My cat has throat pain, can't swallow, and pale gums. What to do?

Question

Hi,my cat has strong pain in the throat and can't swallow anything, I started give him Clavamox yesterday,but today when I tried to feed him with Royal Canin recovery paste,he couldn't swallow even it, I only could make him swallow very little Royal Canin baby granules but he's very hungry and his tongue,gums and nose are white, his tongue even turn near blue before eating and recovers color after I feed him,is anything safe which I can give him to reduce the pain and make him swallow,thank you.

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry to hear about your cat, that sounds awful. I would discuss additional treatment options with your vet. It sounds like he may need a feeding tube placed. There are different types of feeding tubes, some can be placed with a very minor surgical procedure through the side of the neck into the esophagus, allowing easy feeding while bypassing the oral cavity/throat. It sounds like he may also need a sedated exam to look in his throat/oral cavity and do imaging such as x-ray or ultrasound to determine what is causing this. I don't think the pain is causing the color changes but likely some physical abnormality.

My cat has throat pain, can't swallow, and pale gums. What to do?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

Can I use human contact lens solution as eye drops for my mouse?

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

What's the best way to feed my hamster when I'm going on a trip?

Can chickens eat bell peppers daily and what about veggie salads?

Is Purina Layer Pellets good for chickens? What other feeds exist?

My newly adopted pet won't eat hay. What can I do to encourage it?

Share