My cat has pancreatitis and won't eat or drink. What should I do?

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My cat has been diagnosed with pancreatitis. He is on a second round of antibiotics. His appetite is very low and he will not drink (I am giving fluids). The app stimulant made him too ill to eat. My vet is not supportive, but I can't go to another one. Please make suggestions if there are any. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 8 years and 11 months old | 6 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Sage. I'm sorry to hear about his ongoing issues with pancreatitis. Continue giving the fluids as you do not want him to become dehydrated. I typically include pain medication as well as an anti-nausea medication in my treatment plan. Pancreatitis can cause abdominal pain and he may not be eating due to nausea. It is also a good idea to have his cobalamin (vitamin B12) level measured in his blood. If this is cost prohibitive, most veterinarians will give an injection of this vitamin. It can help a lot. I hope these options help Sage. Good luck!

My cat has pancreatitis and won't eat or drink. What should I do?

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