Customer: How much water does a sick cat need to drink in a 24-hour period. I have to give him water through a syringe Veterinarian's Assistant: I'll do all I can to help. How long has the cat been dealing with this? Customer: Thank you for responding. She has a gum infection which I have been treating with antibiotics.

Although we love our animals, the law actually considers them to be personal property. That said, it works to your advantage since under the law, specifically the Uniform Commercial Code, the "goods" (i.e., the cat) must meet the implied warranty of merchantability and be fit for a particular purpose (i.e., being a pet without major health issues).

The feeding tube (esophagostomy tube) may be an option for you and your cat, in order for you to give food, water, and medications. This way you don't have to struggle to give them by mouth. This is done fairly commonly in cats like yours.

While cats purr when they are happy - I always worry when a very sick cat is purring. It is a classic sign that something is not right. For this reason, I would not say that a cat is healthy just because they are purring.

In the situation of a feral cat, an intramuscular injection may be needed to sedate before so that a vein can then be used to administer the intravenous euthanasia medication. Usually, even with a fractious cat, it is easier to give a shot in the muscle. As sad as it sounds, if he is really that sick, he will be easier to catch as time goes on.

Customer: I have a feral cat that is extremely sick with upper respiratory symptoms. I do not believe she will survive, she has not eaten in days, and she stays in the very back of a cat house that I put out for her 2 years ago with a heated blanket.

Customer: I am trying to determine if 1 aspirin is a way to euthanize a sick elderly cat if I cant get to a vet. Veterinarian's Assistant: I'll do all I can to help. What seems to be the problem with the cat? Customer: She is dying of hyperthyroidism and kidney failure. Suddenlu much weaker.

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Customer: My sick cat is eating dirt. He is thin, pale gums, swollen lymph glands, laying around, limited appetite. No vomiting or visible signs on his body of diahrea, although I haven't observed any stool. He showed up 11 days ago and appears to …

My cat drank fish tank water and now is sick now can I help her to recover, She's about 8 pounds and she's been drinking Veterinarian's Assistant chat Customer: My cat drank fish tank water and now is sick now can I help her to recover Veterinarian's Assistant: I'll do all I can to help.