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  • Jan 2, 2008, 04:12 PM
    Kaitie9906
    Sick cat
    OK my cat is not eating or drinking much.:( we think she is deprest because she was in the basement while some of my cuisins came down it is wed. today and will it be to late to take her on fri. because just know I gave her some treats and she could not stop sticking her tongue out... it was like she had peanut butter on the top of her mouth.PLEASE help fast!!
  • Jan 2, 2008, 04:17 PM
    Wondergirl
    This is not depression. She might have eaten something nasty in the basement. Cats chase crawling things, so maybe she ate a spider that bit her or some nasty bug.

    Can you take her to a vet? Many vets work with animals shelters, so if money is a problem, check with the vets in the area to find out if they will let you pay on a sliding scale or because of a medical coupon you can get at the shelter.
  • Jan 2, 2008, 04:18 PM
    tepest
    Hmmm... I would try to feed him something and get her to drink as well.
    Ideas:
    1) check her mouth and airway to see if its blocked.
    2) check her ears for signs of ear infections because damp basements can cause breeding grounds for airborn bacteria
    3) look for any teeth decay or injury
    4) take her to the vet if she continues this behavior
  • Jan 2, 2008, 05:58 PM
    Wondergirl
    There could be something stuck on the roof of her mouth, preventing her from eating and drinking and causing her to gag.

    Please get her to a vet.
  • Jan 2, 2008, 06:01 PM
    bushg
    Christmas tree ornaments or tinsel it could be any number of things. I agree with wondergirl If she were mine I would find somewhere to take her.
  • Jan 4, 2008, 02:30 PM
    Kaitie9906
    Well she's at the vet they suck an I've to go not in the vain but under the skin the think it is her liver but they don't know for sure please come back and check up on this story!
  • Jan 4, 2008, 02:53 PM
    Wondergirl
    I'm so glad you got her to a vet! I will check back to find out any news.
  • Jan 8, 2008, 05:06 PM
    Kaitie9906
    Well she is alive and well we think that she was putting on a big pout and ened up triing to commit "Kitty suicide" she was super dehyderated and know she's taking pills to help her eat more thanks for every thing you guys help save my cats life thanks!
  • Jan 8, 2008, 05:08 PM
    bushg
    Katie thanks for the update, it is nice to hear she is doing better.
  • Jan 9, 2008, 05:24 PM
    Dinakat
    This could have ended in tragedy. Cats can't go long without eating or drinking before going into liver failure. I'm glad you got her to the vet in time.
  • Jan 22, 2008, 03:32 PM
    Kaitie9906
    Well now she's been put down yester day because she went back to not eating or drinking :( :'(
  • Aug 10, 2008, 07:11 PM
    Kaitie9906
    :( my kitty ended up dying I am really sad so I went to b.c. and now I am posting to tell you all thanks for the help and you but we went to the SPCA and got a flame point symises(sorry can't spell it) and he's young and healthy :) R.I.P. calito I miss you :(

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