cat won't eat or drink after vaccination

There may be some soreness at the site of the stimulus which in the case of vaccines means the place where the shot went in. How long can a cat go without eating or drinking.

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Hi regardless of what the blood tests revel you have a very ill kitty she cannot go this long vomiting and not eatingHepatic lipidosis sets in rather quickly with cats.

. Keep an eye on her but its not unusual for cats -- or for humans. Then she laid down to take a nap and has been lethargic since. I brought my cat to be vaccinated this morning.

This is a side effect that will happen to some cats. No howling just lethargic. Vaccines can sometimes cause minor changes in appetite or behavior.

Your vet may have already warned you on this but cats can also feel lethargic after they receive a vaccination. In comparison healthy kittens are never lethargic. I have a 20-year-old calico.

Feline Leukemia Virus FeLV. They should regain their appetite in about 24 hours and after that they should eat and drink willingly. Usually I tell clients some decrease in appetite and decreased activity can be normal for 24 hours but for any issues.

Milk gives cats diarrhea and Gatorade is just plain bad for them. DO NOT give your kittens milk or Gatorade under any circumstances. When we returned home she ate half a can of wet food laid down for a bit then was her usual mischievous self getting into things and wanting to play.

Casual contact bite wounds and nursing can all transmit the infection. The leading cause of virus-associated deaths in cats FeLV spreads through the saliva nasal secretions feces urine and milk of infected cats. No bowel movement for five days.

Some poor appetite can be considered normal after vaccinations. Will see vet only if in pain. Roughly 50 of cats diagnosed with FeLV succumb to the disease within two and a half years.

This happens because the immune response generated by a vaccine can make cats feel tired achy and generally unwell. She is 4 years old and got her three year PureVax Rabies and her distemper shots. Many illnesses will also make a cat lethargic so its quite likely that a sick or recently vaccinated cat will be lethargic.

-- to have reactions to vaccinations. A stimulated immune system may lead to lethargy. You will just need to pay close attention to your cat during the recovery period and contact the vet if the reaction seems too strong.

But they bounce back within 24 to 36 hours. Rabies vaccines are. Hope thats all it is.

Vaccines stimulate the immune system to help protect your pet from common diseases they could be exposed to. Sometimes one of our cats or another will just sleep all day long after a vet visit and not eat much. She needs hydration via IV or else she is in extreme dangerbtw IMO a convenia injection should never have been given to a cat.

Cat Got Vaccinated Recently. Normally cats who have just been spayed or in other surgery do not have the appetite to eat or drink. Although a little bit of Pedialite should be OK if the sugar doesnt make the problem worse You will have to force feed them because they need the nutrients.

Usually vets do not recommend giving them food either.

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