My cat has bronchitis, isn't eating, and is hiding. Is this normal?

Oh poor Peapumpkin is having a rough time lately! No, I would not give her the antibiotics from last time, as she may needed different antibiotics to successfully treat the bronchitis if it has returned. The rupture anal sac will need to be flushed and cleaned, and she will need antibiotics for it as well. She does have to see a vet for all of this, and I would have her seen today. It's not a dumb question at all about the catnip! If she inhaled some of the catnip, it could have irritated her respiratory tract possibly leading to the bronchitis. Steam therapy is a great idea, and I would continue to do that with Peapumpkin. Have her seen by a vet today if possible.

I would be a bit concerned as well. Hiding with cats usually means there is something wrong (unless this is a brand new environment for him). I would give him a bit more time but if he continues to hide and not eat, etc for longer than 24 hours then you should get him to your vet for an exam.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Pumpkin. I recommend that you seek emergency veterinary care for her today. If she did eat a piece of string, this can be very serious. It generally requires emergency surgery to remove. A foreign body ingestion does not typically cause sneezing though. She needs a thorough examination and possibly x-rays of her belly. I hope this information helps and she is feeling better soon. I hope this information helps!

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This does sound like relatively abnormal for Piper, and can be caused by many things because it is so nonspecific. Loss of appetite can be caused by general pain, intestinal issues such as a foreign body or parasites, and infections. I recommend keeping a close eye on Piper, if you are concerned that his energy and appetite are low, there is valid reason for him to be seen by his vet. I hope this helps and am happy to answer any other questions you may have!

I would not suppress the cough at this time. I would recommend having Peapumkin re-evaluated by her vet. Nebulization or oxygen therapy may be needed while the other treatments can get into her system to work. You can also use a humidifier and coupage to help her body remove secretions. Here is a coupage video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjPMjlhluQ4

No this isn't normal and Scribble has to see a vet immediately. It's extremely serious she isn't eating, as when a cat doesn't eat for longer than 72 hours, they develop a fatty liver which is fatal without treatment. While the stress of having a new kitten can cause a cat not to eat, it shouldn't last this long. I'm concerned there is something more serious going on with her, such as kidney disease, liver disease, dental problems. or even cancer. She needs veterinary care now, please take her into a vet right away.

They sometimes do this when they are very sick with a bad upper respiratory infection (cold), because they can't breathe properly when they eat. It usually means that they are very congested and/or not getting enough treatment. My biggest concern about her not eating for several days is that she may not be drinking enough and could be getting dehydrated. If you have noticed her drinking, then this is promising, but she still may need more fluids. The best thing you can do is take her back to the vet to get assessed for dehydration and see if they can prescribe more mediation to get her eating again. In the meantime, I recommend you try a steam bath to help relieve the congestion. Below, is a link that explains how to do this: http://www.wikihow.com/Help-Your-Cat-Breathe-Easier I hope this helps and Poodi feels better soon.