Kitten with dermatitis not eating after shots. Should I get a second opinion?

Hi, and thanks for your question. This is a quite generic but concerning presentation. Differentials are many, from vaccine side effects to any gastrointestinal diseases (infection/inflammations often dietary related) to any disease that can spread systemically (causing lethargy for example) like infection, and anything that can cause pain/discomfort. The approach must be logic, starting from offering different kind of food. A check up is needed if inappetence lasts for more than 24hours. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! Causes of vomiting in kittens are: intestinal parasites, viral or bacterial infections, ate something causing a blockage, food allergy/intolerance, hairballs or reaction to a new treat/food or table scraps. If Mau is still eating and active I would try to get him on 100% kitten food. Some cats vomit more on canned and vice versa. So have both available. Chicken isn't a balanced diet for a cat. You can also try some laxatone in case he has hairballs. If he stops eating or continues to vomit I would have him rechecked. Your pictures are adorable and from what I can tell Mau is likely pure bred Persian! http://pet-supplies.drsfostersmith.com/search?w=laxatone%20for%20cats

There is no way to give an accurate opinion without doing a physical exam, so I’m sorry I can’t help you more. The one on the back of his neck may be due to his collar which would be consistent with contact dermatitis. If he’s rubbing his nose excrsssively that too could be some type of contact dermatitis. I would recommend you follow up with your vet if you feel that Mau isn’t improving. I hope that’s helpful, thank you for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. I would agree with the veterinarian that the blood work does not look concerning at this time. If his appetite has decreased with antibiotics, I would recommend discontinuing the antibiotics and seeing how his appetite improves. If he continues to be inappetant or is lethargic, I would have the veterinarian recheck him to ensure everything is ok. If he continues to be itchy, I would recommend using a topical shampoo such as Douxo PS shampoo which can be found online quite easily and bathe twice weekly until resolved. I would also recommend using Essential 6 spot on by Dermoscent, which can also be found online. If he continues to be itchy, it may be time to consider switching to a different food or even consider seeing a veterinary dermatologist. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further!

Poor Hattie! It’s possible the vaccines are causing a reaction. It could also be related to any dewormers she may have received or it could be unrelated entirely. I recommend to play it safe and have her examined by the veterinarian today. If they suspect a vaccine reaction, they may adjust her protocol in the future to try to avoid this from happening. I hope she starts feeling better quickly and please feel free to post any additional questions.

I would take Mau Mau to he vet asap as it sounds like he is very poorly. He could have a nasty infection going on or could be feeling lousy from the vaccine. He may need supportive care until he feels well enough to eat again.

Hello. I am sorry Simba is not feeling well. It is possible that Simba was incubating, or had a low-grade infection. The allergy shot was actually a steroid injection that lowers the ability of the immune system to respond to an infection, essentially making the infection worse. So, this is not a behavior change, Simba just is under the weather. Hopefully, the antibiotics will keep things from getting worse, but if Simba does not pick up in a couple of days, please call your veterinarian. He may need a change in antibiotics, or be placed on an antiviral medication. As long as he is eating a little each day, he will be OK, but if he refuses all food, have him seen as soon as possible. I hope Simba is feeling better soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.