My 12-year-old cat won't eat, sounds odd, and is gassy. Why?

Without a physical exam, it is difficult. Have Sir Watson examined by your veterinarian. Discuss respiratory infection (viral or bacterial) as well as possible polyps. This could explain the respiratory symptoms. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth and review the diet to determine the cause of his flatulence. A veterinary probiotic, such as ProStora, ProViable or FortiFlora, may promote GI health.

Awww, thank you for your kind words!!! I am sorry that Cheyanne is not feeling well! Unfortunately, the symptoms of not eating and not drinking well do not narrow down all the things that could be wrong!! Cheyanne needs a complete physical exam to determine what could be ailing her - and sooner rather than later! She could have anything - from something wrong in her mouth, to ailing kidneys, to an infection somewhere, or something going on in her intestines. After a good physical exam, your veterinarian will likely also want to do some blood work and, depending on the exam findings, some x-rays. Please call your veterinarian tomorrow and, hopefully, get Cheyanne on the road to recovery!

With the symptoms you are describing I tend to test for advanced kidney disease or hyperthyroidism. I would encourage him to eat as best you can and get him to a veterinarian. With blood work and a urinalysis they should be able to give you a diagnosis and help direct you as to what is next

I am so sorry to hear Fluffy is unwell. I am very concerned about her condition from what you have described. It is certainly possible that Fluffy has eaten something she shouldn't that has become stuck. Does she make a habit of chewing on things like toys etc? Unfortunately in an older cat like Fluffy I am more concerned about a mass/cancerous process that is affecting her internally. Lymphoma is a very common disease in older kitties, and can cause significant thickening of the jntestines as well as weight loss and decreased appetite. Unfortunately the best thing for Fluffy is to be seen by your regular veterinarian. They may recommend some tests such as blood work and X-rays, although a thorough physical exam should provide a lot of information about her condition. If you are not able to seek veterinary care immediately you can encourage Fluffy to eat and drink by offering tasty foods such as canned food, or meat based baby food. I hope you are able to figure out what is going on with Fluffy soon, and that you can keep her comfortable.

Gizzy needs to be examined by the veterinarian. The two most common conditions that will cause these clinical signs are kidney disease and hyperthyroidism. Please keep in mind that other causes are also possible. Both of these can be successfully managed with special foods/medications. The key however, is that treatment must start before things get too bad. The longer you wait, the worse things may become. These conditions are not death sentences if caught at an appropriate time. Many cats will live a quality life for a few years after diagnosis. I recommend to have Gizzy examined by the veterinarian within the next few days. Some simple blood and urine tests will be needed for a correct diagnosis. Left untreated, these conditions can cause pets to become more sick and potentially suffer. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Hello, sorry to hear about Willy, it certainly does sound as if something could be going on. With his clinical signs, you may choose to investigate any abnormalities within the GI tract but also diseases outside of the GI tract. This can be done with baseline bloodwork, x-rays of his belly and even an abdominal ultrasound. Most likely rule outs would be a viral or parasitic infection, inflammatory bowel disease, dietary indiscretion, liver disease, or pancreatitis. Have your veterinarian evaluate Willy if these signs persist as soon as possible. Hope this helps and best of luck

Hello. Your kitty may be suffering from some type of food allergy. You can switch her to a sensitive stomach type of cat food ( Hill's Science Diet has a good one ), or you can talk to your vet about a Prescription Diet. I would also start using a good probiotic like Forti-Flora. You feed I little packet once a day for a month & see if things improve. Of course, if she is not feeling well, you must consider having her seen by your veterinarian to make sure there is not something seriously wrong with her digestive tract. Hopefully, she will start feeling better soon. Take care.