My pet is sick, not eating, and has sunken, torn eyes. Is it an an emergency?

I recommend getting your pet in to be seen by your veterinarian right away. Vomiting and lethargy together are very concerning and can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance as well as low blood sugar. The swollen eye may or may not have anything to do with the vomiting. He could be having an allergic reaction. He might have eaten something that either disagreed with him or something that has gotten stuck somewhere in his gastrointestinal tract. He could be sore from a hidden injury you are unaware of, he could have been exposed to some sort of toxin or irritant in his environment or this could be early signs of another condition or disease process. Your pet may need IV fluids to help support his/her system and to be fasted at the same time in order to give the gut a rest. Your vet can do an exam, blood work and possibly x-rays to determine the cause of the illness and suggest an effective treatment plan.

I’m so sorry to hear about Tommy! It sounds like he could have an infection, kidney disease, or a host of other possible ailments. Any kitty who has been acting this way for 3 days needs to see the vet sooner rather than later. Your vet will likely recommend some bloodwork to help determine what is wrong and offer some treatments to help him feel better. Best of luck to you and Tommy!

I am sorry to hear about Tommy. From your description he sounds very sick. The thick saliva from his mouth could be because he is nauseated. If he has blood in his urine this may be from a urinary tract infection or a bladder stone causing this problem. Please seek veterinary care and examination for Tommy immediately so they can help him feel more comfortable and get to the bottom of these problems. I hope he is feeling better soon.

The eyes may appear sunken in either because Sly is dehydrated or the tissue around the eyes is swollen. Both conditions can point to more serious problems such as infection or abscess caused by a scrape from another cat, which would need to be treated with antibiotics or, in case of an abscess, opened and drained, Please take Sly to a vet for an exam. You did all you could.

I agree that it sounds like Tommy is not feeling well at all. Squinting eyes often indicate a respiratory tract infection though other issues like a lack of tear production and scratches on the cornea can also look the same way. The fact that he has little energy is very worrisome. Cats who feel bad often don't drink and eat the way they should to maintain health. They are prone to dehydration. Upper respiratory infections can also move into the lower respiratory tract and cause a pneumonia. Here is a link about the condition: https://www.petcoach.co/article/sneezing-and-feline-upper-respiratory-disease/ I recommend to have Tommy examined by the veterinarian today to access his condition and provide supportive care. Moving forward, cats who are prone to URI need the best nutrition and I recommend the brands Royal Canin and Purina ProPlan. They can also benefit form daily kitty lysine. I hope this helps and that Tommy starts recovering quickly. Please feel free to post any additional questions.

I’m sorry to hear about Rudy! The picture of the eyes didn’t upload but honestly that’s probably not his main problem. Any animal that has not moved or eaten in 4 days needs to see the emergency vet immediately. Rudy is likely severely dehydrated at this time and very likely in shock. Common reasons for this in a 15 year old cat are kidney failure, unregulated Diabetes, and cancer. I do not recommend anything by mouth unless he is swallowing well and holding himself upright. If he is, small amounts of water as often as you can. Stop immediately if he starts coughing, gagging, or vomiting. I am so sorry again that his came on so suddenly. I hope you find answers and peace no matter the outcome.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Loss of appetite can be observed with many conditions such as gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, kidney disease, pancreatitis, among many other possibilities. I recommend that you have Timmy evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I would encourage you to consider an emergency veterinarian. They would be able to check for these possibilities and others depending on the findings on exam. Treatment would be based on findings. Good luck and have a great day! Hoping for a speedy recovery!