Kitten sick: not eating, vomiting, diarrhea, meds not working. Second opinion?

HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Newton! Wow, you have done a lot and I am surprised you haven't found an answer. I would be sure fecal testing has been done and feline leukemia/FIV testing, chest X-rays, B12/folate/TLI/PLI testing then I would take him to surgery to explore his abdominal cavity and I would biopsy everything. Looking for lymphoma. He should have a feeding tube (esophageal) placed a surgery so he can be fed while you wait for biopsy results. Also if it has been more than 1 month since the CBC/Chemistry has been ran I would repeat it. I wish you the best

If you're not happy with how the first vet took care of things, and Ojitos is still vomiting and having diarrhea I would most definitely seek out another veterinarian for care. It could be that there is an underlying viral or bacterial illness like you suspect, and he may need hospitalization or subcutaneous fluids as well as injections to help with the vomiting in addition to any other medications to treat the underlying issue. You can try to offer a bland diet of some boiled chicken and rice, or even some low-sodium chicken broth to try and keep him hydrated/eating/drinking, however if this is continuing or he is acting very ill it is best to seek out veterinary care ASAP.

Hi. It may be a parasite that isn't picked up on a regular fecal sample. You may need to have a fecal culture done. These more specified tests will check for things like cryptosporidum, c. Diff, salmonella, campylobacter, etc. It may also be a viral infection of some kind that isn't picked up on fecal or blood. I think you should talk to your veterinarian about making sure all 6 pets are treated at the same time, and that the environment is fully cleaned and decontaminated. All bedding and bowels washed, litter boxes disinfected, etc. If you would like to discuss more with more specifics, feel free to open a consultation

I am sorry to hear your cat is not feeling well. If this medication was prescribed by your veterinarian and your cat is still vomiting despite the medication then I would seek veterinary care immediately. If the medication was NOT prescribed by your veterinarian then please do not give any more, and take your cat in for evaluation. You do not mention how old the kitty is-any number of issues could be going on. A foreign body obstruction in the intestinal tract, a gastrointestinal infection, dietary indiscretion, a cancerous process, even renal failure can cause the symptoms you have noted. Your cat needs a thorough physical exam and your vet May recommend some diagnostics such as xrays and bloodwork. I hope your kitty feels better soon.

I'm sorry to hear that Boxer is sick! It would help to know exactly what tests were done at your vet visit and what the results were. Since it sounds like he's getting worse, I would recommend taking him back to the vet right away - he will probably need some additional diagnostic testing to help determine what's wrong, and may also need to be hospitalized for IV fluids and supportive care since he isn't eating or drinking. It's not possible to know what's wrong without testing, so I'm afraid I can't answer that part of your question without more information. Your veterinarian should be able to tell you what the next recommended steps would be, or you can seek a second opinion from another vet in your area if you prefer. Additional tests that may be helpful in getting a diagnosis would include a fecal exam for parasites; general blood work to check organ function, red blood cell and white blood cell counts, etc; a feline leukemia/FIV (feline AIDS) test, and a feline panleukopenia test.

I am sorry to hear that Oliver is having prolonged diarrhea. It is good you are not ignoring it as it can be a sign of underlying issues. The steps taken so far- deworming, probiotics and diet change are all great first steps for common causes of diarrhea in kittens. As it sounds like he has had no change, I would proceed to look for less common problems. You can ask your vet about sending out a more involved parasite screen- typically sending one to the lab. I would specifically ask about tritrichomonas and giardia screening as well. In the meantime your vet may want to try a different dewormer and/or diet change (like a hydrolyzed food) as well. If all this is negative and the diarrhea persists, your vet may want to do some imaging such as an ultrasound. I hope this helps and he is back to normal soon!

Hi, and thanks for your question. These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. 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!