Cats suddenly lose their appetite, how to find out the cause and increase their appetite?
One fan asked for help, and her five-month-old Maine was experiencing a loss of appetite. Although the cat had a normal appetite and was not a picky eater, it has recently experienced a sharp decrease in food intake, accompanied by symptoms such as cough, listlessness and constipation. In response to this problem, we will delve into the possible causes and provide recommendations to address the loss of appetite.
Cats are often accompanied by symptoms of loss of appetite in disease states, especially infectious diseases such as bronchitis and pneumonia. In addition, the antibiotic period** may also affect their appetite.
Slow gastrointestinal motility in cats for a long time may lead to constipation, which further affects appetite. Appropriate use of drugs that promote bowel motility (such as lactulose) and dietary changes can help improve digestion.
For cats with suspected respiratory diseases, auscultation, heart rate testing, and inflammatory response testing (such as SAA) can be performed, combined with biochemical tests to check for pneumonia, infection, or medical problems.
The process of force-feeding may cause the cat to choke, which in turn can cause foreign body pneumonia. Diagnosis is usually confirmed by x-rays, auscultation, clinical symptoms, and a combination of corticosteroids and antibiotics**.
The impact of sudden changes in ambient temperature on cats' appetite is relatively small, and the main focus should be on the disease.
If liver and kidney problems are suspected to be causing loss of appetite, biochemical tests are done to confirm. There is no direct evidence that liver and kidney problems are involved.
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Summary: Loss of appetite in cats can be the result of a combination of causes, including diseases, digestive problems, feeding methods, etc. In the process of screening**, timely targeted examinations and dietary adjustments, such as trying to use BARF feeding, may help restore the cat's appetite. At the same time, paying attention to the daily care of cats, paying close attention to their behavioral changes and physiological reactions, and maintaining close communication with veterinarians are the keys to solving the problem.