[Felvtalk] MY LITTLE GIRL NOT EATING MUCH

[Amani Oakley]

Hi Nancy

It is very rare that cats get an actual urinary tract infection caused by bacteria. Instead, they may get cystitis or other inflammatory conditions. If that is what you suspect, then prednisolone may be of assistance. However, given her lack of appetite as well as not using the litter box, I am sure you recognize that it could be a bunch of other things causing her to not feel well. If it were me, I would have blood work drawn for haematology at least, and biochemistry if possible, and then once that is done, get her on the prednisolone. Since the prednisolone helps in many conditions which cause inflammation, it can’t hurt to have her on it while you await the blood results. With those in hand, you would have a better idea what your next steps might be and if there is other medication that is needed.

The prednisolone would probably help with her appetite as well, while you wait for the lab results.

Amani

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Sent: April-28-16 3:47 PM
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Subject: [Felvtalk] MY LITTLE GIRL NOT EATING MUCH

Hi all,  haven't posted here in awhile because all was going well.  Kit
decided she did not want to eat today.  So when I get home I intend
to try Baby Food (Gerber's Stage 2).  If she does not eat, I will be
syringe feeding her and contacting the vet.  I did see that she did
not use the litter box a few times, but is now using it again.  Could
it be a possible she has a UTI?  Any advice is appreciated.

Nancy
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