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The cat is not in good spirits after being vaccinated and doesn’t eat very much.

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Henry Clarke
Cats who are not in good spirits and don’t eat much after vaccination may be caused by stress reaction after vaccination, functional indigestion, gastritis and other reasons. If you are not eating due to vaccination, it means that it is a side effect of the vaccine, which is a normal phenomenon. After the vaccine is completely absorbed by the body, the adverse reactions will gradually subside, and generally no special treatment is required. If the cat is abnormally depressed and does not like to eat, and is accompanied by other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, acid reflux, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular hospital for examination in time to clarify the cause and treat it.

1. Stress response after vaccination

There are many types of vaccines, including cat triple vaccine, cat quadruple vaccine and rabies vaccine. After vaccination, antibodies will be produced in the body and can prevent many diseases. It is a disease, but any vaccine has certain side effects, which may cause mental disorders and loss of appetite. It is a normal reaction after vaccination and generally does not require special treatment.

2. Functional dyspepsia

If the cat itself suffers from functional indigestion, the condition may worsen after vaccination, affecting the recovery time of the disease, and also Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, acid reflux, and heartburn may occur, which may also affect the normal mental state, leading to general fatigue and listlessness. It is necessary to follow the doctor's advice and take medication to promote digestion.

3. Gastritis

It is a common gastrointestinal disease, usually caused by unhealthy diet and Helicobacter pylori infection. If you do not adjust your diet after vaccination, you often overeat. , can cause damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa, causing symptoms such as loss of appetite and mental disorders. You can take antibiotics and medications to protect the gastric mucosa under the guidance of a doctor, which is conducive to physical recovery.