Cats that don’t eat, drink, have no energy and are frothing may be caused by indigestion, parasitic infection, poisoning, gastroenteritis, feline plague and other reasons. The owner should take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time and follow the veterinarian's recommendations for treatment. At the same time, owners should pay attention to the health and hygiene of cats’ diet and living environment to prevent such problems from occurring.
1. Indigestion:
If the cat eats food that is difficult to digest or eats too much at one time, it may cause indigestion and vomiting. You can try feeding your cat some easily digestible food and observe whether its symptoms are relieved.
2. Parasitic infection:
If the cat is not dewormed regularly, it may be infected with parasites, such as roundworms, hookworms, etc. These parasites can affect the cat's appetite and digestive function, causing symptoms such as vomiting and foaming. It is recommended to deworm cats regularly and ensure that their living environment is hygienic.
3. Poisoning:
Cats may be poisoned by accidentally eating toxic substances, such as detergents, medicines or other harmful items. Poisoned cats will have symptoms such as vomiting and lack of energy. If you suspect your cat has been poisoned, contact your veterinarian immediately for emergency treatment.
4. Gastroenteritis:
Cats may suffer from gastroenteritis due to improper diet, bacterial or viral infection, etc. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, etc. For gastroenteritis, you can first fast the cat for a period of time, then feed it easy-to-digest food, and observe whether the symptoms are relieved. If symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical attention as soon as possible.
5. Feline distemper:
This is a common infectious disease in cats, caused by feline distemper virus. The virus can cause severe physical symptoms, including vomiting, foaming, and loss of appetite. , listlessness, etc. If the cat has not been vaccinated or has been exposed to a source of infection, take the cat to the pet hospital immediately for examination and treatment.
When a cat refuses to eat or drink, is lethargic and foams at the mouth, it should be taken to the pet hospital for examination and diagnosis as soon as possible. While waiting for medical treatment, you can try to provide the cat with a comfortable environment and easily digestible food, but do not self-medicate or take other inappropriate treatment measures. At the same time, in order to avoid similar situations from happening, cats should undergo regular physical examinations, deworming and vaccinations to ensure that their diet and living environment are healthy and hygienic.
