Loss of appitite and tearing in one eye

[MiniandShawti]

Mini Me has suddenly, over the last couple days, stopped eating like he was. He doesn't come when its time to feed him and leaves most of his food in the bowl when he does finally eat. Also, his right eye has been tearing up alot for whatever reason. I'm not what's going on with him

 

[Larry and Kitties]

I think it is time for a vet visit.

 

[Wendy&Tiggy(GA)]

That's concerning, you should call your vet.

When did you last test for ketones? You should do it now, or if you don't have the strips, check his breath for acetone smells... If either of these are positive then you want to call your vet urgently.

Below are ideas for tempting him to eat.

Wendy

Cheryl & Winnie wrote:
Enticing a Cat to Eat

Here are some things you can do do entice your cat to eat:

-sometimes in order to get a cat to eat you even have to resort to dry it is more important that they eat. there are a couple low carb / grain free brands -- EVO and wellness core.

-making a buffet to give him choices
- heating food

sprinkle food with :
FortiFlora -- a probiotic you can get at vets or online. is very smelly and cats love the taste of it.
parmesean cheese
smashed crumbles of dry food
bonito/tuna flakes (Can be found at Asian markets or sometimes in the Asian food section of a large grocery store.)
halo chicken treats (freeze dried chicken) -- crumble into dust over food -- my Wolfie loves this stuff.
pour a little water from tuna in water over food (I use low sodium/no sodium added as other kinds in water has veg. broth in it and I assume that means onions, which are toxic to cats and it shouldn't contain soy -- check labels)
powdered oregano. yep sounds weird . but some cats like it and it will entice them to eat.

other ideas of foods to offer your kitty to stim appy:
trader joe tuna for cats
baby food -- beechnut or Gerber Stage 2 -- you want a baby food that is only a protein + broth (although the Gerber contains cornstarch). It should have no onions or other additives. some babyfoods have onions . please read labels if you can't find beechnut.
kentucky fried chicken
deli turkey /chicken
plain cooked ( boiled or baked ) chicken breast
canned chicken for people (watch the label that their are no onions)
chicken broth -- low sodium

If enticements don't work, you should consider:
-assist feeding ( syringe or make little meatballs and place in mouth)
-and/or talking to your vet about appetite stimulents ( mirtazapine or cyproheptidine)

 

[Jean and Charcoal]

Possibly could be an upper respiratory infection. You may need an antibiotic for him if you can get him to your vet's. I know you said on your FB page, that money is really tight, but if he is not eating, that is definitely reason enough to try to find some help in getting him to the vet's for a checkup. If he is a cat that normally eats a good bit, and suddenly stops, there is always a possibility of liver problems if you cannot get him to eat.

Poor guy, may not be smelling too well, either. Try heating up (not too hot) his wet food, and try to see if that will help him eat.

His eye may be infected and you might need antiobiotic eye ointment from your vet's. See if they will work out a payment plan for you to get him the help he needs.

Take care! Sending prayers that you can find some help for your little guy.

Jean and Charcoal (GA)