CATDOLL : CATDOLL: What should British shorthair cats eat when they are sick?

What should British shorthair cats eat when they are sick? After a series of treatments by doctors, what else should cats pay attention to during the recovery process? What issues should be paid attention to in terms of diet?

Sick pet cats often show listlessness, like to lie down, and have dull or half-closed eyes. They are slow to respond to sounds or external stimuli. The more serious the illness, the weaker the response, and they may even become comatose, lose various reflexes (such as pupil light reflex), etc. Some may also have the opposite mental abnormality, that is, the cat is excited and restless, turns in circles, bites things randomly, screams randomly, and becomes manic.

Nutritional status: Sick cats often have rough, dry, dull fur on their backs, are thin, and weak. Healthy cats usually have smooth, rich, and shiny fur, and plump and strong muscles.

In addition to measuring body temperature directly with a thermometer, in general, you can observe the tip of the cat's nose. If the tip of the nose is dry, it means the body temperature is high. In addition, changes in the base of the ear and the skin temperature of the body can also be used as a reference for body temperature. Once a cat's body temperature rises, it is often accompanied by thirst, lack of energy, slow movements, loss of appetite, etc. This means that the cat may be sick.

Abnormal posture of pet cats when standing, lying, walking, and jumping is also a symptom of cat illness. For example, cats with pain in their limbs often limp when walking and have incorrect posture when standing. Cats with abdominal pain often curl up their bodies, put their heads under their abdomen, and lie in an unnatural position.

Sick cats are often prescribed a special diet by their veterinarian, which is different from their usual food. Cat owners may worry about their cats' lack of appetite, but gentle coaxing can usually encourage them to eat. Try to feed your cat several times a day, with small and frequent meals, and the temperature should be close to body temperature. Choose liquid food that is easily digestible. You can choose nutritious Goodon nutritional paste, Goodon goat milk powder, etc., which can ensure nutritional intake without burdening the cat's stomach.

If your cat is very weak and still won't eat, you can try a syringe. If your cat won't eat liquid or solid food, try using a spoon, holding the cat's head and feeding a few drops at a time. When feeding a cat medicine with a spoon, hold the cat's head with your thumb and index finger apart and feed the liquid medicine. Be sure to give the cat time to swallow. If the cat is very weak, you must use a syringe to feed. Make the food liquid before feeding.