Depressed or something more..

[myjett]

My new male cat Harry( one year old) was brought home last Friday and by Monday was not eating, drinking, playing, nothing!! On Tuesday I took him to the vet where bloodwork was normal but he had a fever and just sluggish. They said he was getting dehydrated and gave him sub q fluids. He perked up slightly for a day and then back down again. Back to the vet with an even higher fever, they gave him more fluids and antibiotics and sent me home with the IV bag to give him fluids twice a day to keep him hydrated. I do have another cat in the house but I don't think he minds her. Any thoughts on this? I have also gone and bought a supplement that is in a tube so he gets his nourishment. Thanks for any help, Jo..

[Craftlady]

When kittys have a fever and need antibotics and fluids (iv's) the non eating etc is due to not feeling well like humans we dont want to eat when sick. Its nice your vet sent you home with iv bag but I would of preferred kitty to stay in their care so they could monitor more closely while giving the rest of iv bag. Great idea to continue to give your kitty the appetite supplement that will stimulate eating once your kitty starts to feel better.

[lizbud]

I'm a bit surprised that your Vet didn't keep him on the 2nd visit,
but it is good he got an antibiotic & fluids. I hope he perks up quickly.

[myjett]

Thanks for your kind words. We go back to the vet tomorrow. We'll see what happens. How long do these things last? I've had cats all my life and I have never had an experience like this. Thanks, Jo..

[Craftlady]

Usually within couple days after antibotics are in their systems they start to perk up.

[myjett]

Well, took Harry to the vet. They think he has FIP. They are going to keep him for a couple of days but it doesn't look good. Say a prayer for Harry. Thanks, Jo..