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Siwsan

(26,249 posts)
Tue Oct 5, 2021, 06:04 AM Oct 2021

Morgan doesn't seem to have an appetite, this morning

She ate just fine, last night, and was playing with Madoc. I'm going to try not to panic, and watch her, today. Maybe that flea bath stressed her out more than I realized. I'll give her extra cuddles, today. I'm taking her to the vet, tomorrow, anyway.

Madoc is doing just fine.

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femmedem

(8,196 posts)
1. Have you been using a flea shampoo on the kittens or anything with essential oils?
Tue Oct 5, 2021, 06:16 AM
Oct 2021

You're doing so great with the kittens but I'm just asking in case the kitten was exposed to an unsafe dose. Likely not--I'm not trying to panic you--but if it was exposed to a potentially toxic level of anything, a phone call to the vet would be a good idea. If it is something toxic, they could advise you whether you should come in today and if they can rule that out, then you could relax.

I'm hoping that Morgan is eating again by the time you read this.

Siwsan

(26,249 posts)
2. It's shampoo that can be used on kittens. I haven't used any essential oils on her
Tue Oct 5, 2021, 06:35 AM
Oct 2021

And, Madoc has been exposed to the same things she has and he's just fine.

She played with Madoc, a little, and is grooming. She did this, once before, but did eventually eat. I'll keep an eye on her and can easily rearrange my schedule and take them in, today. If I get there before they open I can get in quicker and it's less stressful for them.

femmedem

(8,196 posts)
3. Sounds like she'll be fine.
Tue Oct 5, 2021, 06:57 AM
Oct 2021

And thanks for all the photos. You've brought a lot of joy to DU these past few months.

Siwsan

(26,249 posts)
4. I put her up in the playroom with her food bowl so Madoc doesn't eat it all
Tue Oct 5, 2021, 07:54 AM
Oct 2021

She's up, grooming, purring, just kind of quiet. I know she's been pooping and peeing because I looked in the litter box and it was more than 1 kittens worth of 'deposits'.

I'll go back up when I finish my banana pancakes and see how she's doing. Maybe bring her back down and just keep a lid on the food.

On a bright note, Sophie ate pretty good, this morning. AND she let me sleep! I kind of panicked when I woke up at about 2, and it wasn't because she was nudging me. But she was just fine, sleeping on the seat of the lawn tractor, in the garage. That's her new, preferred place to chill. She's getting pretty weird in her old age.

niyad

(113,052 posts)
5. Glad to hear that Sophie is doing well. As for Morgan, cats, like people, just have
Tue Oct 5, 2021, 08:37 AM
Oct 2021

a "blah" day. Here is hoping that is all that it is. Sending good thoughts for all.

Siwsan

(26,249 posts)
6. Thanks
Tue Oct 5, 2021, 08:43 AM
Oct 2021

I thought they were due for their next vaccinations this week, but it's next week. None the less, if she's still like this tomorrow, we're heading to the vet. I'll take both - mainly so Morgan has a companion and will feel less stressed.

If she wasn't grooming, purring, and occasionally playing, I'd be more worried than I already am.

Siwsan

(26,249 posts)
8. Not today or tomorrow, that I know of
Tue Oct 5, 2021, 09:06 AM
Oct 2021

She's back out and in my lap, snuggling, which she didn't want to do, earlier.

Siwsan

(26,249 posts)
10. I'm rubbing her belly and she isn't acting like it's uncomfortable or painful
Tue Oct 5, 2021, 09:22 AM
Oct 2021

In fact, she's out like a light, right now. I just have to keep her brother from bothering her.

Freddie

(9,256 posts)
12. Cats will turn their nose up at meals sometimes
Tue Oct 5, 2021, 11:44 AM
Oct 2021

My boys do. They’re both fine (and Charlie could use to skip a meal or two) it’s just cats’ nature. I’d worry if it went on another day.

Siwsan

(26,249 posts)
13. Thanks!
Tue Oct 5, 2021, 12:10 PM
Oct 2021

She did a little romping and was jumping at a dangling string toy. And she's been soft-purring up a storm, when I give her scritches. Now both are asleep. Admittedly, it is one of those kinds of days - foggy, gloomy, cool and cloudy. A day ideal for sleeping.

I_UndergroundPanther

(12,462 posts)
14. Othello didnt eat
Tue Oct 5, 2021, 12:57 PM
Oct 2021

His dinner last night or his breakfast this morning. Not going to panic yet. I am watching him. I hope he eats soon.

Sometimes he stands in front of his bowl and I can see him decide to not eat.

He has however eaten his treats with gusto.
No puking or anything.

I wonder if he's doing a hunger strike to get more treats? He's a very intellegent cat.
And he looooves his treats.

He's been cuddling and we played today too. Right now he's konked out on my bed.

Siwsan

(26,249 posts)
15. The funny thing is, Sophie's got a great appetite, today. Maybe she stole Morgan's
Tue Oct 5, 2021, 01:01 PM
Oct 2021

I'm pacing giving her food because I don't want her to end up gaaking up what she's been eating.

If she still isn't eating by tomorrow morning, I'm definitely going to be in the vet's parking lot, before they open.

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