Customer: How much water does a sick cat need to drink in a 24-hour period. I have to give him water through a syringe Veterinarian's Assistant: I'll do all I can to help. How long has the cat been dealing with this? Customer: Thank you for responding. She has a gum infection which I have been treating with antibiotics.

Customer: Healthy cat attacking sick cat. One cat has a tumor and probably cancer. I want to keep her quality of life as good as possible. But, the other cat is now attacking her. What do I do? Also, with this new aggression she has toward the other cat do I …

The feeding tube (esophagostomy tube) may be an option for you and your cat, in order for you to give food, water, and medications. This way you don't have to struggle to give them by mouth. This is done fairly commonly in cats like yours.

Although we love our animals, the law actually considers them to be personal property. That said, it works to your advantage since under the law, specifically the Uniform Commercial Code, the "goods" (i.e., the cat) must meet the implied warranty of merchantability and be fit for a particular purpose (i.e., being a pet without major health issues).

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While cats purr when they are happy - I always worry when a very sick cat is purring. It is a classic sign that something is not right. For this reason, I would not say that a cat is healthy just because they are purring.

And this cat is so smart, I think she would sense someone different from me and bolt. I would love to be quick and confident - that is my problem, as sick as she is she still intimidates me. I guess we have exhausted all possibilities here, unfortunately, though I will …

Cats can definitely act differently to another pet in the house if they are sick. In the animal world, sickness is a weakness and they may take advantage of that by being more aggressive. I recommend having Dallas seen at his vet to get him checked out, and in the mean time keep both cats separated, if possible.

Customer: Our cat is sick following Advantage 18 flea medication. Very lethargic, wont eat or drink, strange little cough a few times a day. Put the med on his neck Monday night. He has progressively got worse. Yesterday was the worst day.

Customer: I am trying to determine if 1 aspirin is a way to euthanize a sick elderly cat if I cant get to a vet. Veterinarian's Assistant: I'll do all I can to help. What seems to be the problem with the cat? Customer: She is dying of hyperthyroidism and kidney failure. Suddenlu much weaker.