12-25-2004, 09:47 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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Originally Posted by Sharni
Update:
He's breathing a bit easier today....still refusing to eat or drink which has me quite worried as it been since Thursday and today is Saturday
I've tried to gently force him to at least drink but it upsets him, which in turn upsets his breathing..so i just let him be
How long can a cat go without water?
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3 days is long enough. Let me tell you how you can tell if he is dehydrated or not.
Pull up on the skin between his shoulderblades and then let it go. If it takes more than 3 seconds to snap back he is dehydrated. If he is, your vet can give him subcutaneous fluids(IV fluids) to keep him rehydrated for a couple of days. You also need to check his gums periodically. They should be pink. If you press on his gums and let go.... see how long it takes for the color to come back. Again if it takes longer than 3 seconds he could still be in shock or he's losing blood somewhere inside.
Good luck girlfriend. Btw........ Is he breathing with his mouth open or closed?
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