🐾 Is your cat lethargic and not eating? This is a serious concern for any species, but especially cats!
🔍 Why It's Urgent:
- Dehydration and Malnutrition: Cats not eating for even a short period can lead to rapid dehydration and nutrient deficiencies, exacerbating health issues.
- Underlying Illness: Inappetence often flags various health concerns like dental problems, gastrointestinal issues, infections, or systemic diseases such as kidney disease, diabetes, or hyperthyroidism.
- Liver Issues: Prolonged fasting in cats can lead to hepatic lipidosis, a severe liver condition, especially in overweight or obese cats, further complicating the situation.
🏥 The Importance of Veterinary Care:
A veterinary evaluation is crucial to identify the underlying cause. Early intervention aids in preventing complications and ensures tailored care for your cat's specific condition.
🚨 When to Seek Help:
If your cat shows prolonged inappetence, appears weak or listless, or if you notice any other concerning symptoms, it's time for a vet visit. Don't delay seeking professional care.
Remember, swift action is key to restoring your feline companion's health and vitality! 🐱💕
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[London Ontario, Veterinary Medicine, West 5, Oak West Urgent Care]
✨Oak West Urgent Care✨
Providing compassionate, knowledgeable urgent veterinary care for the pets in London and the surrounding area!
We are available to provide veterinary care for patients in need of immediate assessment for acute medical conditions. We offer overflow services for vet clinics that are facing a full caseload, and care for patients who do not have a primary vet. 🐾
🕐 We are open from 9am to 5pm every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Please call us at 519-871-1560 prior to bringing your pet into the clinic.
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We are so lucky to be able to wake up excited to start our day at Urgent Care!✨ It is truly a joy to be able to help animals alongside the best team. Thank you for joining us on this crazy ride!
In the reel: Nicole is one of our fantastic Veterinary Assistants who does it all!
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