Cat refuses to eat and becomes weak in limbs, unable to stand

A cat that refuses to eat and becomes weak in its limbs, unable to stand may be due to poisoning, hypoglycemia, dehydration, or other causes, indicating that the cat is in a very weak state. If the cat continues to refuse food for a long time, it may become increasingly weak and even pose a threat to its life. The owner can first feed the cat some sheep milk or glucose to regain some strength and take precautions to keep it warm, such as dressing it or using a hot water bottle. Then take the cat to a pet hospital for treatment as soon as possible.

1. Poisoning

If a cat accidentally eats something that poisons it, such as chocolate, grapes, insecticides, or dead mice that have been poisoned, it will show symptoms of loss of appetite, weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and even collapse, eventually leading to shock and death. If signs of poisoning are detected in a cat, it is recommended to consult a pet doctor in a timely manner. The cat can be given emergency vomiting treatment first, and then taken to a pet hospital for gastric washing, enema, and fluid administration. To avoid poisoning in cats, it is advised to keep toxic substances away from them.

1. Hypoglycemia

Long-term inadequate nutrition intake or low body temperature can easily lead to hypoglycemia in cats, especially in kittens. Clinical symptoms mainly include refusal to eat, poor spirit, weakness in limbs, and pale mucous membranes in the mouth. Pressing the cat's mouth will reveal slow blood return, and the conjunctiva will be pale. In this case, the owner can administer high-sugar solutions to the cat to alleviate the symptoms of hypoglycemia and take the cat to a pet hospital for blood biochemical tests to confirm the diagnosis. Check for underlying diseases and actively treat them.

1. Dehydration

When a cat is severely dehydrated, it may exhibit symptoms of refusing to eat, weakness in limbs, and inability to stand. Common causes of dehydration in cats include severe diarrhea, vomiting, prolonged lack of water consumption, and hot weather. Dehydration in cats can also manifest as reduced skin elasticity, relaxation, and sunken eyes. Since long-term dehydration poses a significant threat to cats, it is recommended that owners take their cats to a pet hospital as soon as possible to check for dehydration and determine the cause. If dehydration is caused by vomiting or diarrhea, it is best to replenish fluids through intravenous administration.