posted 06-05-2003 11:52 PM         

Sorry to hear your cat is doing poorly, but don't worry, you have done the right things so far.

Your cat is most likily suffering from a bad upper respitory infection (head cold) which has making her feel so sick she is off food. The antibiotics will help, but I am concerned. You need to ring your vet and ask about feeding her, and mention her vomiting. Is she keeping down the medicine?

I am worried that the infection might have spread, and she might need stronger antibiotics. Also when cats arn't eating the risk of dehydration is high. Check for dehydration by doing a pinch test. Pinch the fur and skin up off the cat's body (at shoulders is a good place) and if the skin takes time falling back then its a good bet the cat is dehydrated. You will need the vet to help her at this point.

Don't worry about the diseases you mentioned, I doubt she has contracted anything. More likily she was just doing poorly after the op. Just like people, cats get colds when they feel stressed. However, keep your other cats apart because sneezeing can carry bateria which could spread the illness between them.

Your vet should be able to give you a food that will help her even if it has to be force fed. Talk to you vet, thats the best advice I can give at the moment.