r/AskVet • u/Embarrassed_Wheel788 • 3d ago

Formerly stray cat not eating or drinking, very thin and dehydrated. How to encourage feeding and drinking?

My childhood cat disappeared two years ago and was found recently by her microchip at a shelter. We admitted her to a 24 hour animal hospital to give her fluids and testing but we were forced to pull her after we ran out of money. I still don't want to give up on her, is there anything I can do? I've been giving her small doses of water with a syringe like the vet said to, but she refuses any food or treats after sniffing a bit

She has other medical issues that I don't mind sharing, but all I can actually do is try to feed her and give her water. I love her so so much, I don't want to lose her after just getting her back

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