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Long story short, my cat got into some toxins by accident. The treatment was ethanol. Yes, the stuff found in alcoholic beverages. She is also on meds for a UTI.
I believe my cat is hungover. I wouldn’t know; I don’t drink alcohol. She is really sleepy, keeping her eyes closed, isn’t eating or drinking much. The smell of strong canned food made her vomit. I called the vet and they said that this is normal but I don’t want her to get dehydrated. Her last dosage of ethanol was yesterday afternoon (May 1st, around 6pm). How long is it going to stay and how long are hangovers for cats, if anybody knows?
Sorry for the million questions but does anyone know how to get a cat to drink water as well?
Well, first question, have you discussed your worry about dehydration with your vet? If not, why not?
If your vet feels it will be ok, you probably should trust that information.
If it makes you feel better to get her to drink more, try using tuna water drained from the can either as is or mixed with plain water. Many cats will drink this when food irks them. You can freeze the liquid in ice trays and offer her a tuna-cicle too, which most cats love. As an alternative, you can get some cat milk (non lactose kind) at a pet store and offer that, provided the milk won’t interfere with any of the meds she is on. Plain chicken boiled till tender may be a mild smelling and more acceptable substitute for canned food for a day or two, to help her eat.
Best wishes to you and your cat,
Raven, The Cat Lady
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Sorry, but your question makes me suspicious of you and your motives.
"Treatment was ethanol"…this treatment was for what condition?
"last dosage of ethanol" contradicts saying this was "by accident."
How do you know it was "the smell of strong canned food" which made her vomit?
I think perhaps you should see a mental health professional for evaluation of your condition (not the cat’s) and guidance, showing him/her your post to Answers….
YOU NEED HELP, MY FRIEND!
(I know you won’t like my answer, but it’s what I truly believe. So, I take any potential "thumbs down" opinions to my answer as emotional and irrational responses!)
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I’m afraid I don’t know much about that… but if you’re worried about dehydration, check her scruff. Hold it, and twist it. If it does not spring back into place, but stays up for a while like dough, then she is dehydrated.
Many cats like drinking running water from a sink, so you could try that. If you are very concerned, you can get a plastic syringe (not one with a needle, obviously) and squirt a little bit of water into her cheek, letting her swallow between squirts.
To the poster above me, I know you mean well, and at first I was shocked too… but further research has shown me that ethanol is a treatment of choice for cats who have unfortunately gotten into antifreeze. While it might be a troll… I don’t think it is in this case.
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Well, first question, have you discussed your worry about dehydration with your vet? If not, why not?
If your vet feels it will be ok, you probably should trust that information.
If it makes you feel better to get her to drink more, try using tuna water drained from the can either as is or mixed with plain water. Many cats will drink this when food irks them. You can freeze the liquid in ice trays and offer her a tuna-cicle too, which most cats love. As an alternative, you can get some cat milk (non lactose kind) at a pet store and offer that, provided the milk won’t interfere with any of the meds she is on. Plain chicken boiled till tender may be a mild smelling and more acceptable substitute for canned food for a day or two, to help her eat.
Best wishes to you and your cat,
Raven, The Cat Lady
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http://www.mycatsite.com/cat-health.html
40+ years of cat care
I have never heard of ethanol being used to treat ANY thing in cats except in surgical spirit normally to prepare for blood test to clean the area before inserting the needle!!!
I would certianly question any use of ethanol in cats as it will destroy the liver within a few hours-days! I would cal the vet, or change vets. I honsetly would never allow a vet to prescribe ethanol to ANY of my animals! FULL STOP!
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