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Hi Jana,
The site dint allow me to post follow up question so I have started with new question.
She normally eats both dry and wet food. She eats normal for 1 or 2 days and after that she starts with her demands. I used to leave the food as it as over night and she used to eat them before morning. It was going fine with me but since 2 days she is not eating at night as well (eating bit of) and even she dint eat the chicken and shrimp. When I gave her wet food with gravy, she just licks the gravy and not eating the other part. I am planning to take her to vet tomorrow morning.
I m feeling that she is in heat right now. Is it possible that due to that she is not eating properly??
Also Jana, I am bit worried becz after 2 months I need to keep her at cattery for a month. It will be her first time and If she will not eat properly there then she may fall sick.
Thanks,
Hemali
You're right, that is a concern about her not eating in a boarding kennel. Or are you taking her to be bred?
She might not be eating due to being in heat. If you are not breeding her then get her spayed before you go- like now.
But the vet can give you more insight into what is going on with her.
I would still leave the dry food out at night for her and try your best to ignore her demands.
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Jana Connell RVT, CVT
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PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING TO ME: I am NOT a vet and do NOT diagnose diseases. That is only for a licensed Veterinarian to do. I will give you suggestions and steer you toward calling your vet for help. You can call the vet's office and talk to the technician there or the vet at times. Don't be afraid to call them! If you have a serious issue with your pet please post it to one of the veterinarians in here- I will tell you the same thing in my answer. IF your pet is injured or in an emergency situation, CALL YOUR VET- Do not wait and post in here. Just call the vet's office and get them in to see the vet right away. Critical treatment time is lost if you seek answers here when you should have your precious pet at the vets!! Don't sit at home waiting for an answer when your pet is critically ill or injured!! I can answer most questions about small animal and wildlife care as well as small animal nutrition. I can also answer questions about all phases of dental care for small animals. I DO NOT answer questions about birds (unless it is wildlife or songbirds) or HAMSTERS/GERBILS/CHINS/GUINEA PIGS/REPTILES/FROGS/RABBITS/PET BIRDS OF ANY KIND so please submit these questions to the appropriate sections. I, as well as other experts in here, do NOT do homework questions- that is for YOU to do! Please respect these rules for all of us. Thanks!
Experience
I have over 35 years experience in the field of veterinary medicine. I specialized in small animals and did wildlife rehab for over 25 years, mostly raptors, squirrels and opossums. I am a Small Animal Nutritional Consultant with 6 certificates from Hills Pet Foods, CNM and Purina.
I also specialized in Small Animal Dentistry which is a field I truly love.
Organizations
Audubon,World Wildlife Federation, American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians.
Education/Credentials
Licensed with California and Oregon, RVT and CVT.
Certified Veterinary Dental Technician
Have over 500 logged hours of Continuing Education Credits(that means I keep up to date!).
Awards and Honors
Nominated for Expert of the Month for the last 5 years.
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