What to do if the kitten does not eat or drink? What is the reason and how to help a kitten if it does not eat or drink

A touching fluffy ball appeared in the house. Now the owner is responsible for his health and proper nutrition. A kitten's sudden refusal to eat or drink is always a cause for concern.

Let's look at the reasons and find out when you can try to find the key to the problem yourself, and when you should immediately contact a veterinarian.

The kitten does not eat or drink, the reason is adaptation to the new home

Just a couple of hours ago he was playing with his brothers and sisters under the supervision of his mother cat, and now he suddenly found himself in a completely unfamiliar place. The baby is frightened by everything - loud and sharp sounds, strange smells, unusual objects and people around. Cats are generally susceptible to stress. Severe fright and moving to a new place can deprive them of their appetite for a short time. Therefore, if on the first day a small cat ignores the offered food and hides in the far corner, you should not immediately panic. Try to find an approach to the frightened animal. And if he doesn’t make contact yet, just give him time to get comfortable on his own.

In the new home, the kitten does not yet know where his bowl is. The baby is unlikely to find his way to the kitchen on his own if he gets hungry. At first, it is better to keep water and food close to the place where the baby has settled. When he begins to eat well, you can teach him to eat in the designated corner.

It is important to ask the previous owners what the kitten ate. Unusual food can also cause refusal to eat. Try to give your baby familiar foods first. Pay attention to the bowl. Cats are very sensitive to smells. Perhaps the reason why the kitten does not eat or drink lies in the specific aroma of the material from which the cat's dish is made. Plastic bowls often have a chemical smell. In this case, try using ceramic dishes to feed the cat.

Reasons for binge drinking

Almost all drunkards do not consider themselves alcoholics. But the reasons for drinking alcohol again can be either a joyful event or problems at work, etc. Basically, alcohol binge drinking occurs for the following reasons:

problems in the family and at work that a person does not want to solve. In such a situation, alcohol is the best option to escape from the difficulties of life.
Genetic predisposition to alcohol abuse. Contrary to popular belief, not only people with drinking parents can have such tendencies.
Bad company, consisting of people who like to drink for any reason. Such friends most often practically force a person to raise another glass with the help of manipulations such as “You don’t respect me?”, “How can you not drink to your health”, “You need to “wash” your car (house, apartment, vacuum cleaner, new oven), which served longer."
Alcoholism, when without alcohol a severe hangover occurs that cannot be relieved by any means other than a glass of vodka. The next one follows and the person again spends the day in a deranged state.

Another common reason is confidence in the healing properties of alcoholic beverages. For example, many are sure that a cold or ulcer should be treated with vodka. This is a myth that has a detrimental effect on health. There are no diseases for which alcohol is indicated!

Symptoms of binge drinking

The first and most obvious sign of binge drinking is loss of control over the quantity and strength of drinks consumed . The desire to drink does not subside even after a bottle of vodka or cognac; a person drinks until he loses consciousness.
The second symptom is aggression and irritability . Regular people may enjoy a couple of glasses of wine or a few shots of stronger drinks to relax, have fun, keep a conversation going, etc. A woman or man who is a binge alcoholic becomes angry, irritable and aggressive after drinking alcohol. In a company, such a person most often starts scandals, clarification of long-standing conflicts, and even fights.
The third sign is loss of appetite and sleep. Wine, whiskey, cognac and other alcohol are served with a good snack for good reason - after all, a person wants to eat after these drinks. In addition, if the dose is exceeded, it begins to make you sleepy. An alcoholic may not eat at all and not sleep during moments of intoxication. Heavy drinking can lead to mental disorders precisely because of the lack of rest, since the brain is in a semi-conscious state.
The fourth alarming sign is complete loss of memory and lack of aversion to alcohol the morning after the feast. A person who is not dependent on alcohol will not be able to even think about these drinks the next day after a feast (if he has had too much). An alcoholic, on the contrary, will not be able to start the day without a “hangover.” In addition, such a person may completely not remember what happened.

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How long does the binge last?

It is impossible to specify the exact date. The binge can last from 2 days to a couple of months. With such long-term use, a person changes both externally and internally, because intoxication affects both the body and the psyche.

How does it manifest in women?

Alcoholism develops much faster in women than men. Treating the fairer sex is also more difficult, since only 1 in 10 alcoholics admit to having a problem. The symptoms of binge drinking in women are similar to those mentioned above, but you can also add incredible secrecy and ingenuity to them. The weaker sex does not need company for drinking, unlike men who prefer to have a drink among friends.

Excessive libations almost immediately affect your appearance. A swollen reddish face with a bluish tint, dull hair, wrinkles and red eyes immediately reveal a lady with a love of strong drinks.

State upon recovery from binge drinking

The person’s condition when leaving it depends on how long the binge lasts. If we talk about short-term (2-3 days), then the body can still recover on its own with the help of plenty of fluids, vitamin C and a hearty meal. Headaches are relieved with pills. A warm (not hot!) shower will also help.

As for a long-term binge of more than a week, getting out of it can become a real nightmare and require the help of a narcologist. Side effects include:

vomiting and nausea, diarrhea (in severe cases, bloody);
Strong headache;
tremor of limbs, chills;
increased blood pressure;
difficulty or painful urination;
hallucinations (colloquially “delirium tremens”)

There is a possibility of pain in the liver and stomach. This indicates significant damage to the gastrointestinal tract.

Alcoholic behavior before binge drinking

A person who has encountered an alcoholic in his life is familiar with a kind of emotional swing - first, the addict tries to find a reason for a scandal in the family, so that as a result there will be a reason to get drunk. Almost anything can be the cause. After sobering up, the addict will assure that everything will be fine now, this will not happen again, etc. But it all starts again.

Before starting a binge, a person becomes irritable and aggressive. He is not at all interested in family and work matters, hobbies, everyone around him becomes bad. Often, when intoxicated, this situation is aggravated, hence the cases of beating of wives, children and random passers-by.

How does an alcoholic feel?

At the first stage of alcoholism, a person is still familiar with feelings of shame and remorse. He can splash out his aggression around him due to awareness of his problem.

At the second stage, you can notice a sharp narrowing of your social circle. Old friends are replaced by a group of drinking buddies who will always pour a glass.

The third stage is characterized by complete degradation of personality. A person makes fun of any hobbies of others - books, cinema, handicrafts, fishing, hunting. Unfortunately, alcohol actually destroys brain cells, which is why the addict becomes indifferent to everything except the bottle.

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How to avoid binge drinking

If a person is already so dependent on alcohol that he gets drunk in the morning and cannot live without it, there is only one recipe for preventing binge drinking - not drinking at all. Even a glass of beer can be fatal. But first, an alcoholic must realize his problem and want to quit drinking. No amount of ultimatums or scandals will force you to get rid of addiction.

If an alcohol addict decides to take the path of correction, then it is important to first clearly understand that alcohol should not be consumed at all, even on holidays. At first it is very difficult, so you should avoid such occasions where everyone often tries to pour wine or vodka. It’s best to try to find hobbies, even extreme ones. You should not neglect pharmaceutical medications to reduce the craving for drinking. Therapy such as acupuncture can help you relax and get through the withdrawal period.

Unfortunately, it is impossible to cure an alcoholic forever. The person remains in remission, which can end at any time.

What to do if a small kitten cannot eat and drink on its own?

It happens that a little purr is separated from its mother cat too early. Experienced breeders of purebred animals give the kitten to new owners no earlier than 3 months of age, when it already knows how to eat on its own and is accustomed to a certain food. If the kitten was taken away from the cat when it was very tiny or the baby was simply found on the street, it is likely that he simply has not yet eaten anything other than his mother’s milk. The baby doesn't know how to lap from a bowl. Moreover, he has no habit of drinking water.

Such a cat will have to be fed milk from a pipette or bottle with a nipple. Moreover, it is recommended to use a special cat's milk substitute. Then you can gradually teach the kitten to lap from the bowl and eat wet food. A good way is to offer the baby food from your hand, sometimes this helps kittens start eating new food.

How to drink without binge drinking

As mentioned above, for an alcoholic the only option to avoid binge drinking is to not drink at all. But what if you notice that you are drinking more and more often, and in the morning you feel the need to “heal”? To begin with, minimize feasts and celebrations. All parties are only on weekends.

Find an interesting hobby to take your mind off the drinking. A large percentage of people drink simply out of boredom, in order to add bright colors to their lives. Stress at work? No need to pour yourself a glass of wine - a hot bath, sex, buying new clothes or herbal tea will help much better.

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Remove all alcohol from the house. If you clearly have an addiction (this is great when the person himself is aware of the problem), there should be no home bar. Tell yourself that now you can drink wine or cognac no more than 2-3 times a month.

We hope that the problem of alcoholism never affects you or your family.

Article prepared by an expert

Terekhova Anna Vladimirovna

psychologist-consultant on socio-psychological work with addicted clients and their families. More than 9 years of experience.

One comment on ““Binge drinking: reasons for the development of binge drinking alcoholism””

Hope:
December 7, 2021 at 06:16
Binge drinking is a serious disease that requires an integrated approach and the work of several specialists at once. Although theoretically you can use home methods, and it is possible that in the short term they will give a good result, if you do not then contact a specialist, a relapse will be simply inevitable. If someone who absolutely does not suffer from alcoholism begins to drink alcohol for several days in a row, then this is not yet a binge. In this case, a healthy person will always stop if there are any responsibilities or urgent matters awaiting him.
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The kitten does not eat or drink - what to do when to sound the alarm?

When finding out the reason for refusing to eat and drink, you should very carefully evaluate the condition and behavior of the kitten. If an animal simply doesn’t want to eat, that’s one thing. But the reluctance to drink water combined with general lethargy and apathy is a very alarming symptom.

The owner should be wary of the following:

• repeated vomiting, even from water;

• the kitten constantly lies down and does not get up, breathing heavily;

• the animal has cloudy eyes;

• the fur has become faded, matted, and looks unkempt;

• intense salivation;

• the kitten has a swollen belly, no stool for several days or, conversely, it has become frequent and loose;

• there is discharge from the eyes and nose.

The presence of one or more of these signs, coupled with the kitten’s reluctance to eat and drink, is a serious reason to urgently consult a doctor.

How to make your home safe for a kitten?

Naturally, while playing, the baby may drop something; you cannot scold him for this. It is better to first take care of the baby’s safety, to ensure that dangerous things in the house are inaccessible to him. What you need to pay close attention to:

On flower pots standing on the windowsill.
For curtains that are lowered low, it is better to raise them a little.
On open windows, when exploring the area, a kitten may fall out of the window.
For garbage - it should be out of reach of the kitten, because it may contain bags that smell like meat or fish, or sharp objects. The baby may choke. It is also no secret that the trash can is an object of interest for flies that carry worm eggs and the cat can become infected with parasites, for which its fragile body will not be ready.
Some indoor plants pose a great danger to a kitten, these are popular ones: cacti, geraniums, diphembachia, violets.
It is also better to hide electrical wires, since kittens play with them with great pleasure, and if they bite through they can get an electric shock.

The kitten does not eat or drink, the reason is illness

If the refusal of food and water lasts more than a day and is accompanied by other alarming symptoms, the kitten is most likely sick with something. This is especially likely if the fluffy was taken from the street or bought at a “bird market”. Breeders sell purebred kittens with a veterinary passport and a set of required vaccinations. No one has vaccinated a street cat, and the chance of catching an infection among stray cats is very high. Moreover, small animals are weaker than adults and do not yet have immunity to diseases.

So, if a kitten is not eating well, the cause may be worms. Being parasitic in the body, they cause severe intoxication. The cat is losing weight, he feels nauseous and vomits, he refuses to eat, but at the same time he begins to drink more. Lethargy, heavy breathing, loose stools, and a swollen tummy are noted. In this case, you will need the help of a veterinarian. He will select a drug that will help get rid of parasites.

Refusal of food and water may indicate poisoning, a severe cold, inflammatory processes in the body, as well as dangerous viral diseases such as panleukopenia (distemper) or even rabies. In an acute infectious process, the animal’s condition suddenly deteriorates, the temperature may rise to 40-41 degrees, the kitten becomes weaker, breathes heavily, does not want or cannot get up and completely refuses food.

It must be remembered that the kitten is still very small; with serious illnesses, it quickly weakens. For example, with feline distemper, 90% of young animals die. Therefore, you need to help the baby as soon as possible; delay can cost your life.

Types of binge alcoholism

There are several types of binge drinking:

False binge

False - a person can drink, for example, on weekends or during a joyful (sad) event. Then he cleans himself up and goes to work. At the same time, a person does not lose his appearance, money, family and friends;

True binge

True - the name speaks for itself. An alcoholic drinks from a week to a couple of months; he is not interested in earnings, family and friends.

Long-term alcoholic binge

Long-term binge drinking lasts from a month to six months. The chronic stage of alcoholism with a characteristic appearance and health condition.

Heavy drinking

Heavy drinking is characterized by a long period of use, damage to health and brain, and an alcoholic can commit crimes while drunk.

Drunken lifestyle

A person drinks for a month or two, then undergoes rehabilitation and gets himself in order. After a while he starts drinking again, and this repeats constantly.

Dry binge

Dry drinking - alcohol has been removed from the body, but the psychological and physiological desire to drink remains.

All types of binges, except false ones, are characterized by a fairly long stage of mental recovery - about one and a half years. It will take this time for irritability and aggression to disappear. But the desire to drink alcohol can persist for an unlimited amount of time during remission.

Let's summarize: what to do if the kitten does not eat or drink

First of all, you need to carefully observe the animal. If there are no other alarming symptoms, you can try changing the food, bowl, and minimizing stressful situations.

But if the baby’s condition causes concern, and the owner cannot figure it out on his own, there is no need to waste time asking questions on various forums. You need to immediately take the animal to the veterinarian or invite a doctor home. An in-person examination and tests will help identify the exact cause of the ailment and prescribe treatment in a timely manner. If the fears are not confirmed, a professional doctor will give recommendations on proper nutrition. And just making sure your pet is healthy is never a bad idea.

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Getting to know a new place

The next stage is getting to know the new territory and family. Immediately after returning, carefully place the carrier on the floor in a previously prepared room, open it and allow the cat to take its first steps without assistance.

Inspection of the territory

On the first day, it is better to limit the “mustachio” to one room. Too much new and unknown can scare him, so give him time to get used to it. A little later, the exit door can be opened, and the tray and bowls of food can be moved to their designated places.

Meeting with family

Try not to focus your attention on your pet until he himself reaches out to you for affection. Being overly intrusive can be scary in the early days, so be sure to explain this to your children.

Avoid squeezing, but be sure to talk to the mustache in a soft and even voice. This will help him calm down and feel safe.

Meeting other pets

It is better not to make acquaintances on the first day. The baby may be scared, and other cats or dogs may be jealous.

On the second day, open the door to the room with the “new recruit” so that the “old-timers” can examine his smell and appearance. If there is no aggression, feel free to get to know each other more closely, but be sure to stop unwanted behavior right on the spot.

Avoid showing love to the “newcomer” in front of the “old-timers”. This will increase their jealousy.

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What to do if the kitten does not eat or drink? What is the reason and how to help a kitten if he does not eat or drink