Most important right now is water- but don't go with tap water, that's not good enough hydration. Unflavored Pedialyte [electrolyte solution] comes in 500ml bottles, that lasts a long time. Dehydration causes stronger lethargy than starvation, and it's way more dangerous. Go with 10ML every 2 hours, if that's tolerated, you can mix in a bit of wet cat food slurry, as long as it's a preestablished food, or even tuna water, from a non-drained can.
A good force-feed method is kneeling over her, your head and her head both facing forward. Cross your legs behind you, right against her bum, so she cannot 'back out' from under you. Optional: place a rolled up towel under your knees but across her chest to keep her from running forwards. Then, with your non-dominant hand cradle her lower jaw. You don't need to force the syringe in the mouth, but just under the lips to the side, there's a natural gap in the teeth where the fluid can be squirted into the mouth. No worries about being bitten that way.
And don't SQUIRT per se, as that can force fluid down the wrong pipe, but push the plunger slow, and steady, and watch for tongue/jaw/throat action to show she's swallowing.
Fucking hell, man. I have one stubborn cat. I couldn't find a syringe, so I've been feeding her with a small bottle designed for baby animals. I suppose I should be glad she had enough energy to fight it so vociferously! I haven't been able to get half the recommended dose of pedialyte in her at a time. Took her to the vet yesterday and he gave her fluids and determined there was "nothing wrong with her". So, idk. As of tonight, she's not eating or drinking.
A good force-feed method is kneeling over her, your head and her head both facing forward. Cross your legs behind you, right against her bum, so she cannot 'back out' from under you. Optional: place a rolled up towel under your knees but across her chest to keep her from running forwards. Then, with your non-dominant hand cradle her lower jaw. You don't need to force the syringe in the mouth, but just under the lips to the side, there's a natural gap in the teeth where the fluid can be squirted into the mouth. No worries about being bitten that way.
And don't SQUIRT per se, as that can force fluid down the wrong pipe, but push the plunger slow, and steady, and watch for tongue/jaw/throat action to show she's swallowing.
I really hope this helps, and best of luck-
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