My outdoor cat bit by ticks, now sick and won't eat. Vet needed?

The weakness and not eating most likely is not form the tick. I recommend taking Charlie to a veterinarian since these symptoms are very vague and could mean many things. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I hope Charlie feels better soon.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Tick bites do not cause a fever by themselves per se. What causes the fever is the infection they can transmit rather. Most of these diseases though are treated with an oral medication called doxycycline. That is something your veterinarian can prescribe for Julie if they think she is suffering from one of the typical tick borne diseases. Hoping for a speedy recovery!

Thanks for visiting Petcoach! Since mites are not visible without the use of a microscope, I am going to assume you are seeing ticks on Tikvichko. Ticks can be prevented with only 1 preventative that I am aware of on he market right now, and hat product is called Bravecto for cats. Here is a website link with more information. https://us.bravecto.com/for-cats.aspx But to rid the ticks that are on him currently, and also to treat for his other conditions (likely an upper respiratory infection and possible tick borne disease) I highly recommend taking him in to your vet for a proper exam and possible tests to make sure he didn’t get some infection from the ticks. The vet can also remove the remaining ticks safely without hurting him so much. I hope he is able to make a full and speedy recovery. Best wishes and take care.

I can't make much out from the pictures you've provided. However, I can tell you that if Tigger has multiples ticks on him and is showing signs of neurologic deficits, he should be seen by a veterinarian. There are certain tick borne diseases capable of causing clinical signs consistent with what you are describing. If you are able to get a more clear picture of the bug that is attached to Tigger, I might be able to better help with a diagnosis. If he is not drinking water either, depending on how long this has gone on for, it can cause dehydration fairly quickly. You might also try to obtain a temperature of Tigger at home rectally. Check to see if it is elevated above 102.5-103.0. If so, a fever in combination with the other symptoms certainly warrants some concern.

Poor Tikvichko! Yes, it is possible that his symptoms are related to the wound as it could be infected. Infected wounds would cause him pain and a loss of appetite. I would find the nearest vet for him to take him to so that he can be treated. I hope this helps!

There are many many possible reasons for a kitten to be underweight and flea/tick borne diseases would be only some of them. Giver her refusal to eat despite being malnourished is a serious concern and should be investigated as an emergency by a vet in order to stabilise her condition and rule out any dental or facial pain which may be preventing her from eating and grooming. Tests for flea/tick borne diseases may be recommended also given her history

Hi there! If Arlo was bitten by a tick a while ago and is not doing well now, then Arlo may need to be tested for tick borne diseases and put on a month or two on antibiotics. If Arlo is not eating anything, then that is a bit concerning. I would ask your veterinarian to test for tick borne diseases Arlo may be infected with. In the mean time, you may try feeding small amounts of heated food to entice him but I would revisit with your veterinarian about testing and also antibiotics if he is positive for any tick borne diseases. I hope this helps and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!