My lost cat came back skinny. What care does she need? Rabies?

Since she was missing for so long, an exam with your veterinarian would be recommended. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites. If she gets a clean bill of health, continue feeding a high quality canned diet until she is back to her normal weight.

Your kitty is not feeling well. I suggest you take her to a veterinarian for a check up and blood tests. She may be ill, and therefore defensive when the other cats come near her. She may also need special food to gain weight properly .

She could just be worn out but since you said she isn't very responsive, I would recommend to take her to the vet. The vet may want to run some blood work on her to ensure she didn't get into any toxins or poison while she was missing. They will also be sure she is well hydrated and doesn't need any additional treatment. I hope this helps and she starts to feel better soon. I am so glad you found her.

Hi there. The very best thing for Jinxx is to let her take her time warming back up to you. Allow her smaller amounts of food and plenty of fresh water until she gets used to eating well again. She has probably had a rough adventure from the sound of it! She is probably scared more than anything-most return to normal behavior after a few weeks of TLC and patience at home. Hope this helps!

Sounds like Strawberry may have become ill or injured while she was gone. It is always best to bring your dog to the vet ASAP after they've been lost for a while to check for any internal or external injuries or illnesses that could be making them sick.

Poor Hazel. The main things I would look for is if she stops eating or starts vomting or having diarrhea. Cats that run off for a while may have been bitten or injured while gone. Although you don’t see any obviously punctures, I would watch for any swellings anywhere. An abscess could always form over the next week from a previous injury where the skin already healed. Let her rest but her activity should pick up after a few days of sleeping. I hope this helps and she has a full recovery.

Great news that you got him back! The weight loss, poor skin and flatulence are likely related to a poorer diet and stress of fending for himself. I strongly recommend feeding a high quality complete food and thorough flea and worm dose to ensure he does not bring any parasites back with him. A full vet check is recommended if not improving over 5-7days