The household came down with a nasty virus about two weeks ago (suspecting Covid but not testing) which is ongoing, first my partner, then me, then my DD shortly followed by our eldest cat.
Eldest has a pattern of being run down when we are, (also happened our first lot of Covid in 2019) where he will be lethargic, mild vomiting and just generally off his food. He’s usually fine within a few days and just feeling sorry for himself. He’s just been sleeping it off on our bed this week and a little grumpy. Was sick once the other day but seems much brighter now.
However, we also have two 1 year old Kitty twins who now seems to be displaying the same behaviour, reduced appetite, some loose stools, going in their tray more than usual and sleeping more. One of the twins in particular seems more affected and will not touch her breakfast today so of course that’s worried me. An episode of vomit too this morning but only a small amount and I put this down to skipping her meal. She’s been very sleepy and unbothered by much today, however she was playing and running about last night.
I asked for some advice off the vets whether to be seen or just monitor over the weekend and they said it’s best to bring her in just in case it’s something else, however they do not have their next app until Monday.
Can I ask whether anyone has experienced their cats also being run down when the household has picked up bugs/a virus? I cannot see this being a coincidence as the vet suggested it being something else, but I haven’t really come across much to read up on that this is common