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Cat stopped eating
My kitty, a 3 year old spayed Maine coon mix is a full time indoor
cat, but in the last month or so I've been taking her for walks in the yard in a harness. Occasionally during her walks she'll nibble on grass and sometimes she'll throw up a few hours afterwards. She is pretty long-haired,, so its not too unusual and she is always fine afterwards. She did that last night, but has not touched her food afterwards. She spent the night in one spot and did not get up and meow for food or to be walked as she normally does. She has not touched any moist or dry food or water. I am not sure if she used the box at all since last night. She is sleeping in her usual spots right now and not hiding or showing any signs of distress, but she does not meow and when I petted and brushed her her purring was very weak. Any ideas? I had to worm her about 10 days ago, when I saw her rubbing her butt on the floor and she has not done it since. I'll do whatever it takes to get her well, but she hates travel and I don't want to drag her across town if its just a kitty equivalent of upset stomach. PSI gave her a little catnip and she ate it, but then laid back down again |
My kitty, a 3 year old spayed Maine coon mix is a full time indoor
cat, but in the last month or so I've been taking her for walks in the yard in a harness. Occasionally during her walks she'll nibble on grass and sometimes she'll throw up a few hours afterwards. She is pretty long-haired,, so its not too unusual and she is always fine afterwards. She did that last night, but has not touched her food afterwards. She spent the night in one spot and did not get up and meow for food or to be walked as she normally does. She has not touched any moist or dry food or water. I am not sure if she used the box at all since last night. She is sleeping in her usual spots right now and not hiding or showing any signs of distress, but she does not meow and when I petted and brushed her her purring was very weak. Any ideas? Hi Top Cat.. I don't want to alarm you, but I think you should take her to the vet. It's better to be safe than sorry..and catts are *so good* at hiding it when they are ill. One of my cats died this week, and he showed no sign of illness whatsoever. He was eating fine, looked healthy, but I *had* noticed he had slowed down some and was sleeping more and playing less. I attributed that to the heat and the fact he was getting older and settling down. When in fact, an autopsy showed he had been ill a long time. From now on, any time there's a change, no matter how subtle, I think a vet visit is in order. Good luck. Please let us know. Sherry |
My kitty, a 3 year old spayed Maine coon mix is a full time indoor
cat, but in the last month or so I've been taking her for walks in the yard in a harness. Occasionally during her walks she'll nibble on grass and sometimes she'll throw up a few hours afterwards. She is pretty long-haired,, so its not too unusual and she is always fine afterwards. She did that last night, but has not touched her food afterwards. She spent the night in one spot and did not get up and meow for food or to be walked as she normally does. She has not touched any moist or dry food or water. I am not sure if she used the box at all since last night. She is sleeping in her usual spots right now and not hiding or showing any signs of distress, but she does not meow and when I petted and brushed her her purring was very weak. Any ideas? Hi Top Cat.. I don't want to alarm you, but I think you should take her to the vet. It's better to be safe than sorry..and catts are *so good* at hiding it when they are ill. One of my cats died this week, and he showed no sign of illness whatsoever. He was eating fine, looked healthy, but I *had* noticed he had slowed down some and was sleeping more and playing less. I attributed that to the heat and the fact he was getting older and settling down. When in fact, an autopsy showed he had been ill a long time. From now on, any time there's a change, no matter how subtle, I think a vet visit is in order. Good luck. Please let us know. Sherry |
"TopCat" wrote in message ... My kitty, a 3 year old spayed Maine coon mix is a full time indoor cat, but in the last month or so I've been taking her for walks in the yard in a harness. Occasionally during her walks she'll nibble on grass and sometimes she'll throw up a few hours afterwards. She is pretty long-haired,, so its not too unusual and she is always fine afterwards. She did that last night, but has not touched her food afterwards. She spent the night in one spot and did not get up and meow for food or to be walked as she normally does. She has not touched any moist or dry food or water. I am not sure if she used the box at all since last night. She is sleeping in her usual spots right now and not hiding or showing any signs of distress, but she does not meow and when I petted and brushed her her purring was very weak. Any ideas? I had to worm her about 10 days ago, when I saw her rubbing her butt on the floor and she has not done it since. I'll do whatever it takes to get her well, but she hates travel and I don't want to drag her across town if its just a kitty equivalent of upset stomach. PSI gave her a little catnip and she ate it, but then laid back down again Your cat is sick and in need of medical attention. Is it possible she was poisened by some pesticides?? Please take her to the vet - your instincts are correct - she needs assistance. -Mrs. R |
"TopCat" wrote in message ... My kitty, a 3 year old spayed Maine coon mix is a full time indoor cat, but in the last month or so I've been taking her for walks in the yard in a harness. Occasionally during her walks she'll nibble on grass and sometimes she'll throw up a few hours afterwards. She is pretty long-haired,, so its not too unusual and she is always fine afterwards. She did that last night, but has not touched her food afterwards. She spent the night in one spot and did not get up and meow for food or to be walked as she normally does. She has not touched any moist or dry food or water. I am not sure if she used the box at all since last night. She is sleeping in her usual spots right now and not hiding or showing any signs of distress, but she does not meow and when I petted and brushed her her purring was very weak. Any ideas? I had to worm her about 10 days ago, when I saw her rubbing her butt on the floor and she has not done it since. I'll do whatever it takes to get her well, but she hates travel and I don't want to drag her across town if its just a kitty equivalent of upset stomach. PSI gave her a little catnip and she ate it, but then laid back down again Your cat is sick and in need of medical attention. Is it possible she was poisened by some pesticides?? Please take her to the vet - your instincts are correct - she needs assistance. -Mrs. R |
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She nibbled on some more dry food, but better safe than sorry so I
made a vet appt. for her for tomorrow afternoon. On Wed, 16 Jul 2003 23:39:27 GMT, TopCat wrote: Well, after sitting at the window for about half an hour she went over to her food dishes and started sniffing. I opened a new can for her and she ate some gravy and a couple of pieces of meat. Then she groomed herself, laid down for about 5 minutes then went back to the dishes and started eating dry food. Not sure what to think. On Wed, 16 Jul 2003 22:20:26 GMT, TopCat wrote: My kitty, a 3 year old spayed Maine coon mix is a full time indoor cat, but in the last month or so I've been taking her for walks in the yard in a harness. Occasionally during her walks she'll nibble on grass and sometimes she'll throw up a few hours afterwards. She is pretty long-haired,, so its not too unusual and she is always fine afterwards. She did that last night, but has not touched her food afterwards. She spent the night in one spot and did not get up and meow for food or to be walked as she normally does. She has not touched any moist or dry food or water. I am not sure if she used the box at all since last night. She is sleeping in her usual spots right now and not hiding or showing any signs of distress, but she does not meow and when I petted and brushed her her purring was very weak. Any ideas? I had to worm her about 10 days ago, when I saw her rubbing her butt on the floor and she has not done it since. I'll do whatever it takes to get her well, but she hates travel and I don't want to drag her across town if its just a kitty equivalent of upset stomach. PSI gave her a little catnip and she ate it, but then laid back down again |
She nibbled on some more dry food, but better safe than sorry so I
made a vet appt. for her for tomorrow afternoon. On Wed, 16 Jul 2003 23:39:27 GMT, TopCat wrote: Well, after sitting at the window for about half an hour she went over to her food dishes and started sniffing. I opened a new can for her and she ate some gravy and a couple of pieces of meat. Then she groomed herself, laid down for about 5 minutes then went back to the dishes and started eating dry food. Not sure what to think. On Wed, 16 Jul 2003 22:20:26 GMT, TopCat wrote: My kitty, a 3 year old spayed Maine coon mix is a full time indoor cat, but in the last month or so I've been taking her for walks in the yard in a harness. Occasionally during her walks she'll nibble on grass and sometimes she'll throw up a few hours afterwards. She is pretty long-haired,, so its not too unusual and she is always fine afterwards. She did that last night, but has not touched her food afterwards. She spent the night in one spot and did not get up and meow for food or to be walked as she normally does. She has not touched any moist or dry food or water. I am not sure if she used the box at all since last night. She is sleeping in her usual spots right now and not hiding or showing any signs of distress, but she does not meow and when I petted and brushed her her purring was very weak. Any ideas? I had to worm her about 10 days ago, when I saw her rubbing her butt on the floor and she has not done it since. I'll do whatever it takes to get her well, but she hates travel and I don't want to drag her across town if its just a kitty equivalent of upset stomach. PSI gave her a little catnip and she ate it, but then laid back down again |
She nibbled on some more dry food, but better safe than sorry so I
made a vet appt. for her for tomorrow afternoon. That's good, it's really the only way to be sure. Hopefully, it will turn out to be nothing. It seems a good sign that she is beginning to eat again. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace |
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