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Burmese cat wants to eat gravel
My 14 year old Burmese is wanting to eat gravel - what does this mean?
Is he lacking minerals or has an upset tummy? very strange.. |
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Burmese cat wants to eat gravel
"Netmask" wrote in message ... My 14 year old Burmese is wanting to eat gravel - what does this mean? Is he lacking minerals or has an upset tummy? very strange.. Keep him in the house, and take him to a vet. And do a "Google" search on "pica in cats." |
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Burmese cat wants to eat gravel
cybercat wrote:
"Netmask" wrote in message ... My 14 year old Burmese is wanting to eat gravel - what does this mean? Is he lacking minerals or has an upset tummy? very strange.. Keep him in the house, and take him to a vet. And do a "Google" search on "pica in cats." He has been to the vet on and off for the past 4 weeks. Had an X-ray of head and neck and is having a CT scan on Monday. Currently on an anti biotic and a steroid. He has a nasal discharge that sets like concrete around his nostrils. I wipe them clean and put him in the bathroom for around an hour per day with high humidity. He is eating very well Science diet AD. Still haven't got a definite analysis. Today was the first sunny day in Sydney for about a week so I popped him out in the sun, shady area around the swimming pool which has a blue metal walk around surround - his favourite place and that's when i noticed the odd behaviour. He has been quite healthy during his life notwithstanding his FIV+ status. No other cats and the backyard has 2.5 metre brick walls so no visitors! |
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Ping Phil ... Burmese cat wants to eat gravel
"Netmask" wrote He has been to the vet on and off for the past 4 weeks. Had an X-ray of head and neck and is having a CT scan on Monday. Currently on an anti biotic and a steroid. He has a nasal discharge that sets like concrete around his nostrils. I wipe them clean and put him in the bathroom for around an hour per day with high humidity. He is eating very well Science diet AD. If this is dry food, please consider at least supplementing his diet with canned. There are many reasons for this, the best being more protein and more moisture. I love SD, don't get me wrong--I had a cat live to be very old on it. But since I switched my most recent cats to all-canned diet the positive change was amazing and wonderful to see. Shinier coats, brighter eyes, less crusty eye stuff, more energy, and much more enthusiasm at meal time. Still haven't got a definite analysis. Today was the first sunny day in Sydney for about a week so I popped him out in the sun, shady area around the swimming pool which has a blue metal walk around surround - his favourite place and that's when i noticed the odd behaviour. He has been quite healthy during his life notwithstanding his FIV+ status. No other cats and the backyard has 2.5 metre brick walls so no visitors! He sounds like a lucky boy! I can tell you really care for him and take good care of him. We have a great resource here--Phil--who will hopefully weigh in with some helpful information. Generally pica is caused by some sort of dietary deficiency, I think? Wish I could help more. I hope he improves. |
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Ping Phil ... Burmese cat wants to eat gravel
I'd ask the vet and /or write (or call) to this address (e-mail).......a
vet from there will e-mail you back. Hope your cat will be ok. Keep us posted how it's doing. Address:http://www.drsfostersmith.com/General.cfm?gid=314 |
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Burmese cat wants to eat gravel
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My 14 year old Burmese is wanting to eat gravel - what does this mean? Is he lacking minerals or has an upset tummy? very strange.. Tonight (Sydney Friday 6pm) Max suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away. I was with him at the surgery. Max was born on May 5 1995. He was a very sociable cat who looked forward to visitors and the occasional dog. The last pathology report indicated probably cancer, invading the brain and possibly a fungal infection. All the tests were ambiguous. I will bury him next to his great uncle who reached 23 years. He has been my constant companion for so many years. At 70 myself I thought he would outlive me. Life goes on..... |
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Burmese cat wants to eat gravel
"Netmask" wrote in message ... Netmask wrote: My 14 year old Burmese is wanting to eat gravel - what does this mean? Is he lacking minerals or has an upset tummy? very strange.. Tonight (Sydney Friday 6pm) Max suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away. I was with him at the surgery. Max was born on May 5 1995. He was a very sociable cat who looked forward to visitors and the occasional dog. The last pathology report indicated probably cancer, invading the brain and possibly a fungal infection. All the tests were ambiguous. I will bury him next to his great uncle who reached 23 years. He has been my constant companion for so many years. At 70 myself I thought he would outlive me. Life goes on..... Oh I am so very sorry. I just lost a cat who lived to 14 as well--it is not long enough when we love them so much. You gave him the very best of care, and more love than any cat might expect. I am glad his passing was swift and relatively painless, and that you were not left with the decision of whether or not to put him out of his misery or allow him to linger. I guess the brain cancer may have given him the urge to eat the gravel. I lost a nephew to this terrible disease. |
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Burmese cat wants to eat gravel
I am very sorry
"Netmask" wrote in message ... Netmask wrote: My 14 year old Burmese is wanting to eat gravel - what does this mean? Is he lacking minerals or has an upset tummy? very strange.. Tonight (Sydney Friday 6pm) Max suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away. I was with him at the surgery. Max was born on May 5 1995. He was a very sociable cat who looked forward to visitors and the occasional dog. The last pathology report indicated probably cancer, invading the brain and possibly a fungal infection. All the tests were ambiguous. I will bury him next to his great uncle who reached 23 years. He has been my constant companion for so many years. At 70 myself I thought he would outlive me. Life goes on..... |
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Burmese cat wants to eat gravel
Netmask wrote:
My 14 year old Burmese is wanting to eat gravel - what does this mean? Is he lacking minerals or has an upset tummy? very strange.. Many thanks for the kind words - I have buried him in the front garden opposite Monki his great uncle. The property has been in the family for 3 generations so I suspect Max will sleep in peace for sometime. It is so hard to say goodbye with all the reminders around the house and after just one night everything is so quiet and empty even though I'm on a busy road. |
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Burmese cat wants to eat gravel
"Netmask" wrote in message ... Netmask wrote: My 14 year old Burmese is wanting to eat gravel - what does this mean? Is he lacking minerals or has an upset tummy? very strange.. Many thanks for the kind words - I have buried him in the front garden opposite Monki his great uncle. The property has been in the family for 3 generations so I suspect Max will sleep in peace for sometime. It is so hard to say goodbye with all the reminders around the house and after just one night everything is so quiet and empty even though I'm on a busy road. Wish you had someone to pick up all the toys and such for you. I'm so sorry you are hurting. Love leaves a big hole. Hope you can open your heart to another kitty who needs you, maybe a rescue? An older adult? Nobody wants them and so many are so sweet. |
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