Can someone tell me whether there is something wrong with my Cat. Over the last couple of days her apetite hasn't been very good and she seems to want to go out a lot for short periods. Does anyone know what's going on? Thanks!!!https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,5175#msg-5175Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:59:58 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,27519#msg-27519 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,27519#msg-27519 Tressa Dialogue Ask The VetThu, 21 Jan 2016 00:33:15 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22600#msg-22600 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22600#msg-22600
Yes you have got the behaviour issue identified. Cat's seem to want to get their owner's attention and increase their own security by marking things close to the owner -its unfortunate when its your bed! The two cats are competing for your attention. Closing the door is about the least complicated thing you can do. I can't tell you why the urine would smell different. Most cat urine is quite pungent in odour, even in neutered cats, especially when its sinks into fabric and stays around.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetThu, 08 Aug 2013 06:55:17 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22586#msg-22586 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22586#msg-22586Both cats have a very healthy diet. Fresh and varied foods, brushed regularly and loved daily. PS Country cats spend a lot of time out doors.]]> Julie Luxton Dunn Ask The VetTue, 06 Aug 2013 10:00:29 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22467#msg-22467 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22467#msg-22467
I hope you took your cat to the vet because this sounds serious. A week is ages for a cat not to eat and the symptoms you describe of sunken eyes suggest he was dehydrated through not drinking enough. There's many possibilities for these serious symptoms and I can't diagnose the problem but anyone whose cat shows these signs plus the weakness described should take their cat along to a vet.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetTue, 18 Jun 2013 17:05:35 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22421#msg-22421 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22421#msg-22421Little bit of water but not much, his signs are sunken eyes, meat loaf position
and weak, and with drawn from me, I switch his food from wet to dry for 1mounth
and he eat it for a while then stopped so I switched him back to wet today
and he has not eat any of it what should I do?]]> mica Ask The VetMon, 03 Jun 2013 20:30:59 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22252#msg-22252 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22252#msg-22252
Your cat is clearly irritated and the skin is uncomfortable. She is making it worse by overgrooming and causing self trauma. the simplest possible cause is a flea dermatitis-do you treat her against fleas regularly? She will need treatment from a vet even if you do treat for fleas and the skin irritation and soreness still continues.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetFri, 29 Mar 2013 13:24:02 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22208#msg-22208 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22208#msg-22208 Anna lucy Ask The VetMon, 11 Mar 2013 09:19:59 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22144#msg-22144 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22144#msg-22144
The history of a cat fight is highly suspicious for a bite wound on his back that is now becoming infected. These types of wounds often become infected from bacteria in the cat's mouth which are implanted along with the teeth!. It's paniful and he may have devloped an abscess by now which confirms the infection in the wound. If he has, and he's not healing up and is still lethargic I really think he needs some treatment at a vet clinic.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetTue, 19 Feb 2013 15:04:48 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22143#msg-22143 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22143#msg-22143
I can't speak for certain but the symptoms that you describe are suspicious for a cat who is in season. Female cats in oestrus, to use the technical term, crouch down and present their rear with the tail to one side and make a loud yowling noise that confuses many cat owners into thinking their cat is in pain. It is highly likely that your cat has now fully matured and will repeat these cycles roughly every three weeks for the next few months unless of course you decide to have her neutered, or if she is going outside she is likely to get mated. You might want to her checked over with your vet and get them to confirm that if she is healthy, in which case neutering her is the option to prevent these symptoms.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetTue, 19 Feb 2013 14:57:46 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22112#msg-22112 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22112#msg-22112
-Erika Trevino]]> Erika Trevino Ask The VetSat, 09 Feb 2013 16:43:25 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22098#msg-22098 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22098#msg-22098 Dawn cliff Ask The VetFri, 08 Feb 2013 08:25:19 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22059#msg-22059 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22059#msg-22059
It certainly sounds like there's a problem with your cat's digestion. There's a long list of possible causes especially as he's now an older cat. Your vet really needs to be the place you take your question. The problem could be due to overactive thyroid glands , maldigestion or inflammatory bowel disease. Without tests to check for these conditions its not going to be possible to know for sure what's causing your cat to poo so much round the house.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetTue, 29 Jan 2013 18:54:50 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22017#msg-22017 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,22017#msg-22017 Rebecca123 Ask The VetSat, 19 Jan 2013 04:58:04 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21631#msg-21631 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21631#msg-21631
The symptoms are non-specific but the fact that she is eating less is significant, especially if her appetite drops off further. I cant say what the problem is but she doesnt sound 100% so I would advise you to get her checked over by a vet, just in case.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetSat, 08 Dec 2012 10:37:51 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21623#msg-21623 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21623#msg-21623 john royce Ask The VetThu, 06 Dec 2012 18:54:40 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21580#msg-21580 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21580#msg-21580
I am concerned about your cat. His symptoms show he has problems with his balance which are making him unsteady on his legs and he is certainly disorientated because he feels giddy. The circling, probably always in the same direction if you check, is also a significant and serious symptom. Sounds like he's doing his best to cope using walls and furniture as a guide because he feels wobbly and its no longer safe for him to go outside, so he is being sensible. I appreciate you have problems about getting him seen by a vet but as your cat could have disease in his ear or his brain, it really would be the best thing to do. I am pleased he's still eating OK but his problems might only get worse without you getting him some help.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetFri, 23 Nov 2012 11:16:36 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21570#msg-21570 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21570#msg-21570 MM Ask The VetWed, 21 Nov 2012 14:36:38 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21502#msg-21502 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21502#msg-21502
The bad smell and discharge sound like they are due to infection in her mouth. The fact that she is too uncomfortable to eat properly as well means that she is going to get quite ill unless you take her to a vet for treatment. Even if the tongue is healing she still needs antibiotics.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetSat, 03 Nov 2012 16:46:54 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21493#msg-21493 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21493#msg-21493 ian Ask The VetThu, 01 Nov 2012 18:05:07 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21490#msg-21490 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21490#msg-21490
What you describe here are all significant signs of illness but there's a variety of possible causes. He may have a high fever which is why he is not eating and is so sleepy. I can't tell you the exact cause but you do need to take him to see your vet because it sounds like he needs treatment which might include antibiotics. I hope you have taken him along there by now, if he's still this poorly dont wait.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetThu, 01 Nov 2012 17:21:37 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21468#msg-21468 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21468#msg-21468
my cat is nearly 2 years, he vomited twice, he doesn't eat, he sleeps all the time and he's eye is infected

what is wrong with him?]]> mariam Ask The VetSat, 27 Oct 2012 23:46:38 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21466#msg-21466 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21466#msg-21466
I dont know why your cat is showing this unusual behaviour. You should get him checked over by a vet in case there is a medical problem. Some of it could just possibly be stress related to your recent house move as a change of house does certainly create stress for cats. If that is the case there are products which can be used to help alleviate the stress caused to him by his new environment, plus gradually in time he should feel less upset with the new surroundings as they become familiar. Start with a vet check up for him then if there's nothing found then you can use products that have proven to help reduce cat stress such as Feliway plug-in diffusers. These release a synthetic feline pheromone that act to make a cat feel more relaxed and less stressed in its environment.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetSat, 27 Oct 2012 12:07:29 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21459#msg-21459 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21459#msg-21459 Erica Ask The VetThu, 25 Oct 2012 20:51:39 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21209#msg-21209 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21209#msg-21209jane]]> Jane Dow Ask The VetTue, 04 Sep 2012 11:51:04 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21171#msg-21171 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21171#msg-21171Our cat is almost 16 and up until a maybe a week ago has been fully healthy. We first noticed that he began to walk with his tail between his legs. That was followed by a strange habit of rapidly scratching his ear whenever we'd pet it. He still eats but seems to walk around with a 1000 yard stare that he's never had. Is he just getting old or do you think it is something we might be able to do

Thanks]]> John Carr Ask The VetMon, 27 Aug 2012 19:57:30 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21167#msg-21167 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21167#msg-21167 Nicole Ask The VetSun, 26 Aug 2012 21:47:05 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21152#msg-21152 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21152#msg-21152My friend and I rescued a kitten from the woods about 4 weeks ago. The vet thinks she is about 10 weeks old. When my friend found her, she had no use of either of her hind legs. She took her to the vet and had her checked out, however didn't have the money for an x-ray. Since then, she has gained about 50% use of her right hind leg, however, it seems to dislocate occasionally. Her left hind leg stays straight and doesn't bend at the knee. I took her home with me last night and to the vet today for x-rays. I won't know the results until tomorrow, however the vet said that in order to repair her leg, she would need some sort of pin put in, and over the next year, surgery multiple times since she's growing. He said it would cost me thousands of dollars and hinted that I should just have her put down. However, she doesn't seem to be in pain, scoots herself around, eats and drinks normally, and defecates normally. I'm not willing to put her down just because it might be too much work to heal her, however I am looking for more reasonable and inexpensive options to help her. Please help! Thank you!]]> JDGirl Ask The VetMon, 20 Aug 2012 21:01:05 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21081#msg-21081 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21081#msg-21081 Zara The Vet Ask The VetTue, 07 Aug 2012 08:40:23 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21078#msg-21078 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,21078#msg-21078 Angel Tanner Ask The VetMon, 06 Aug 2012 16:39:24 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,20429#msg-20429 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,5175,20429#msg-20429 MarkRicher Ask The VetSun, 18 Dec 2011 11:57:11 +0000