She's about 7 years old and just recently started to act really weird. She used to jump up on beds to sleep, but now she just lays on the floor. She goes outside and comes back soaking wet, but she hates water. She is walking very slow. And she won't even acknowledge that anyone is near her. And, If I try to move her, she meows like she is in pain. She is fixed so it can't be that she is pregnant. I know I can take her to the vet, so please don't answer with that response....I am just wondering if anyone knows what could be wrong with her.
2006-10-25 04:47:19 · 22 answers · asked by cookie 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
There are so many things that could be wrong, no one can tell you unless you have bloodwork done, urinalysis, complete physical... etc.
Be sure to write down all the weird things she's doing. Is she eating and drinking? That will be probably the first question the doctor will ask you.
It could be possible that she hurt her back, which is why she's not jumping up on the bed and walking slowly. Only a physical will be able to tell that. And there's meds for that so hopefully that's all it is.
Good Luck, hope she's ok. :-)
2006-10-25 04:51:59 · answer #1 · answered by BVC_asst 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like the symptom smy cat had early this year, except for going outside and coming back wet. He was not able to move so well, jump, and was in pain - he had an intestinal blockage, and it killed him. If she gets any worse AT ALL with the being unable or unwilling to be as active as normal, i'd take her to the vet. It was about 4 days of this behavior before our cat died, and we got him to the vet only a few hours too late.
2006-10-25 04:53:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cats symptoms sound like the kind my cat had a few months ago. Mine wouldn't jump on the bed either and wasn't eating very much, it turns out she had an infection in her uterus caused by bacteria that builds up due to litter box. The vet said even if you keep it as clean as possible, female cats are prone to the bacteria. She had a operation and is doing fine now, the vet said she was filled with pus, I hope this is not your cats problem, but the symptoms are alike........ best of luck!
2006-10-25 05:11:06 · answer #3 · answered by Geri G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like maybe three things. Either she has ate some poison somewhere or she may have cancer or even she could be going through kidney failure.
Most cats with kidney failure don't like to jump, lose weight, drink from the toilet or sink but not from their bowl. Hurts when picked up. Seems disoriented and some cats will meow alot for no reason.
Get her a check up before its to late.
2006-10-25 04:54:08 · answer #4 · answered by ZORA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may have a urinary tract infection. The going to water may be a sign of fever. Alot of times an animal will go to water when they have fever in an effort to cool thier body temperature. The lack of jumping on the bed sounds like typical old age setting in though she may be developing some arthiritis also. My cat is 10yrs old now and very seldom jumps on the bed anymore. The other syptoms though sound like some sort of infection.
2006-10-25 04:52:16 · answer #5 · answered by Allison A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat may have a urinary tract infection. Refusal to jump, walking slow, pain at being touched, wanting to be left alone are all classic signs of a UTI. Recently one of my cats had exactly the same symptoms word for word and he had urine crystals blocking him up from the bladder all the way through his urinary tract and he also had an infection to boot. After we got him treated, he immediately became his active, affectionate self again.
If you don't get her some help soon, you might lose her. She is in severe pain.
I know you don't want to hear this, but you should take her in immediately.
2006-10-25 05:00:11 · answer #6 · answered by Jazz In 10-Forward 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By the time you realize a difference for your cat's conduct the cat has been in misery for particularly a while. No option to inform what is flawed of direction, vomiting is a symptom of many matters, feasible poisoning. The prognosis demands to made via the veterinarian. To do? Go external and get the cat into the condominium. Take the cat in to the veterinarian ASAP.
2016-09-01 02:27:08 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Couple of things come to mind here:
1- maybe was hit by a car...loss of hindquarter use
2-got into some poisin while outside
3-maybe a fight w/another animal-hope she has vaccinations
4- If no vaccinations...?....maybe feline diease ( FIV_FELV)
5- Maybe even some how...bite on something electircal-being outside ya never know
Did you use any over the counter Flea products recently?
How long has she been like this that u noticed?
Is she eating & drinking?
Either way-again-pets r like our kids & if one was hurt they'd be @ the Doc. asap...your animal should be too...' specially if she crying out in what seems to be pain.
hope u go soon....take care.
2006-10-25 05:23:16 · answer #8 · answered by puddee_catz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, I know this sounds sexist, but temperment is one of the reasons I don't get female cats as pets. Every one I've had in the past seem to act crazy. My g/f has one now and you can't even pet her or she'll bite you. I have a male cat who's very loving and acts as though he's part of the family.
2006-10-25 04:52:55 · answer #9 · answered by madbaldscotsman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she needs vet help right away. Keep her inside. The vet will want to x-ray to see if there is any injury to her spine. Please take her in for the help she needs so desperately now.
You can safely give her 30C of Arnica three times a day for pain. You have to find a pharmacy that sells homeopathic remedies. You can use this daily for about three days if you can't get her to a vet sooner.
2006-10-25 04:52:18 · answer #10 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋