I can't tell if my cat is sick, & would like some help. Recently, he has lost a significant amount of weight (to name one issue), however he eats regularly as he always has. He drinks the same amount of water, & I think his bathroom habits are the same. He's always been playful, rather active & hasn't had fleas or any other illness that I'm aware of.
I've been letting him out a lot lately. The only visible issue is a small case of fleas, but his attitude has been out of control. We have another cat, whom he doesn't get along with & has hissed at & fought with. Recently, he's started craving a lot of attention, howling more, & has started hissing & growling at me, & scratching violently, just after getting attention or fed.
He's never been so genuinely aggressive, & with the weight loss & constant attention need, I can't help but think something is wrong. It's like I've swapped cats with the neighbor.
Does anyone have any insight as to what may be wrong, if anything?
2006-11-02 15:49:59 · 16 answers · asked by italian_eyelashes 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Also, I give the attention to him whenever he asks and the other is not around, as it's extremely obvious the issue with her is jealousy.
Yes he is fixed, they both are.
I appreciate the help so far, you guys are fast!
2006-11-02 16:01:09 · update #1
I worm both of the cats regularly (once a month) using Hartz wormer medicine.
Is there anything else that could be causing this? Tonight he has been extremely cuddly.
2006-11-03 19:06:03 · update #2
A cat who goes outside requires a lot more calories than a totally indoor cat. Just trying to maintain their body heat in cold temperatures burns up a lot of calories. I would recommend trying to keep you cat indoors. As far as the fleas are concerned, they can make him anemic and give him tapeworm, which may be a factor in his weight loss.
I would suggest a visit to the vet (with a stool sample) and then keep you cat indoors to protect him from the dangers and rigors of the outdoors.
2006-11-02 17:01:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 07:24:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The significant weight loss itself is an issue that must be addressed. If he has been outside he could have contracted a virus, bacteria, abscess, worms, or other bloodborne parasites.
Keep him in for a few days watch his urination and bowel movements and monitor his water and food intake if no response to staying inside or if any of these is decreased go immediately to the veterinarian. Keep him separate from your other cats either in another room or in a large cat or dog crate.
Get him to the vet for evaluation. Good luck!
2006-11-02 15:58:18 · answer #3 · answered by LY K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jealous, and like a child trying to get attention any attention. I had a cat brought another home. Oh my gosh....they hated each other. I had to spend half the night in one room with one, and half the night in the other room with the other cat. The howling, meowing, endless.This went on forever. Hiss, change of behavior, the 1st. cat I had was getting distant, the girl cat was a scraper and ruled the roost. It was like horrible. It is probably the way it is gonna be. They will never get along. I've had cats and love em and like to be positive, but that one experience made a believer out of me. Good luck I think you will need it..
2006-11-02 15:59:47 · answer #4 · answered by Sage 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be jealousy of the other cat. Or it could be a bad tooth ache. Since he is losing weight, he could be vomiting it up from pain. And if he is hissing and growling, it could might be his way of saying help! I'm not well! I don't like the fact he's howling. Maybe you should check his teeth. If nothing is wrong, It's just jealousy!
2006-11-02 16:01:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
is he fixed! if not this can explain the attitude since he is going out side allot! male cats that are not fixed are more pron to becoming faro! weight could also be from running out side! he may have worms or eating some one Else's food! sudden change in diet causes running of the bowls which will cause weight lose!! if these things keep happening, take him to the vet.! it could be one or more of the things i wrote, or a more serious illness!!:)
2006-11-02 16:00:12 · answer #6 · answered by rblankenship_rblankenship 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe you cat maybe in heat.
Call up Friends of Animals or the Humane Society in your area and get a certificate to have him fixed.
That will extend his life as most unfixed cats do not live more than 2 years.
Once he is fixed your cat will become a loving pet.
2006-11-02 15:56:48 · answer #7 · answered by noice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the vet. Behavior changes can be a sign of something seriously wrong, as can sudden weight loss.
I would strongly suggest that your cats remain inside from now on, particularly the one who doesn't seem to be affected. Whatever is going on with the suddenly-aggressive one may be contagious, so if you can keep them seperated that would be wise.
2006-11-02 15:55:37 · answer #8 · answered by triviatm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I agree. Its best not to take chances with your cat. Go call your vet and ask them about it. It could be something important or it couldn't, depends. I have five cats, and whenever one starts acting severely different and doesn't change after like a day, I usually call the vet.
2006-11-02 15:58:42 · answer #9 · answered by fuzzy_suncat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Agression leads to depression. Depression leads to weight loss. Your cat is upset and not eating because of it!! Show your cat some love without the other cat around....just the two of you. It should help him calm down.
2006-11-02 15:53:30 · answer #10 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋