my cat used to be so fat (around 17 pounds) now he is about 12 pounds. he is about 8 years old and has been healthy. recently he has been peeing and pooping in the house (something he has never done before) and so i took him to the vet and they took a urine and poop sample and everything was normal. that was about 3 weeks ago. i put him in the basement for about a week with food and water and a bed. he was also taking laxatone. hes been out of the basement about a week and hasnt had any accidents that i know of but he did vomit once. now he has been barely moving all day just sitting in one spot and sleeping. usually he follows me around all day but he just doesnt want to get up. what is wrong with him?
2007-01-01 15:50:45 · 2 answers · asked by ? 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Forgot to say we did change the litter and he likes it
2007-01-02 09:12:12 · update #1
I would consider taking him to the vet for a second opinion, since he's had some pretty significant weight loss, and seems to have had a personality change. Cats can have a change in personality when they get older, as well. Did the cat have any blood work done? My cat has lost weight, and it was found that she has kidney disease. But it took blood work to find out. As far as inappropriately relieving himself in areas, he could be unhappy with his litter box, or unhappy about some change in his environment.
2007-01-02 03:20:09 · answer #1 · answered by catwoman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as I know, cats over eight years old are considered old. maybe your cat is just starting to have problems because of age.
2007-01-02 09:34:26 · answer #2 · answered by cp19002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋