Worried about Cat.. Please help..?

Question

My cat hasn't gotten any of his shots yet. He seems healthy, normal every day stuff. Sleeps during the day and goes wild at night. He would meow like crazy at night looking for someone to play. And when we wake in the morning he would be all happy and be running around. I still worry he can die faster then normal cats

Oh and he is nocturnal or insombiac...

too poor to get all the shots. 1 alone is almost 100$ and it has to get booster shots every month after. thats many 100s...

Answer 1

If you can only afford 1 set of shots, get the rabies shots. This is probably the most dangerous disease that a cat could get and possibly even pass on to you. Also, try to keep the cat indoors. If the cat does not have shots and is allowed to go outside, the cat may later get sick from exposure to disease outside. Some cats do die from diseases like feline leukemia that are contagious between cats, and could have been prevented with the proper shots.

Right now, it does sound like you do probably have a healthy cat, though there are a few diseases that the cat may not show symptoms that have to be tested for. It is not unusual for cats to be nocturnal, this is natural. If the cat is young, it will run around and play more than an older cat would, and generally beg for attention more.

Answer 2

Honestly yes they should have shots to prevent illnesses. However Providing they are healthy and fed well you really should not worry. All cats are nocturnal creatures by nature. They sleep all day an average of 16 to 18 hours the rest is eat and play time. Good luck but kitty will be just fine. I highly recommend a rabies shot tough since it goes outside and can get bit by a rabid animal and pass it on.

Answer 3

My kitty used to sleep all day and run around at night too. I got her on a schedule where I'd play with her as much as possible during the day and now at night she sleeps. Also, before I go to bed, I calm her. I pet her tummy and scratch her chin, anything that puts her in a relaxing mood. Now she knows when I do that it's time for bed. Maybe I'm blessed with an easy cat, but it's worth a try. Just give him as much love as possible. I know it's hard to get your cat shots when your financially unstable. I've been there. I took in 1 homeless and 1 abused cat and couldn't get them their shots for a little bit too. I keep them indoors and just start putting money away for it. You will feel better when you know your little guy is protected. As far as the other responce you got that you shoudn't have a cat unless you can pay for it, I don't agree! It's better for a kitty to be in a loving home than out on the street. But please dont wait too long to get the shots, try to look for a lost cost vet in your area, also, getting him neutered is an option and some places do that for free. Good luck to you and your kitty!

Answer 4

You do not say where you're from, but if you're in the States, there are many shelters and pet charity groups that offer vaccinations for free or greatly reduced rates. Some groups will provide the service for any animal and some require that you show financial need. Stores like Petco and PetSmart also have cost-effective vaccination clinics in various locations, so you could always call and check out that option as well. If you live outside the States, you can still check with local pet groups in your area (if there are any) and see if they perform this service.

Your cat can survive without vaccines, but he is at far greater risk if he doesn't receive them, especially if he ever goes outside. In the U.S., most areas require that animals have the vaccination for rabies, so you could be at risk of losing your cat if you can't produce evidence of a rabies shot. (Fortunately, that doesn't happen often, but it can.)

Good luck!

Answer 5

Yes. Cats that are allowed outside most definitely have a shorter life span than indoor cats. The reasons for this is they may get run over by a vehicle, killed by other animals or pick up a disease from other animals or animal feces. A outside cat can have a lifespan as short as 2-5 years, whereas ... an indoor cat may live as long as 17 years.

BTW: If you have your cat neutered, his yearning to go outside will either diminish or be somewhat lessened. I had my cat neutered ... and he's never even tried to go outside since.

Answer 6

It sounds like your cat has not been neutered yet. Its been my experience that when males are neutered they tend to mellow out a bit. They don't loose personality though. They definitely wander less and have less desire to compete with other neighbourhood cats. If you cannot afford shots for your cat (They can get very spendy) the next best thing is to limit his exposure to as many cats as possible as this is how they pass various diseases like feline leukaemia. Especially if they fight with others and get scratched or bitten. Which is what Tom cats tend to do. :-)

Answer 7

My cats go insane at night and in the early morning. They will wake me up and it drives me crazy. Maybe you should call around to any local animal shelters and see if they give discounts on shots. Where I live they have a thing called the neuter commuter and they travel around giving discounts on neutering.

Answer 8

Shots are expensive but at least get his rabies. Check out local vets that have a "rabies special rate" day. Was he a feral/stray you just picked up? Indoor cats live much longer the outdoor

Answer 9

Cats are normal with their behaviors...but just try to get the shots as soon as u can because its very important.

Answer 10

If anything happened to your cat you would blame yourself. Spend the time and money to get those shots and get them fixed if necessary. You will blame yourself for not doing the right thing. Make that appointment today