my cat is five years old and he isnt the most agreeable cat but lately he has been more irratable, lossing fur, scratching himself and then not letting them heal, and he has also been throwing up more recently and i dont know if it is just hairballs or if he isnt keeping down what he is eating. so any suggustions u have are welcome
2007-04-25 14:47:01 · 7 answers · asked by brenna249 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
If he is 5 years old and never had this problem before, it sounds like it could be mites or even ringworm. Both of these are contagious. Ringworms are something that you can get. You really need to get hold of a vet and let them know what the problem is. Maybe you can describe what you are seeing on your cat and he can make suggestions. I would not chance it. Protect you and your cat. Good luck and I hope it all works out. Remember, God always takes care of us. One way or another.
2007-04-25 15:19:54 · answer #1 · answered by bonnie g 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats are very good at hiding they are sick. When they get to the point when they are showing obvious symptoms, they need to be taken to the vet as soon as possible. It may be stress. . .But it sounds like a health issue your local vet can diagnose.
Can you tell if he has been losing weight? That is a sure sign something is very wrong. The losing hair thing needs to be addressed by a vet. They can do some quick bloodwork to make sure no cancer/liver problems are going down. They can also check the urine for problems and give him ointment for the fur problems at least. (If they are raw and painful)
2007-04-25 14:52:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your cat needs to be dropped on the vet, and quickly! The cut back it have been given whilst being trimmed is now maximum in all probability contaminated. meanwhile, to assist it drink and consume, attempt giving it some tuna fish with the tuna water it got here with. be certain to place the tuna in a small bowl so the cat won't cut back that's mouth!, and upload somewhat greater water to it (perhaps a fourth of a cup). good success, i'm hoping the main suitable for you and your cat!
2016-10-30 07:46:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though there is no such thing as "normal" in a cat as far as cats In general, any change in behavior for a particular cat calls for a trip to the vet pronto!
2007-04-25 14:56:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your kitty is sick.
You see this on the boards a lot, but there is a reason: Take him to the vet.
He could be allergic to something, or be reacting to heat if you're in a hot area. There are other possibilities, but those come to mind first.
2007-04-25 15:11:09 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he may have gotten into fiber glass and it got into his skin or a little household cleaner or it could be bad food new ones are popping up everywhere no matter what get his food and take him and the food to the vet if you get there quick enough they may be able to do something and if they can't better off to put him to sleep than let him suffer
2007-04-25 14:54:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
That sounds like he's sick I'd suggest a trip to the vet it sounds like it could be a tumor or something to me.
2007-04-25 14:53:42 · answer #7 · answered by Lynne 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋