can someone come up with a sensible answer?I have 2 exoticic shorthair persian cats.?

Question

1 of them seems 2 shiver alot when he is lying down.he is less than a year old.he is an indoor cat but has acess to outdoor enclosure.all our floors are wood covered.he is allowed on the furniture so i dont think he is cold.what do you pet lovers out there think.he is a very shy timd cat of nervous desposition,and always hides under the bath on a concrete floor for hours if strangers come in the house.

Answer 1

You might want to have a vet check out your shivering cat - he could have a health issue that is causing either the shivering or the timidity issues, or perhaps even both.

For the fearfullness, you may find this article to be helpful:
http://www.paws.org/cas/resources/fact_sheets_cats/fearfulcat.php

Answer 2

'Shorthair persian'?! Persian's are longhaired by definition.

Not sure about the shivering. It is very unlikely that a cat would allow himself to become cold - does he have plenty of access to plenty of bedding and warm places out of draughts?

Are there any other symptoms? Sneezing, any runny eyes or nose? Diarrhoea, not eating much? Shivering alone would perhaps not indicate a problem, but if you're ever worried about a pet you should always pick up a phone and ask a vet - they will advise you for free if they think there's not a problem of if they think it's worth taking a look at him.

I think it's most probably just to do with his nervous disposition - nervous cats often quake. But like I said, ask a vet if you are worried.

Chalice

Answer 3

One of my cats is very nervous , highly strung and hides away if anyone comes over,but he is nearly 15 and has always been like this .I would take him for a check-up at the vets to make sure he's ok and then just accept he is a nevous cat.
Try putting his bed in the bathroom so he has somewhere he feels safe and warm when you have visitors,hope this helps.

Answer 4

The short hair brush may not be enough for the long-haired cat and vice versa. You'll probably need more than one Furminator to properly de-shed them, although that can be expensive. I think my family ended up just getting the less expensive FurBuster because it seems to work about as well and has the advantage of the blades being interchangeable, but if you can afford two Furminators then by all means.

Answer 5

I think as you say he is timid and ver nervous even when he is in your home so the best thing to do is make him feel as safe as possible stroke and talk quietly to him reassure him as uch as possible, if you know you are getting visitors put him somewhere safe and secure don't leave him to ru for cover you do it for him so he knows you are going to be the one who looks out for him eventually he will realise he is as safe as anywhere aslong as you are around and hopefully it wil stop. He is still very young he may grow out of it have a chat with your vet and see what he says but remember if you start giving him medication now you may have to give him it longterm and even in animals it can become addictive so it might not be such a good idea you yourself can do as good a job of reassuring him

Answer 6

Shivering when not cold is not normal. It sounds to me like he may be mildly epileptic. He may be having small seizures. If the money is available, I would have him checked out by a vet.

Answer 7

aww, he sounds adorable. i had two cats myself and to be honest i never had this problem. i dont think its cold tho. they have their coats to keep them warm and i'd of thought the other would do the same. i do remember my cat twitching alot when asleep, i put it down to dreaming? sorry if i've not really helped, if your concerned maybe you should spk to a vet. if only for your piece of mind.

Answer 8

Maybe a vet(not from Nam obviously) might be better to ask as symptoms are more visual!