My kitty, who is about 10 months old has been going out for a few hours everyday and come back fine.
But lately it's been very hot and he's not used to the heat. He comes back lazy and sleepy and he hs no energy. He seems sick but I don't know why he would be sick.
HELP! Could it be eatting plants or bugs? He does that alot.
Also, his somache is a little tender when we touching. I was petting him and he would meow whenever i would go over that spot.
Please help me, I'm very worried.
2007-08-02 17:10:59 · 7 answers · asked by Linzy 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Honestly, this doesn't sound good. If your cat goes outside, he could have gotten in to ANYTHING or even attacked or hit by a car. Injury is not always apparent on the outside...
I work in an emergency animal hospital and, of course, we see a of of sick kittys. Many times, people delay bringing their pets in for the same reasons that you may be delaying taking yours in. They think the cat is just "tired" or "depressed", or even just "hot".
When you have a cat that's not acting right, you should always suspect the physical, first. If you wait around, you could end up waiting around too long and end up with a seriously ill or dead cat. Cats often hide the fact that they aren't feeling well, so by the time the cat is "acting" sick, it's usually already been sick for a while.
2007-08-02 17:41:35 · answer #1 · answered by Tublet Want To Try It™ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A trip to the vet is a good idea. If your kitty's been going outside, he could have eaten something bad or he may have been in contact with something harmful. Many plants are poisonous & drinking even a small amount of antifreeze can be fatal. Also, if he seems ill, he may have been infected by a sick cat somewhere in the neighborhood. His tender stomach could be from being sick, or maybe he's hurt in that area & possibly even infected.
Our cats, who we keep indoors for their safety, do act a little differently in hot weather-- they take more naps on the bare floor than on the carpet or furniture & don't play as much in the daytime. They drink a little more water, too. But they don't act sick.
2007-08-03 00:43:41 · answer #2 · answered by Catkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first step, as usual, is to take your kitty to the vet.
Cats, especially if they have medium or lorng fur, tend to get a little pooped out and cranky with the heat.
As for the abdomin pain, I'm not sure. A lot of things could be not right. For all we know, he could have ulcers, or something not serious at all. So taking him to the vet will be the best solution.
Best of luck to you and your kitty.
2007-08-03 00:29:25 · answer #3 · answered by MeowMeow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The heat will cause cats to be less active and lay around some, but if he's having abdominal tenderness and it seems painful to the touch, you should get him to the vet to be examined. Maybe he's cranky from the heat, but maybe there is something wrong, and you'd rather be safe than sorry I am sure.
2007-08-03 00:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by NinjenWV 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of things that could be wrong. Yes cats behavior can change with the heat, especially if they get dehydrated. Is he current on his vaccines? If not Feline Distemper could be the cause. Without seeing the animal no one can help you. Take him to the vet
2007-08-03 00:14:45 · answer #5 · answered by Brianna T 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear that. Did you take him to the vet? Maybe he's just in a bad mood becuase of the heat like we sometimes r!
2007-08-03 00:14:17 · answer #6 · answered by Coolio 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible he's been eating things he shouldn't from outside. Schedule appointment with the vet.
2007-08-03 02:12:35 · answer #7 · answered by Adam L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋