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xxblushesxx -> Cats Hide Their Pain (1/21/2012 8:59:54 PM)

Which is noble and stuff, but difficult for the humans that wish to help them.
One of our favorite kittehs, (yep, they're all our favorites) is acting different today.
She is around ten to twelve years old, a long haired calico, and of course, the sassiest one of the bunch. (look up norty torty)
She was fine this morning; eating everyone else's food, fighting with Fitzy, and being, well, her bratty self.
Since we have many pets, it didn't occur to me until this evening that she wasn't up on the counter, trying to bully her way into eating everyone else's food. And that I hadn't seen much of her all day. I knew where she had been. (in a pet bed under an armoire) And that's where I found her.
I brought her down and she claimed her rightful place on the head of the couch. And stayed there.
She didn't growl at me as she usually does after the dogs are put to bed. (it's her lovely way of asking for cat treats every night. I don't know, I don't ask.)
She didn't even get up for the cat treats when HM shook the bag.
He thinks it's a good sign she was purring, even though I explained that even dying cats purr to deter predators.
So, we're hoping she has a bug of some sort. And that she'll be ok tomorrow. If she's not back to her old self, she's off to the vet on Monday.
Soooo...any ideas?
(Nothing has been added or taken away. I can't think of anything that's been different over the last couple of days.)
Thanks in advance for any ideas/thoughts.



OttersSwim -> RE: Cats Hide Their Pain (1/21/2012 9:12:56 PM)

We just took our cat to the vet for non-eating.  Turns out that one of his claws had grown so long it curled around and was growing nearly 3/8ths of an inch into his paw.  It must have been terribly painful, but there was no sign of anything wrong until he stopped eating. 

If the behavior continues, a visit to your vet is advised.



Kaliko -> RE: Cats Hide Their Pain (1/21/2012 9:29:15 PM)

Yes, I learned the hard way that cats hide their pain. I was amazed when my vet picked my cat up and my cat yelled with pain, even though I had been picking her up with no complaint at all. My vet said my cat didn't want me to know. And she did a good job...because I didn't know.



xxblushesxx -> RE: Cats Hide Their Pain (1/21/2012 9:30:41 PM)

Absolutely. Has anyone noticed that stuff like this only happens late on Saturday nights? It's a conspiracy.



Kirata -> RE: Cats Hide Their Pain (1/21/2012 9:44:59 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: xxblushesxx

1. she wasn't up on the counter, trying to bully her way into eating everyone else's food.
2. I hadn't seen much of her all day.
3. She didn't growl at me as she usually does
4. She didn't even get up for the cat treats when HM shook the bag.

This is what you call hiding the fact that something is wrong?? [:D]

K.



Kirata -> RE: Cats Hide Their Pain (1/21/2012 9:51:47 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: OttersSwim

Turns out that one of his claws had grown so long it curled around and was growing nearly 3/8ths of an inch into his paw.

I gotta say, how anybody could miss something like that seems astounding to me. I mean ferchrissake, that's only one click short of not noticing right away that he's missing a leg. Don't you ever bother to check him over? Brush him? Trim his claws? Play with him? You know, as if he was something you actually CARED about?

K.



xxblushesxx -> RE: Cats Hide Their Pain (1/22/2012 2:27:13 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Kirata


quote:

ORIGINAL: xxblushesxx

1. she wasn't up on the counter, trying to bully her way into eating everyone else's food.
2. I hadn't seen much of her all day.
3. She didn't growl at me as she usually does
4. She didn't even get up for the cat treats when HM shook the bag.

This is what you call hiding the fact that something is wrong?? [:D]

K.



Yes, because:
1. She's always first in line for the noms. She steals it while it's still on the counter (even though we've tried to discourage that.)
2. She's always got her nose stuck into everything. Especially on days HM is home. She follows him everywhere.
3. She growls for treats every night. (you'd think asking nicely would work better, but not for a princess apparently) [:-][8|]
4. Just like with the food, she's the one growling and meowing until she gets it.

So yah, it's very unusual for her.



Duskypearls -> RE: Cats Hide Their Pain (1/22/2012 2:41:04 AM)

Blush, without more info, it's hard to say. Any previous health problems? Any signs recently that she hasn't been up to snuff? Any runny eyes/nose? Does she sit or lay in any funny position? Does she cry or growl when you pick her up?

First, always check the mouth/teeth/gums for broken teeth, infection and abscess. Check throat for anything stuck in it, i.e., string (could be hiding under tongue), a pin, a bone, etc. Check gum color (should be pink), and hydration level, (gums should be wet/moist). Any way to tell if she's urinated or defecated lately? Must consider intestinal blockage, which could be diagnosed by x-ray/ultrasound. Can you take a rectal temp?

Any drooling or bad breath? Smell the mouth, anus and vulva, looking for any smell out of the ordinary. Any painful or distended abdomen? Imbalance or difficulty walking? Could she have gotten into a toxin/poison? Any vomiting?

Anorexia in cats can have fast and deadly effects, i.e., hepatic lipidosis (a liver issue), which can kill them. Try to get her to eat anything; tuna & it's liquid (water, not oil), cheese, treats, raw or cooked meat, baby food (no onion or garlic), fish. If necessary, make a slurry of canned cat food and water, and gently syringe it into her mouth, about 1 dropperful every 10 min. for an hour, wait 2 hrs. and repeat. Cod liver oil (hi in Vit A, D, E & energy), and/or catnip may aid in restoring appetite. Unflavored Pedialyte if she's not drinking, in the same amounts/rate as the syringed food.


It could be a myriad of things, anemia, diabetes, acid stomach, cancer, constipation, heart disease, jaw injury, hyperthyroidism, oral/throat/stomach ulcers, hairballs, injury, pain, medication, feline leukemia.....

If she has a respiratory infection, her sense of smell may be comprised. Try heating up some wet, canned food to see if that interests her. Put some wet food on her lips, chin and/or paw tops, and see if she'll eat it.

I'd get her to a vet quick as you can, run all the blood tests possible, including urinalysis, and get abdominal x-rays.

Good luck, Blush, and please let us know how she's doing in the morning.



xxblushesxx -> RE: Cats Hide Their Pain (1/22/2012 2:49:34 AM)

"Anorexia in cats can have fast and deadly effects, i.e., hepatic lipidosis (a liver issue), which can kill them." I was trying to remember the term for this last night, as I was explaining to HM how bad it is when cats don't eat.

All of our cats are very healthy, see the vets regularly, and have no health issues. (except of course, she's out of sorts now)
She did use the littler box last night (urinated) so we were happy to see that. (not in a weird way ya pervs)

Other than her irregular behaviour (which has us totally freaked) she appears healthy. If she's not eating and bullying today, we will take her temp and give her tuna. (too bad our forehead scan thermometer doesn't work on fur) Hopefully yesterday was an aberration, and everything will be better today.

Thanks so much, Dusky. You totally rock.




JstAnotherSub -> RE: Cats Hide Their Pain (1/22/2012 3:19:14 AM)

edit cause all I said had already been said so much better than I did.

Hope ya puss is better soon Blushes!



xxblushesxx -> RE: Cats Hide Their Pain (1/22/2012 3:46:54 AM)

My puss is just fine, thank you. In fact, I'll have you know that...oh. Uhmmm...yeah...ok...(nm)

**blush**

*slinks off*



xxblushesxx -> RE: Cats Hide Their Pain (1/22/2012 5:13:43 AM)

Nope. No eating today. She is watching the fish. She goes to the vet first thing in the morning barring a miraculous recovery. [:o]



calamitysandra -> RE: Cats Hide Their Pain (1/22/2012 5:33:01 AM)

I hope it is something completely harmless and easily remedied.

DuskyPearls check list is a good way to start. Control all the things she recommended and write them down, then bring the list with you to the vet.



xxblushesxx -> RE: Cats Hide Their Pain (1/22/2012 6:03:39 AM)

Well, I'm already thinking it's bad.
Not because I automatically think that, but on her last vet appointment, we noted she had lost some weight. No biggie in itself, but she threw up twice yesterday, and hasn't eaten or behaved as hers normal "kittenish" self. It could be a viral or bacterial infection, but it could be cancer.



GreedyTop -> RE: Cats Hide Their Pain (1/22/2012 6:07:42 AM)

*hugs Chrissy*

sending positive thoughts to you, HM, and the Princess....



Fornica -> RE: Cats Hide Their Pain (1/22/2012 6:13:33 AM)

Aw, keep us updated <3



tazzygirl -> RE: Cats Hide Their Pain (1/22/2012 6:24:29 AM)

An intestinal blockage could do that as well.

smooches to you and Fitzy.

I hope she gets better soon.



xxblushesxx -> RE: Cats Hide Their Pain (1/22/2012 6:46:20 AM)

Thanks everyone! I really am hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.
If something happens to her, it would devastate HM, as he always says she is the best cat in the world, and they are certainly devoted to one another.
Hopefully, this is a bug and nothing more. But I gotta say the weight loss, loss of appetite and change in behaviour are certainly a concern.



Duskypearls -> RE: Cats Hide Their Pain (1/22/2012 8:34:42 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: xxblushesxx

"Anorexia in cats can have fast and deadly effects, i.e., hepatic lipidosis (a liver issue), which can kill them." I was trying to remember the term for this last night, as I was explaining to HM how bad it is when cats don't eat.

All of our cats are very healthy, see the vets regularly, and have no health issues. (except of course, she's out of sorts now)
She did use the littler box last night (urinated) so we were happy to see that. (not in a weird way ya pervs)

Other than her irregular behaviour (which has us totally freaked) she appears healthy. If she's not eating and bullying today, we will take her temp and give her tuna. (too bad our forehead scan thermometer doesn't work on fur) Hopefully yesterday was an aberration, and everything will be better today.

Thanks so much, Dusky. You totally rock.



Always a pleasure, my dear. We all hope for the very best for your sweet furball. Do try to force feed her today, if necessary, instead of waiting for Monday's vet visit. Several days w/o food for a kitty can definitely create serious circumstances.

If you haven't a rectal thermometer handy, and your hands are relatively sensitive, you can usually detect a fever in the ears and paw pads.

Do keep us updated, Blush.



xxblushesxx -> RE: Cats Hide Their Pain (1/22/2012 8:41:51 AM)

He doesn't think she has a fever.
He'll probably have a fit if I try to force-feed her...



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