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littleminnie

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Poorly cat.
« on: February 17, 2014, 02:07:14 PM »
Our cat slept all night last night upstairs (as usual). She got up this morning had a tiny amount to eat, went out and came back in, went upstairs (about 8am) and hasn't come down since. (I've never known her do this before). She is just lying on the bed looking very sorry for herself.
Any ideas?
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libby1

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Re: Poorly cat.
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2014, 02:26:32 PM »
Take her to the vet if she's no better tomorrow and try and get her to drink

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Scampi

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Re: Poorly cat.
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2014, 02:27:38 PM »
Is she due for worming?  My cat used to go off her food and become very lethargic if she needed worming.  She also did it if she was struggling with a fur ball.  Maybe you could give your vet a ring for some advice?
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Taz2

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Re: Poorly cat.
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2014, 02:57:09 PM »
I always take mine as soon as they show symptoms like this. Even if it is not life threatening there may be something she can have to make her feel better quicker. Does she feel hot to touch? She could have an abscess developing.

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littleminnie

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Re: Poorly cat.
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2014, 03:34:22 PM »
No she doesn't feel hot. Not going to the toilet or being sick. Still purrs when I stroke her. Never seen her like this. If she doesn't pick up later I'll take to the vet in the morning.
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Taz2

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Re: Poorly cat.
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2014, 05:45:23 PM »
Check whether her claws are still intact. She could have had a near miss with a car and they instinctively put out their claws which get chewed up by the tarmac. She could be a bit shocked or have some bruising which you don't know about. I hope she recovers from whatever it is soon.

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littleminnie

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Re: Poorly cat.
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2014, 06:28:36 PM »
Thanks Taz. She has ventured downstairs and having a few biscuits. (The ones for sensitive stomachs).
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CLKD

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Re: Poorly cat.
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2014, 06:36:29 PM »
Purring is no guide to if a cat is happy because they purr to bring down their anxiety levels.

Make an appt with the Vet. ready for the morning!
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Taz2

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Re: Poorly cat.
« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2014, 07:45:34 AM »
I'd forgotten that CLKD. Our "spare" cat was hit by a car and disappeared for three days before dragging himself through our catflap. One back leg was just about severed and he had other scrape injuries down both his sides and face. He purred constantly while waiting for his owner to arrive and the vet did say that this was a calming measure - although he might have just been glad to have finally made it back to his adopted home.

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littleminnie

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Re: Poorly cat.
« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2014, 10:52:45 AM »
What a difference a day makes. She had breakfast this morning then went out.
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CLKD

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Re: Poorly cat.
« Reply #10 on: February 18, 2014, 11:20:33 AM »
That's good.  Keep an eye on her though ………

Maybe she was cold? this changeable weather  ::)
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honeybun

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« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2014, 01:43:13 PM »
Maybe she fancied a duvet day  ;D


Glad she is better


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littleminnie

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Re: Poorly cat.
« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2014, 02:27:45 PM »
 ;D.
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Dyan

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Re: Poorly cat.
« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2014, 08:36:26 AM »
Glad your cat is better LM :)
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