Mentally Unbalanced?!?

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Ok, now this may be a new one since I haven't been able to find any old threads on this topic.

My 10 year old mutt-cat, Smidge, has had this *new* thing for the last few months which is getting worse. He screams... literally screams... any time one of my other cats even so much as look at him. We had thought that there was some type of fight going on, as it sounded like someone was killing him. Now, after just observing for a few weeks, we're realizing that he's just plain nuts!!

Taz, my 13 year old, is obviously taking this as a threat each time Smidge does this to him. He gets in his face and screams! I'm afraid that one of these days (very soon, too) Taz is just going to snap and bite the crap outta him.

Any ideas???
 
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Any time a cat exhibits a behavior that's out of the ordinary, it's always a good idea to get a vet check-up. You want to rule out any medical problems that might be causing Smidge pain or discomfort. If he hasn't had bloodwork done lately, make sure you get a full blood panel in addition to a thorough physical exam, including a good look at his mouth and teeth.

Is it possible that there was some traumatic incident among your cats that's left a lasting impression on Smidge?

No cat suddenly becomes "just plain nuts" without a reason. You need to find out what's causing this unusual behavior for Smidge's sake, as well as your other cats who are also being affected by it.

If the vet can find no obvious physical problems, you may want to consult a feline neurologist. Ask your vet for a referral.

Don't wait til your cats hurt each other - you'll risk a whole new set of behavior problems with them if you don't get to the bottom of this.

Good thoughts for Smidge - hope he'll be ok.
 
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Originally Posted by KTLynn

Any time a cat exhibits a behavior that's out of the ordinary, it's always a good idea to get a vet check-up. You want to rule out any medical problems that might be causing Smidge pain or discomfort. If he hasn't had bloodwork done lately, make sure you get a full blood panel in addition to a thorough physical exam, including a good look at his mouth and teeth.

Is it possible that there was some traumatic incident among your cats that's left a lasting impression on Smidge?

No cat suddenly becomes "just plain nuts" without a reason. You need to find out what's causing this unusual behavior for Smidge's sake, as well as your other cats who are also being affected by it.

If the vet can find no obvious physical problems, you may want to consult a feline neurologist. Ask your vet for a referral.

Don't wait til your cats hurt each other - you'll risk a whole new set of behavior problems with them if you don't get to the bottom of this.

Good thoughts for Smidge - hope he'll be ok.
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Sometimes cats react because they sense something different about the other cat. Therefore I would take both in for a check -up and not assume it's just Smidge that has the problem. Good luck and plenty of hugs and kisses for your babies!
 
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Fred got weird after a head injury. He was a little strange for the rest of his life, but never did anything like that. I agree that your guys could benefit from a checkup. I hope it gets better for all of you.
 
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Thanks, all, for your responses.

Smidge has been to the vet, had his blood work, etc. with nothing out of the ordinary. Taz has also had his check-ups and, aside from being over weight (duh... he eats like a pig!), all is well.

Smidge has always been a bit "odd"
in the brain department, which is part of his charm, I guess, but this screaming stuff is driving us all crazy! I had asked our vet about the possibility of a neurological disorder, but she doesn't seem to think so. This particular vet has been with my babies since all of them were born, so she knows them very well. I think she also believes that Smidge is just a tiny bit off his rocker!! LOL!! Our alternative is starting him on tranquilizers, which I'm not too thrilled about, but if it continues it may just have to be.
 
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My SIL had a cat who went a little postal like that and they ended up having to put her on Prozac! She's been MUCH happier ever since.
 
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