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We got a new kitten 2 months ago. She is now 6 months old, Lucy. Our first cat Gus is 11 months old, we got him when he was 5 months old.
For the first 1.5 months it was great. They were in love.
I couldn't keep up with their nails so I got a mobile service to do it.
Almost 2 weeks ago they showed up with the groomer's dog in the van. They took the younger kitten Lucy and were back really fast (just a nail clip). Then they took my older kitten Gus, and it took a very long time. I could hear the dog barking so loud, that I could hear it inside my house. Gus has never seen a dog (indoor cat).
Anyway I'm pretty sure they traumatized him quite badly. He stopped eating much, he stopped playing much, he ignored Lucy, he ignored me.
Because he lost interest in his food, Lucy started eating his food.
On top of this my husband moved Gus' water fountain. So Gus also stopped drinking water. (I've now put it back and told my husband never to do that again.)
Past couple days Gus has been straining in the litter and pooping small hard pellets.
However, he has now started playing again with his laser toy (loves it) and eating a little bit again (we bought him new flavors of food and treats and it's definitely working). He's also going back to his affectionate self with me. Still not too interested in playing with high energy Lucy (I assume because he's slowly regaining his strength).
I could tell he is constipated. So I wanted a vet to give him an enema. I couldn't get to my regular vet so I took him to another one. They said they did feel something in his stomach but they refused to give him an enema, instead they wanted me to spend $1000 on blood work, x rays and more. I was obviously not going to do that. They thought it was cancer. I told them that they are being ridiculous and irresponsible.
We went home. Gus again ate a decent amount and played with me.
I called our regular vet and made an appointment for a few days from now, just for a wellness check. Since he is slowly improving.
What do you all think? Can being locked in a van with a screaming dog, then having your water moved right after traumatize a cat like this? I'm hopeful for a recovery. Not sure what I'm looking for here, maybe just support. Thanks.
For the first 1.5 months it was great. They were in love.
I couldn't keep up with their nails so I got a mobile service to do it.
Almost 2 weeks ago they showed up with the groomer's dog in the van. They took the younger kitten Lucy and were back really fast (just a nail clip). Then they took my older kitten Gus, and it took a very long time. I could hear the dog barking so loud, that I could hear it inside my house. Gus has never seen a dog (indoor cat).
Anyway I'm pretty sure they traumatized him quite badly. He stopped eating much, he stopped playing much, he ignored Lucy, he ignored me.
Because he lost interest in his food, Lucy started eating his food.
On top of this my husband moved Gus' water fountain. So Gus also stopped drinking water. (I've now put it back and told my husband never to do that again.)
Past couple days Gus has been straining in the litter and pooping small hard pellets.
However, he has now started playing again with his laser toy (loves it) and eating a little bit again (we bought him new flavors of food and treats and it's definitely working). He's also going back to his affectionate self with me. Still not too interested in playing with high energy Lucy (I assume because he's slowly regaining his strength).
I could tell he is constipated. So I wanted a vet to give him an enema. I couldn't get to my regular vet so I took him to another one. They said they did feel something in his stomach but they refused to give him an enema, instead they wanted me to spend $1000 on blood work, x rays and more. I was obviously not going to do that. They thought it was cancer. I told them that they are being ridiculous and irresponsible.
We went home. Gus again ate a decent amount and played with me.
I called our regular vet and made an appointment for a few days from now, just for a wellness check. Since he is slowly improving.
What do you all think? Can being locked in a van with a screaming dog, then having your water moved right after traumatize a cat like this? I'm hopeful for a recovery. Not sure what I'm looking for here, maybe just support. Thanks.