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Hello!
I am worried about my cat, but I would appreciate some opinions.
The situation:
Species: Cat
Age: 7 year old
Sex/Neuter status: Male, neutered
Body weight: 7.3 kg (not sure in lb)
History: last September we had a scare when he stopped pooping/peeing, and the vet kept him two or 3 days, however no exact cause was found. He did not have a urinary blockage. The vet suggested hairballs may have caused severe constipation and the discomfort/pain from that caused the issue peeing. He is a bit overweight.
Clinical signs: for the past 3 days, he has been eating less and using the litter box less than usual.
He did pee (normal amount) twice today, and drinks as much as usual. He had less appetite on Monday and Tuesday, but has been asking for food today. He defecated twice (I think) since Sunday or Monday, including once this morning. It looked kinda dry, but not more than usual (he is always on the constipated side)
He threw up once, undigested food, just after eating, on Monday, and made weird licking movements tonight after eating for half a second (he had done that last time, so it worries me).
He seems a bit more cuddly than usual maybe, but otherwise normal levels of energy, playful, purrs when being brushed as usual. Maybe he sleeps in a different position (on the side) than usual, but... I may also just be obsessing about it.
On Sunday, a dog visited my place for 2 hours. It was the first time my cat met a dog, so it may have been stressful, even though he did not seem particularly anxious during the visit.
He does not seem to be going to the litter box frequently and strain, he just goes... less than normal. His belly feels... full or a bit bloated, though I am really not sure of this observation.
Duration: since Sunday evening/Monday
I am worried that the same thing as last year is happening, and am not sure what to do, and whether this is an emergency. I have an appointment with his regular vet in a week, but I could try other vets to see if they have any earlier opening. If not, any idea, whether I should keep him on dry food (veterinary fiber dry food) or switch him to wet food? Should I feed him or not? Could it be a urinary blockage/issue even though he peed twice today? I know I am sometimes too quick to get worried, especially about my cat, I am just not sure if this is one of these cases.
Thank you!
I am worried about my cat, but I would appreciate some opinions.
The situation:
Species: Cat
Age: 7 year old
Sex/Neuter status: Male, neutered
Body weight: 7.3 kg (not sure in lb)
History: last September we had a scare when he stopped pooping/peeing, and the vet kept him two or 3 days, however no exact cause was found. He did not have a urinary blockage. The vet suggested hairballs may have caused severe constipation and the discomfort/pain from that caused the issue peeing. He is a bit overweight.
Clinical signs: for the past 3 days, he has been eating less and using the litter box less than usual.
He did pee (normal amount) twice today, and drinks as much as usual. He had less appetite on Monday and Tuesday, but has been asking for food today. He defecated twice (I think) since Sunday or Monday, including once this morning. It looked kinda dry, but not more than usual (he is always on the constipated side)
He threw up once, undigested food, just after eating, on Monday, and made weird licking movements tonight after eating for half a second (he had done that last time, so it worries me).
He seems a bit more cuddly than usual maybe, but otherwise normal levels of energy, playful, purrs when being brushed as usual. Maybe he sleeps in a different position (on the side) than usual, but... I may also just be obsessing about it.
On Sunday, a dog visited my place for 2 hours. It was the first time my cat met a dog, so it may have been stressful, even though he did not seem particularly anxious during the visit.
He does not seem to be going to the litter box frequently and strain, he just goes... less than normal. His belly feels... full or a bit bloated, though I am really not sure of this observation.
Duration: since Sunday evening/Monday
I am worried that the same thing as last year is happening, and am not sure what to do, and whether this is an emergency. I have an appointment with his regular vet in a week, but I could try other vets to see if they have any earlier opening. If not, any idea, whether I should keep him on dry food (veterinary fiber dry food) or switch him to wet food? Should I feed him or not? Could it be a urinary blockage/issue even though he peed twice today? I know I am sometimes too quick to get worried, especially about my cat, I am just not sure if this is one of these cases.
Thank you!
