My wife recently brought home a new kitten that she found beside the highway. He has adjusted to our home and other cats wonderfully.
The strange thing is that sometimes, not all the time, when he sleeps he will awaken as if startled or if he is dreaming he is falling. He will hiss and screach and look around kinda lost. Also prior to consciousness he sometimes will wet his bedding and have excessive drool. Most of the time I can just reach over and pet him and tell him gently everything is ok and he will quickly recover. But last night was his worst episode. He really let out a screach and jumped up and bolted blindly out of the room. He hit some furniture, but was ok. I thought this would be it but then it happened again a few hours later. He just jerks awake, wets the bed, and bolts in whatever direction he happens to be facing.
Has anyone experienced anything like this. Our vet says that he might be dealing with some pretty heavy issues. Any ideas as to the cause or treatment would be appreciated.
Thanks-
Ed
The strange thing is that sometimes, not all the time, when he sleeps he will awaken as if startled or if he is dreaming he is falling. He will hiss and screach and look around kinda lost. Also prior to consciousness he sometimes will wet his bedding and have excessive drool. Most of the time I can just reach over and pet him and tell him gently everything is ok and he will quickly recover. But last night was his worst episode. He really let out a screach and jumped up and bolted blindly out of the room. He hit some furniture, but was ok. I thought this would be it but then it happened again a few hours later. He just jerks awake, wets the bed, and bolts in whatever direction he happens to be facing.
Has anyone experienced anything like this. Our vet says that he might be dealing with some pretty heavy issues. Any ideas as to the cause or treatment would be appreciated.
Thanks-
Ed