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Hi all. First time posting here, but I come here often to read or look up problems. I am hoping to get advice/reassurance/info! Sorry in advance for this long post, lol.
We recently moved to a small town in june, and since day one this cat decided to really take a liking to us. We tried not to encourage him to come in and refuse him, but over time (2 months) he has wormed his way into our home. I have been actively trying to find his owners with posters around town. No one has responded.
We decided to start feeding him about 3 weeks ago since he always has cried at us for food when we are in our kitchen and since he was sleeping in our home for 16 hours a day or so; it seems he is living here full time whether or not we feed him. During this time, still looking to see lost cat ads on various websites, have found nothing/have heard nothing. I also took this kitty to the vet to be checked for chip and tattoo, nothing. Has no idetification; only a very torn up horrible collar. You think if you owned a cat you would notice not being home at all? The vet was quite certain the kitty was left here; mentioned to me a lot of cats roam around these parts (in the country/small town) even if they have collars they are homeless beacause of being left behind or dropped off. He made it aparent it happens often here. (who does that?!) He confirmed he is a neutered male, so he was obviously someones cat at some point. He says he is 8+ years old. Up until this past week he has been such a snuggly kitty and very friendly and seemingly good health. However, this past week I've noticed he is way more sleepy than usual, then noticed worms and eggs on his back end. I decided since this cat has been in our care we ought to take him vet for a proper check-up and get his advice. The vet checked his vitals/felts around; and all is normal. He advised we de-worm since he does have worms regardless if we own him or not; since he's been an outdoor cat and for sure eating and bringing us mice. I listened to his advice and the people around me assuring me its the best thing for him because worms can kill him over time. I even asked what happens if he somehow does have a home and they for some reason have been giving him medication, he said the worst that can happen is that he will vomit and have diarrhea. He thanked me for providing him a home and told me to get rid of his current collar. I have since then bought him a new comfortable thinner collar; the one he had irritated him to no end with endless scratching and has shredded his fur off around his neck it was a mess. I attached a note to the new one just on the off chance. I am also keeping a close eye on him not letting him out as much during this time.
However I can't shake off this feeling, I know he was at one point someones cat, what if they are so used to him always being outside and he isn't a lost pet to them/doesn't care/didn't see my ads?! I just dewormed someone elses pet? I don't know this cats history at all. I am kind of feeling awful and I am worried about his state of health while being in my care. He seemed in decent health before. I am worrying that since he decided to move in with us, he perhaps hasn't been getting the proper care his previous owners may have been providing medical wise (if there is anything)? Ugh, I am hoping I did the right thing.
Anyway, the vet dewormed him around 11:30am yesturday with profender due to the cats mouth/teeth being in so horrible condition/sore causing him to not be cooperative about taking the pill version. I trusted the vet to make the right choice.
I have a few questions for all of you.
When a cat has worms are they typically more sleepy? Before the medication he had a big appetite, but has been generally just more sleepy/sleeping more than usual this last week and maybe a bit more unresponsive to a small degree than usual (not wanting as many pets, but tolerates them a bit, mildy grumpy) noticable not his usual self.
How long does it take for worms to fester? Was he maybe sick this entire time and just showing symptoms now?
I also notice when eating treats he has a split moment of trying to sniff/locate where it is before finally finding it (is that normal?)
Since the medication:
day one: he seemed the same as before the meds, still ate a lot; sleepy
day two: (a bit over 24 hrs ago), This afternoon he seems more sleepy, I would say more lethargic. When he is sleeping, he is REALLY sleeping, not very responsive if you come up to him while sleeping. If I wake him with his favorite treat he sleepily perks up and gets up for it; eats it all. When he decides to get up, he walks around the house and cries at the door again to be let outside. This morning he did go outside; was being cute; seemingly normal. I decided I better stay with him and went out to his favorite field shaking his treat bag, and he ran up to me; was excited to see me there, rolled in the grass, looking alert, normal etc. He ate a small amount of dry food and licked the liquids from the wet food before going out. But it's this afternoon lethargy and disinterest in his food today that has me worried. He is eating some of his dry food. He isn't drinking water that I have noticed, but is licking the liquid from his wet food but not eating very many of the soft chunks; if any.
Is this normal behavior? When should I start to be worried? I assumed this behavior would have been in the first 24 hours not after.
I have since then looked up side effects and of course have come across the most worst possible cases of peoples pets dying and now I can't help but be utterly traumatized!
I called the vet, and the receptionist assured me this is pretty normal behavior and should be coming around soon.
Oh, he has just come downstairs to visit me at my computer as I finish writing this; yawning and streching; being cute, played a bit with his toy. I guess that's a good sign.
He is just more slower in his demenor I guess than a week ago before him being like this.
I'd like to take him back to the vet and do a bunch of testing to be sure all his organs/bloodwork are good, what kind of appointment do I ask for? or is any of that even necessary?
lol, as you can tell, I have anxiety with anything health related, whether it be pets or humans, its all the same.
What do you guys think/recommend?
Thanks for listening. <3
*worrying*
We recently moved to a small town in june, and since day one this cat decided to really take a liking to us. We tried not to encourage him to come in and refuse him, but over time (2 months) he has wormed his way into our home. I have been actively trying to find his owners with posters around town. No one has responded.
We decided to start feeding him about 3 weeks ago since he always has cried at us for food when we are in our kitchen and since he was sleeping in our home for 16 hours a day or so; it seems he is living here full time whether or not we feed him. During this time, still looking to see lost cat ads on various websites, have found nothing/have heard nothing. I also took this kitty to the vet to be checked for chip and tattoo, nothing. Has no idetification; only a very torn up horrible collar. You think if you owned a cat you would notice not being home at all? The vet was quite certain the kitty was left here; mentioned to me a lot of cats roam around these parts (in the country/small town) even if they have collars they are homeless beacause of being left behind or dropped off. He made it aparent it happens often here. (who does that?!) He confirmed he is a neutered male, so he was obviously someones cat at some point. He says he is 8+ years old. Up until this past week he has been such a snuggly kitty and very friendly and seemingly good health. However, this past week I've noticed he is way more sleepy than usual, then noticed worms and eggs on his back end. I decided since this cat has been in our care we ought to take him vet for a proper check-up and get his advice. The vet checked his vitals/felts around; and all is normal. He advised we de-worm since he does have worms regardless if we own him or not; since he's been an outdoor cat and for sure eating and bringing us mice. I listened to his advice and the people around me assuring me its the best thing for him because worms can kill him over time. I even asked what happens if he somehow does have a home and they for some reason have been giving him medication, he said the worst that can happen is that he will vomit and have diarrhea. He thanked me for providing him a home and told me to get rid of his current collar. I have since then bought him a new comfortable thinner collar; the one he had irritated him to no end with endless scratching and has shredded his fur off around his neck it was a mess. I attached a note to the new one just on the off chance. I am also keeping a close eye on him not letting him out as much during this time.
However I can't shake off this feeling, I know he was at one point someones cat, what if they are so used to him always being outside and he isn't a lost pet to them/doesn't care/didn't see my ads?! I just dewormed someone elses pet? I don't know this cats history at all. I am kind of feeling awful and I am worried about his state of health while being in my care. He seemed in decent health before. I am worrying that since he decided to move in with us, he perhaps hasn't been getting the proper care his previous owners may have been providing medical wise (if there is anything)? Ugh, I am hoping I did the right thing.
Anyway, the vet dewormed him around 11:30am yesturday with profender due to the cats mouth/teeth being in so horrible condition/sore causing him to not be cooperative about taking the pill version. I trusted the vet to make the right choice.
I have a few questions for all of you.
When a cat has worms are they typically more sleepy? Before the medication he had a big appetite, but has been generally just more sleepy/sleeping more than usual this last week and maybe a bit more unresponsive to a small degree than usual (not wanting as many pets, but tolerates them a bit, mildy grumpy) noticable not his usual self.
How long does it take for worms to fester? Was he maybe sick this entire time and just showing symptoms now?
I also notice when eating treats he has a split moment of trying to sniff/locate where it is before finally finding it (is that normal?)
Since the medication:
day one: he seemed the same as before the meds, still ate a lot; sleepy
day two: (a bit over 24 hrs ago), This afternoon he seems more sleepy, I would say more lethargic. When he is sleeping, he is REALLY sleeping, not very responsive if you come up to him while sleeping. If I wake him with his favorite treat he sleepily perks up and gets up for it; eats it all. When he decides to get up, he walks around the house and cries at the door again to be let outside. This morning he did go outside; was being cute; seemingly normal. I decided I better stay with him and went out to his favorite field shaking his treat bag, and he ran up to me; was excited to see me there, rolled in the grass, looking alert, normal etc. He ate a small amount of dry food and licked the liquids from the wet food before going out. But it's this afternoon lethargy and disinterest in his food today that has me worried. He is eating some of his dry food. He isn't drinking water that I have noticed, but is licking the liquid from his wet food but not eating very many of the soft chunks; if any.
Is this normal behavior? When should I start to be worried? I assumed this behavior would have been in the first 24 hours not after.
I have since then looked up side effects and of course have come across the most worst possible cases of peoples pets dying and now I can't help but be utterly traumatized!
I called the vet, and the receptionist assured me this is pretty normal behavior and should be coming around soon.
Oh, he has just come downstairs to visit me at my computer as I finish writing this; yawning and streching; being cute, played a bit with his toy. I guess that's a good sign.
He is just more slower in his demenor I guess than a week ago before him being like this.
I'd like to take him back to the vet and do a bunch of testing to be sure all his organs/bloodwork are good, what kind of appointment do I ask for? or is any of that even necessary?
lol, as you can tell, I have anxiety with anything health related, whether it be pets or humans, its all the same.
What do you guys think/recommend?
Thanks for listening. <3
*worrying*