We have two kitties, Tiger who is a 31/2 year old long hair female tabby and Matthew, an 8 month old long hair black male kitty. Both are strictly indoors, as we live in downtown Phoenix and it isn't safe out there. Tiger has lately been determined to get out, and is getting quite good at it. She used to stay out for only a few hours, then come back offended that I didn't chase her more. Now she escapes and is gone all night. She is behind on her shots by about 6 months, so I am worried. Matthew needs his as well. A few weeks ago Tiger escaped and came home in a really bad mood, suddenly agressive. Upon checking her over (and risking life and limb) I found that she was covered in fleas. We immediately bathed her and everything was fine. Two weeks, no more itching.
Today we came home to find that the back door somehow was open (no clue) and Tiger is gone. What is more wierd is Matthew is in a really bad mood. No one can touch him. Usually he is willing to be carted around in a doll stroller by our girls. He threatens the life of anyone getting w/i 2 feet. I risked life and limb and checked for fleas, ear mites, found nothing. I am worried that Tiger's escapes have brought home something bad.
I keep thinking rabies. Help. I know they need their shots and they will get thim next week. Any other thoughts?
Today we came home to find that the back door somehow was open (no clue) and Tiger is gone. What is more wierd is Matthew is in a really bad mood. No one can touch him. Usually he is willing to be carted around in a doll stroller by our girls. He threatens the life of anyone getting w/i 2 feet. I risked life and limb and checked for fleas, ear mites, found nothing. I am worried that Tiger's escapes have brought home something bad.
I keep thinking rabies. Help. I know they need their shots and they will get thim next week. Any other thoughts?