clive is sick! ???

clive just isn't himself. he adopted us about two months ago now. was a homeless out door cat for about six months before he picked us. the vet looked him over when we first got him, and tested him for everything. and gave him shots. he's still mostly an outdoor cat (but doesn't stray from the back yard), and doesnt use a cat box. yesterday afternoon when i got home (temp was about 45f) he didnt come when i opened the door. i kept shaking the cat food box (which always works.) later i heard him meowing unpleasantly at the other back door. i called. he didnt jump the little fence (all strange for him). i went to the other door and opened it. he sorta came in. he spent the next four hours sitting in the same hunched position, meowing in that unpleasant way (sorta low and distressed) off and on.
i went to bed. he just sat there. middle of the night he meowed again. i turned on the light and he was peeing on the rug (never! done that before). its now 645am. he wont eat. when i stand him up he just lies down!
ill call the vet when they open.
no wheezing, coughing etc.
any thoughts?

ps, the dog keep staring at him looking stressed out (they are friends).
thanks:confused:

He may have gotten into something that doesn't agree with him. He should see the vet.

Good luck and I hope Clive feels better!

I agree with smokey the elder- See a vet asap!

:(

took clive to the vet. he has lost almost a pound (in less than a month). is dehydrated, anemic, jaundiced... and the vet heard a new heart murmer. the vet thinks its some kind of liver thing going on.
he was checked in, and given IV fluids, antibiotics, an xray, and blood work and urine work.
the terrible thing is i have to leave town friday! but the housesitter for the dog and cat is great, and said he will handle everything.

this stinks! poor clive.

Poor Clive....hopefully the vet will be able to fix him up and he'll be back to normal.

Sending prayers your way.

Oh poor Clive! I sure hope you know what the probem is before you leave town, and that he gets better and is his old self by the time you get back.

Get well Clive!

Oh, poor Clive! Sounds like the poor dear has a lot going on:( I hope they come up with a diagnosis before you leave. Is he feeling any better??? Please give him a get well hug from me. Sandra, Mr. B and Oliver

the vet called. said he is "seriously" anemic. he should be at about 40% and is at 9%. below 12% cats usually need a blood transfusion. they had just called in for a donor cat. they still dont know whats wrong... but suspect its something chronic. since clive's only been living with us a few months, there's a lot we don't know...

Poor Clive! Thank you for taking him in so quickly! At least he is in the best place he can be. Hopefully by Friday the vet will know a little something more, and things have improved. Please keep us posted.

I went to see clive. He had his blood transfusion. (a nurse brought her cat in to give him some, I thanked them profusely).
xrays came back normal.

He looked much more comfortable. Had his "color" back. (he's white). Was sitting upright. Lifted up to meet my hand when I petted him. So at least he is comfortable. he ate a little, and used the box.
Tomorrow at 8 the blood tests come back.
im hoping this is something that can be managed with medication. im getting to the end of the savings account...

He looked a little better. At least comfortable.

Gosh, what a mess. I surely hope Clive recovers quickly. It seems that he is meant to be with you. It was so nice of you to invest such time and money in an adopted kitty!

Prayers and good healthy wishes coming your way.

Sas:eek:

Well it sure sounds like he is getting the best care possible! I'm sure he'll get better soon!!

Poor clive and poor mom ..... prayers with you that everything turns out ok! Please keep us updated!

OH, sweet litttle Clive!! I am hugging my dear little white kitty now in hopes that you will feel it. Please hurry and get better, a lot of people are worried about you.

Poor Clive. :( Sure hope he's feeling better soon, and it's nothing too serious. You really are wonderful to be investing so much in a kitty that basically adopted you. I never knew they could do blood transfusions in cats - interesting.

Hugs for you (and your pocketbook) and prayers for sweet Clive. :)