Cat Acting Strange

[K & L]

Our cat Calvin, approximately 2 years old, has been acting strange the last 2 days. He is staying in a crouched position, and doesn't want to move much. He will not eat his food. I took him to the vet today, they ran blood work and a urinalysis which results will be back tomorrow. They were able to extract urine and said it appeared he wasn't blocked. He was a bit dehydrated but temperature is normal and so is heart beat etc. He didn't appear injured anywhere but doesn't want to have much to do with movement. If you pick him up it doesn't appear that it hurts him. Any ideas what this could be?

[Karen]

Is he crouched anywhere particular like he's hiding from something?

[Former User]

Ok, maybe a stupid question, are his ears clean?

[K & L]

Ears are perfect! Teeth checked out fine! He's crouching anywhere, like he just doesn't want to move. At first I thought he was being bullied by one of the other cats, but that's not it. I sure hope I find out something early this morning from the vet. I'm really getting worried. Hated to come to work today.

[purrley]

K & L glad you got him to the vet - a cat that haunch sits a lot is usually an ill cat - how does his fur look? Is it nice and smooth or is it kinda scraggley. Hopefully you'll find out whats wrong soon - let us know and we'll be praying for him.

[Gio]

I wish I could come up with some ideas. Please let us know what the vet says.

[K & L]

Furr is fine! He was doing fine a couple days ago. He's usually one of the trouble makers and he's just not moving. I'm calling them in about 5 minutes (when they open) and give them an update. I will keep you all posted. It will be a good FYI symptons for anyone else. We have 16 cats and I've never experienced anything like this. Poor guy!

[lynnestankard]

Any news K&L? D'you think one of the others has bitten him?
Good luck.

Lynne

[K & L]

Just got back from the vet. All blood and urine work came back normal. Temps still normal, no wounds or signs of injury. They're keeping him for observation and xrays to see if there could be an intestinal blockage. They will call me this afternoon. He was worse when I took him in. It's the strangest thing. Thanks for all your concerns and I'll keep you posted.

[lynnestankard]

K & L Glad the blood and urine came back OK.

It's awful when they keep 'em in for observation isn't it? But best in the long run - I DO hope they sort him out everso quickly and the poor boy is soon home feeling WONDERFUL!!

Calvin's in my thoughts and I'm praying for the little fella. Good Luck

Lynne

[K & L]

Just talked with the vet, they think Calvin has some neurological problem. What or why is still a question. They are doing some more testing. This is making me sick. All other cats are OK, so they don't think it was something toxic that caused it. I will post more when I know something else.

[Former User]

Oh no, poor Calvin!!! I hope it's nothing too serious and that Calvin would feel better soon!

[K & L]

Talked with the vets this afternoon and they are very stumped with what is wrong with Calvin. His xray's came back with no signs of trauma. He's acting as if he had a stroke, expcept he's only 2 years old and too young for that. All tests have been normal, he's just not. They kept him overnight for observation, IV, and giving him an anti-inflammatory. I will know more in the morning.

[AmberLee]

{{{Calvin, K&L}}}

So sorry you are going through this anxiety. Not knowing can drive you batty. Is there any change in his condition -- is he getting better? worse?



When I first read your note I wondered if he could have fallen and bruised himself? Although I'm sure the doctors would have checked for that. Hope the news is better in the morning.

Holding you in my thoughts and prayers...

[lynnestankard]

Oh K&L - so sorry to hear the later report on poor Calvin - am hoping and hoping the report this morning will give MUCH better news. Be strong.xxx
Lynne