Pouncer's not eating

**catnapper** · 03-11-2007, 07:47 AM

I'm sitting here in tears. Pouncer's been sick again this past week. No surprise there, but I noticed this time seems a little more serious. He's been very lethargic and willing to be cuddled for as long as I want to cradle him (NOT typical for him) I've been putting out wet food full time since he needs water. I added another drinking fountain.

All to notice him slowly get sicker.

He's VERY senstive in the "pee-pee area" and it looked a little swollen last night. I keep pulsating his bladder... no pain there so I know he's at least not blocked. I painted my office yesterday, which is the room where I feed everyone. I noticed Pouncer didn't touch his food but I attributed it to the stress of all the moving around and painting I did in there. BUT he spent half the day with me while I was painting, going from litterbox to litterbox, then finally giving up on those and trying to pee on my drop cloth and just trying to pee on the carpet where the litterboxes had been (I moved them to paint and replaced them once I was done)

He like a rag doll right now. I pick him up, he hangs limply in my arms. I put him down and he remains in whatever position I place him in.... but his little tail is twitching a mile a minute. Even hubby commented on his behavior and how you can tell just by looking at him that he's not a healthy cat. He even tried to feed Pouncer alone in the room.... and Pouncer walked away and just ploped on the floor. He NEVER simply plops himself just anywhere. He's also been vomiting.... not sure if he has a hairball he just can't bring up or if its a sign of something more. He used to be dubbed Sir Pukalot thanks ot hairballs.

I'm going to call the vet first thing tomorrow morning and will drop him off. I gaurantee he'll stay the night like he's done every other time. My poor boy. Hubby commented that this might be the time where they start to consider the PU surgery.... we hope they have a payment plan.

PS: Pouncer's not picky about which flavor food I put down. Everyone's loving the extra wet food.... its even Fancy Feast right now. Pouncer's been LOVING the Fancy Feast all week until last night.

**jenluckenbach** · 03-11-2007, 08:03 AM

Oh dear, poor Pouncer.

Prayers and {{{{HUGS}}}} (sorry, no advice but watch him closely and report anything to the vet)

**Freedom** · 03-11-2007, 08:15 AM

Oh Pouncer! I hope the white coats have some ideas to make you feel fine!

**catmandu** · 03-11-2007, 08:16 AM

Poor Pouncer.
My Pouncer Angel has rushed to his side to comfort her little namesake and try to convince him to eat something.
We are praying that Pouncer will be all right and that the white coats can help restore him to health.
Hes such a good Cat.

**Catty1** · 03-11-2007, 10:01 AM

Poor baby - can he pee at ALL? But you know him best...and hopefully tomorrow to the vet is ok!

He needs comfort and cuddling...poor baby...

Is there such a thing as a cat having a permanent larger urethra put in(artificial, like a stent for humans?). The other surgery helps many cats...and Pouncer and you and your hubby have gone through enough!

HUGS!

**Randi** · 03-11-2007, 10:15 AM

Poor Pouncer! I'm so sorry to hear he's not feeling well.

Some cats are very sensitive to noise and things going on around them. Try to keep him a quiet place and give him lots of cuddles. Perhaps you can encourage him to drink more if you put several glasses of water in different places for him. Hopefully, the vet can find out what's the matter and do something. Good luck, and gentle kisses to Pouncer.