Urgent Help/Advice Needed about Tama

[jenluckenbach]

Oh my, his poor world has changed and now the added stress of grandma being mad at him.

If you have done all the treatments for possible physical problems, than I too would say it is stress related over grooming. And of course, with all that grooming, hairballs (and vomiting) is to be expected.

Was Tama bonded with one of the 2 kitties that are no longer with you?
Does your mom have any animals that Tama might not like?

Among your treatments for anxiety, have you tried stronger medicine than herbals?

Do you think you could confine him to your own room? Maybe he needs to "start over" getting used to a new place just a little at a time?

I am so sorry this is happening to you both. Maybe someone else has more practical experience with this problem.

[neko1]

We don't have any other animals in the house as my mom actually doesn't like animals..sigh.

I could keep Tama downstairs in the foyer, but 1. it's all tile and cold 2. it's a small space and 3. Neko would have to live down there too because that's where the litterboxes are and my mom refuses to have the boxes anywhere else. It's just not fair to Neko to go through that-the poor cat's 10 years old- he needs better.

I can't keep Tama in my bedroom because my mom will not allow litterboxes up their. I keep Tama in my room with me until I go to bed, but that still doesn't work.

Tama has been on human anti-anxiety medication that my vet gave me prescriptions for- I actually had to get them filled at Eckerd. Even that doesn't seem to work.

The only other thing that my vet suggested is a depo shot- I gave him one once but the effect only lasted about a week. And the lovely part is that Tama could become diebetic as a result of the shot and his chances of becoming diabetic will increase with each shot.

The other kitties he previously lived with were not really bonded with him. So I cannot say that he really misses them- Cookie used to beat him up and growl and hiss at him all the time!

I've already given up so much this past year and had to let 2 kitties go. I just wish things would get better instead of getting worse...

[neko1]

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that he doesn't vomit hairballs- he vomits up his food.

He just repeatedly licks the places where his hair used to be- just licking and licking the raw and irritated skin.

And he does it right in front of us, he does when we're not there...he just can't stop. There's gotta be something wrong with his brain.

[catmandu]

We are sorry to hear about Tama.
Hes been through a lot.
The Found Cats and I praying that our friend Tama will be all right.

[Sonia59]

I remember you. I am sorry I have no good advice at all but I am sure you will have plenty from the others. I just wanted to say a little word for the support because it should be a very difficult situation with your mother who does not like animals We are crossing paws and fingers that the situation improves and that nothing bad happens to you and Tama.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

If you have tried all those things, I am afraid it will very hard to cure Tama. I am so sorry for you! First your devorce, then give up 2 cats, and now this with Tama...
Big hugs to you!!