Anyone know what might be up with my cat??

[OdiN]

So I've been letting my cat out of the apartment little by little (he's about...6-8 months old or so) and he's been okay...but Sunday night another cat came under our patio thing and he saw it and darted after it. He just came back tonight and he's just lying around all lethargic. I'm just wondering if he's tired or sick or something....usually he'd be running around playing and whatnot. Maybe he just ran all over the place and is really tired...oh well...at least he's back.

 

[laurenlex]

It got laid for the first time. Just let him/her enjoy the sensations and post coital cuddling with you.

 

[LookingGlass]

Have you taken him to the vet, at all? Given him shots? Distemper, rabies? Nuetered at all? If you haven't, and he still acts sluggish, take him in.

 

[Steve]

It's pregnant.

 

[OdiN]

It's a he and it's not prego.

He's had all of his shots and has been nuetered.

 

[MrChad]

Did you check him for injuries? He may have gotten into a fight.

Have his eating / digestion habits changed? I'd give it a day and see if his behavior returns to normal to rule out fatigue.

 

[Eli]

Could have caught a bug. Monitor him.

BTW, indoor cats live some 20% longer than outdoor on average.

 

[OdiN]

Yeah I checked to see if he was hurt/got in a fight, etc. No scratches and he doesn't seem to be tender anywhere or limping etc.

I never heard of indoor cats living longer...it may be true...but I feel bad for him all cooped up in this place all day. Does that average include cats that are run over, etc. or just cats who die natural deaths?

 

[Zenmervolt]

In the country, I'd let the cat outside, but I can't imagine letting my current cat outside the apartment. Just not a good idea in the city.

ZV

 

[Freejack2]

He could just be tired but if keeps up and he starts to lose weight and becomes more lethargic have them test for Hemobartinella, that's what my wife's cat got and he was an indoor cat. Odds are though your cat is just tired or lazy.

 

[mdchesne]

Originally posted by: laurenlex
It got laid for the first time. Just let him/her enjoy the sensations and post coital cuddling with you.

lmao

 

[judasmachine]

just keep an eye on him, and if he doesn't bounce back in a day make an appointment with the vet. some internal injuries are hard to detect. also there are a whole host of bugs out there that they can catch. mainly watch for vomiting and dizzieness, and limping, or sudden swelling. this will all make your vet's job a bit easier.

i work in a vet clinic part time, and have done so for about a decade, trust me.

 

[AlienCraft]

Originally posted by: Eli
Could have caught a bug. Monitor him.

BTW, indoor cats live some 20% longer than outdoor on average.

:thumbsup: x 100

 

[aidanjm]

Originally posted by: OdiN
So I've been letting my cat out of the apartment little by little (he's about...6-8 months old or so) and he's been okay...but Sunday night another cat came under our patio thing and he saw it and darted after it. He just came back tonight and he's just lying around all lethargic. I'm just wondering if he's tired or sick or something....usually he'd be running around playing and whatnot. Maybe he just ran all over the place and is really tired...oh well...at least he's back.

maybe he got lost for a while and couldn't find his way back

maybe he contracted feline HIV

 

[aidanjm]

Originally posted by: OdiN
Yeah I checked to see if he was hurt/got in a fight, etc. No scratches and he doesn't seem to be tender anywhere or limping etc.

I never heard of indoor cats living longer...it may be true...but I feel bad for him all cooped up in this place all day. Does that average include cats that are run over, etc. or just cats who die natural deaths?

it's the height of irresponsibility to just shove him out the door and hope he (and the birdS) will be ok.

if he really needs the exercise, get a cat leash and take him for walks

 

[tyler811]

should'nt sleep around

 

[OdiN]

Originally posted by: aidanjm

Originally posted by: OdiN
Yeah I checked to see if he was hurt/got in a fight, etc. No scratches and he doesn't seem to be tender anywhere or limping etc.

I never heard of indoor cats living longer...it may be true...but I feel bad for him all cooped up in this place all day. Does that average include cats that are run over, etc. or just cats who die natural deaths?

it's the height of irresponsibility to just shove him out the door and hope he (and the birdS) will be ok.

if he really needs the exercise, get a cat leash and take him for walks

Irresponsible?? It's not for exercise...it's simply not confining him to a small space. I have had tons of cats growing up. They were all outdoor cats and save for one getting hit by a car there were no issues.

I don't care about the birds...I shoot birds with a shotgun...I don't mind if my cat eats a few.

I still don't see how you think it's being irresponsible...I take good care of him...asshat you have no idea what you are talking about.


Oh and as for getting lost? I don't think so. We have MOVED before and left a cat at the old house (by my gradma's house) and it found us...it actually went back and forth between our house and hers. It would come and sleep on my bed at night and go back in the morning.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: OdiN
Yeah I checked to see if he was hurt/got in a fight, etc. No scratches and he doesn't seem to be tender anywhere or limping etc.

I never heard of indoor cats living longer...it may be true...but I feel bad for him all cooped up in this place all day. Does that average include cats that are run over, etc. or just cats who die natural deaths?

Average lifespan is just that. Doesen't matter how they die.

But yes, that is the danger.. cars, preditors, disease, etc.

 

[aidanjm]

Originally posted by: OdiN

Originally posted by: aidanjm

Originally posted by: OdiN
Yeah I checked to see if he was hurt/got in a fight, etc. No scratches and he doesn't seem to be tender anywhere or limping etc.

I never heard of indoor cats living longer...it may be true...but I feel bad for him all cooped up in this place all day. Does that average include cats that are run over, etc. or just cats who die natural deaths?

it's the height of irresponsibility to just shove him out the door and hope he (and the birdS) will be ok.

if he really needs the exercise, get a cat leash and take him for walks

Irresponsible??

Yes. Damn irresponsible. Who knows what rare or endangered birds it is going to kill.

If you did that in my neighborhood, the cat would be picked up by animal control and put to death before you had a chance to blink.

Originally posted by: OdiN
It's not for exercise...it's simply not confining him to a small space.

So in other words, you don't have the facilities or space for a cat, & you should have never obtained a cat in the first place - but due to your emotional neediness or immaturity, you went ahead and got one anyway. :disgust:

Originally posted by: OdiN
I have had tons of cats growing up. They were all outdoor cats and save for one getting hit by a car there were no issues.

I don't care about the birds...I shoot birds with a shotgun...I don't mind if my cat eats a few.

I still don't see how you think it's being irresponsible...I take good care of him...asshat you have no idea what you are talking about.

Oh and as for getting lost? I don't think so. We have MOVED before and left a cat at the old house (by my gradma's house) and it found us...it actually went back and forth between our house and hers. It would come and sleep on my bed at night and go back in the morning.

People like you shouldn't be allowed to have cats in the first place.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: aidanjm

Yes. Damn irresponsible. Who knows what rare or endangered bird species it is going to kill.

If you did that in my neighborhood, the cat would be picked up by animal control and put to death before you had a chance to blink.

:laugh::laugh:

While I agree with your overall sentiment, and I also love birds at least as much as cats, that's just way over the top.

Your county's animal control does not and will not pick up cats that are properly licensed/tagged. It is not against county ordinances to let a cat outdoors.

If you're really concerned about the local bird population, put a bell on his collar.

 

[Shortcut]

please take your cat to the vet if he doesn't revert back to his old energetic self by a day or two. he may have been injured in a catfight (or possibly mistreated by strangers).

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: Eli

Originally posted by: aidanjm

Yes. Damn irresponsible. Who knows what rare or endangered bird species it is going to kill.

If you did that in my neighborhood, the cat would be picked up by animal control and put to death before you had a chance to blink.

:laugh::laugh:

While I agree with your overall sentiment, and I also love birds at least as much as cats, that's just way over the top.

Your county's animal control does not and will not pick up cats that are properly licensed/tagged. It is not against county ordinances to let a cat outdoors.

If you're really concerned about the local bird population, put a bell on his collar.

QFT. The only place a cat would be shot/baited in Aus on sight would be in a national park, and most people's cats are extremely unlikely to be in a national park

Our cat still pwns things even with his bell (he had three on his collar at one stage) tho, but since my folks moved into Canberra from a bush block in country WA the stuff he brings back is not usually native Just snakes and mice these days...

 

[SNiPeRX]

I hate cats now... I had cat scatch fever last year no ******. My lymph nodes in my brachial plexus swole up to the size of golf balls and I had a temp of 102 degrees. ****** sucked!

You know what sucked, I got it from some stray cat I found and was taking to animal shelter to get adopted!

Best of luck with your cat...

 

[aidanjm]

Originally posted by: dug777

Originally posted by: Eli

Originally posted by: aidanjm

Yes. Damn irresponsible. Who knows what rare or endangered bird species it is going to kill.

If you did that in my neighborhood, the cat would be picked up by animal control and put to death before you had a chance to blink.

:laugh::laugh:

While I agree with your overall sentiment, and I also love birds at least as much as cats, that's just way over the top.

Your county's animal control does not and will not pick up cats that are properly licensed/tagged. It is not against county ordinances to let a cat outdoors.

If you're really concerned about the local bird population, put a bell on his collar.

QFT. The only place a cat would be shot/baited in Aus on sight would be in a national park, and most people's cats are extremely unlikely to be in a national park

Our cat still pwns things even with his bell (he had three on his collar at one stage) tho, but since my folks moved into Canberra from a bush block in country WA the stuff he brings back is not usually native Just snakes and mice these days...

My parents' neighbors killed any cat that wandered onto or near their property, including those that had tags (with names, addresses, etc) They buried/ burnt them on their farm. The owners would never have known why their precious kitty went missing. :Q

 

[Pocahontas]

We have three cats they only go out supervised in the backyard on leashes..period. (Don't laugh) .. they all get lazy if they've been chasing bugs, mice..whatever they find. Chances are hes fine...