Flame Point Siamese PROBLEM!

We have a 12 year old flame point siamese cat. He is normally happy, outgoing, hungry, playful, sociable and loves attention. For the past four days or so he hasn't been himself. He doesn't seem to eat much, he doesn't wanna be touched, he is hiding under beds. He is a really clean cat too, and he wont clean himself he has poop and litter all over him. We have been doing a downstairs remodel and he likes to hide in the basement sometimes. Can anyone help us figure out what's going on? We are so worried!

Thanks for all the help!

[skepticalpeach]

Have you taken him to the vet? It sounds like he could have a UTI or something else. When cats change their behavior like that it's usually because something is wrong.

[opus88]

i agree Nicole this cat really needs to see a Vet asap....something is very wrong when a cat exhibits the symptoms you are describing..it could be fatal if not looked after...please don't hesitate any longer....and please post again with his results.
Is it possible he got into something in the basement(tracking on his paws for example) something you are using for the reno's that could be toxic to kitty???
best to luck to you both....please do something FAST.♥

[JacquelineG]

I took in this cat in July of this year.. it kept crying.. stray outside my apartment.. I felt horrible.. fed it.. took it to the vet where they charged me 52 for antibiotics and to tell me this is a 5 to 6 year old flamepoint that is neutored... asked if I would like to get the feline aids test.. was too much money and I just thought that he was well taken care of and is just sick with a respiratory disease. Its like 4 months later... and I brought him inside with my other cat Mary. They hated each other at first but now they lay next to each other and play hide and seek and playfully fight. What i am worried about is that he drools when laying on me and breathes loud.. seems as if this respiratory problem or whatever it is has not went away. I am really scared that theres a possibility he has that feline leukemia. I love this cat... please help! Also he has excessive calling... he seems to cry all day long!!! No matter what. I spoil him with wet food.. always feed him.. what am I doing wrong. Also the other night I woke up and he got so startled he jumped literally 5 feet in the air and ran so scared. He jumps to every loud noise there is. I am seriously broke and cannot even afford the vet I do not know what I am going to do. I fear that this is serious and my other cat Mary might be in harms way... any thoughts???