good to hear a positive update....your kitty sounds like a little darling:)
I don't believe a Vet visit is warranted right now esp. since he has improved, it was more likely a sore muscle but just something to keep an eye on now that you will once again be near him daily...
good luck on finding a pet friendly apartment, its sure not easy being separated from our little ones♥
Thanks for all the responses. I greatly appreciate hearing from each of you.
I do have a bit of an update as I spoke with my dad today regarding my cat. Apparently he has been very rambunctious yesterday and today and back to his normal, jumping up on things, self. I, of course, won't believe it until I see it for myself.
Believe me, I'll be paying close attention to whether he is reluctant to jump or in any pain. Could it be that maybe he was just sore from a fight or maybe tweaked something? If he is still reluctant to jump I think I will take him on to the vet because I do not want him to be in pain. He really seems fine though. But maybe a vet visit, if he isn't back to normal, would put my mind at ease...I don't know. I have this fear that something will be wrong with him and I can't stand the thought of not having him around.
I've been really upset this week thinking about all of this. That cat is my best friend. He is super excited to see me when I get home, waits at the door for me to come in, wants me to carry him around over my shoulder, and pretty much stays in my lap or beside me all the time. He is the most gentle and loving animal I have ever encountered. It's been a rough not having him to come home to everyday. That will change soon as I'm moving back home temporarily until I find a pet friendly apartment of my own.
AKC_75: I definitely need to work on making the windows more accessible to him because he probably doesn't need to be jumping around if he has been sore.
Hi Worried.
I agree this could be arthritis or it could also be a mild form of hyperaesthesia, which one of my cats has. She has always been a bit "flinchy" and sometimes when I used to stroke her she would be loving it and purring but then lash out and scratch/bite. I got used to spotting the signs when she'd had enough petting, but my vet eventually diagnosed mild hyperaesthesia which meant she constantly feels slightly uncomfortable. In more severe cases they can bite themselves etc.
She now has medication every day and is much improved and I can stroke her as much as we both want now. :-)
Whether it's a wound you haven't spotted yet, arthritis, hyperaesthesia or something else, I do think it's worth a trip to the vet even if only to put your mind at rest.
Hope all goes well,
Lorraine.
Hi Worried,
I think AKC has pretty much covered it, and the idea to build up furniture so he can get up to where he needs to go without jumping?? Brilliant.
Where I would disagree is the Vet visit---I can see waiting makes sense, but for me I am a Hypo-Ca-_Riac, so off to the vet we go! But then my Vet is living it up on his new 40ft Yacht I BOUGHT him, LOL
I have noticed my Meezy starting to re-consider her jumping days also!
I am sure a lot of ppl will disagree with me but if it were Reese I would probably wait a bit. Even if he did hurt himself, not all injuries require a vet just like not all injuries in ppl require a dr.
I would be careful though. Dont roll him over like u did that one time since u know it hurt...etc
I would also help him get up to where he likes to be. Move some cat furniture in front of window to help him get up there in small steps rather than a big jump. Same with the counter IF that is a place you allow.
If it doesnt go away then he might need a vet visit but it could be something long-term like arthritis...if so, I know those warm beds are good for that.
I hope all turns out good.