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my cat who is female n around 12 or 13 years old n has always been n indoor cat has recently started meowing for attention alot n freaked out completely bout 3 times once serverly injuring my mum who had to stay in hospital cause of it the cat wont leave my side n seems very agitated
it was ciomicalm she was on shes gotta few left not got any bad feelings bout the vets care as its a very well known vet in london even had its own tv series not sure if its anything to do with the pills but she is behaving a lot better n seems a lot calmer then she was but will see how things go
Have you finished the course of prednisone? Hopefully it took care of the issue and isn't just masking it. I would consider trying a different vet if you've got a bad feeling about this one's quality of care...not to say he did anything wrong. remember, vet's often assume that people have cost in mind (true), so it's good to state clearly just how far you're willing to go in terms of expenses.
hhad her in my room again the last couple nights put her cat bed out but shes chosen the end of my bed n is still there in the morning so pretty much back to normal
she is alot better then she has been n back to speding the day slumbering on da sofa which is pretty much the usual for her n the meowing isnt as bad
I don't know what to say. The response you got from your vet was, imho, a cop-out; this doesn't happen suddenly from gradual loss of brain cells, especially in a cat this young. However, it is possible she has a brain tumor or something more invasive; seems they could catch that on an x-ray.
Also, as we noticed from one of our excellent contributors, cat behavior often seems crazy when it's normal. Not your situation, though, I think.
It would be good to have a diagnosis, and not be in the dark.
Also, as we noticed from one of our excellent contributors, cat behavior often seems crazy when it's normal. Not your situation, though, I think.
It would be good to have a diagnosis, and not be in the dark.
It sounds like a possible neurological event. Older cats do start to suffer from chemical changes from age can cause these issues. I don't think the antidepressants are a good idea. They may actually cause problems if this is the case (but I won't speak out against your vet's instructions without more information).
Is this happening while she's sleeping/ falling asleep?
Is this happening while she's sleeping/ falling asleep?
heard her freaking out in the bathroom where she sleeps lastnight could hear her running crazyly about n looked like world war 3 when i let her out this morning shes scared of her own shadow n wonder what freaked her out
she does seem a lil better the last day or two shes been spending more time on the sofa n my mums bed n doesnt seem to be crying n whinging as much but still gonna go back to the vet when her pills have run out
crying n whinging for attention n wanting to lay with me all day which is out of character for her as she usually wants to remain on the front room sofa
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I'm guessing she is in pain. I can't be certain, of course, but this behavior is a lot more like that than it is like any psychological issue. She stays with you because it reassures her to be with you, and she wants you to do something about the pain.
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I'm guessing she is in pain. I can't be certain, of course, but this behavior is a lot more like that than it is like any psychological issue. She stays with you because it reassures her to be with you, and she wants you to do something about the pain.
she is a tortoise shell well known for their growly temprerment shes always been the growl n hiss thhen retreat type or hiding behind my leg never really being much of a threat to anyone just this last few weeks something put her nose outta joint she hasnt totally freaked out for a few days but is still crying n whinging for attention n wanting to lay with me all day which is out of character for her as she usually wants to remain on the front room sofa
Don't give up on her. A cat that old doesn't suddenly change personality for no reason; you'll find out what it is and fix it. If she has always been on the edge of going berserk whenever she is uncertain, and this is just more-so, that's one thing. If she has generally hidden for a while or allowed you to comfort her, and this is a whole new reaction, I would not assume it's psychological or neurological until I'd ruled out every other possibility.
You can figure it isn't a total neurological meltdown because she's the same with you. She could have, of course, something neurological happening--did your vet suggest these episodes might be seizures? But as to generally becoming senile? She's not that old, for an indoor cat. Anyway, if she felt like she was losing her grip, not safe in her environment, she'd more likely stay under the bed until you get home--a cat's response to almost anything it doesn't understand--and only react if someone cornered or grabbed her when she felt she was already out of control.
You wisely did the first important thing, getting a vet exam. If the medication doesn't work within a week or so, call your vet and try something else. Medication for stress is often a guess, you know; if it works, great. If not, your vet can give her a more thorough workup, looking for anything physical--injury, tumor, etc. Cats don't usually show pain the way we do or a dog does, lying around moaning and getting sympathy. ;-) They are likely to treat it like an attack, to escape.
Think for a minute about her long-term relationship with your mother. Cats don't "pack" like dogs, who learn to respect anyone you (the pack leader) says they should respect. If their relationship has been more distant, like moving her to clean up or shoo-ing her out of the way but not really sitting and holding her, and then your cat is sick or hurting or scared, she might have linked whatever your mom was doing--even just picking her up--with the pain or danger. This is NOT a good time for your mom to try to make friends with her if they haven't been close. For right now, it would be good if your mom kept a little distance, didn't walk directly toward her as if to pick her up, and didn't make eye contact. You could just ask her to go about doing her own thing, while the cat does her own thing. I think that's the best way not to increase tension.
Also, think about how she has reacted to stress in the past. If a sudden loud noise has always made her go berserk, fight to get free, and go far away, that makes more sense. If she has come to you when scared, or more likely stayed on the bed or under the bed, or crouched in a corner not growling or threatening, and has now suddenly attacked, I'd want the vet to look for a physical pain.
Since she has been an indoor, domesticated, affectionate cat for years, I wouldn't be too quick to think that something outside is upsetting her this much--and anyway, that would be more likely to trigger the under-the-bed thing.
One of those times we regret they can't talk. Just keep after your vet, don't let it go, until he or she has worked up your best friend more thoroughly.
Good luck.
You can figure it isn't a total neurological meltdown because she's the same with you. She could have, of course, something neurological happening--did your vet suggest these episodes might be seizures? But as to generally becoming senile? She's not that old, for an indoor cat. Anyway, if she felt like she was losing her grip, not safe in her environment, she'd more likely stay under the bed until you get home--a cat's response to almost anything it doesn't understand--and only react if someone cornered or grabbed her when she felt she was already out of control.
You wisely did the first important thing, getting a vet exam. If the medication doesn't work within a week or so, call your vet and try something else. Medication for stress is often a guess, you know; if it works, great. If not, your vet can give her a more thorough workup, looking for anything physical--injury, tumor, etc. Cats don't usually show pain the way we do or a dog does, lying around moaning and getting sympathy. ;-) They are likely to treat it like an attack, to escape.
Think for a minute about her long-term relationship with your mother. Cats don't "pack" like dogs, who learn to respect anyone you (the pack leader) says they should respect. If their relationship has been more distant, like moving her to clean up or shoo-ing her out of the way but not really sitting and holding her, and then your cat is sick or hurting or scared, she might have linked whatever your mom was doing--even just picking her up--with the pain or danger. This is NOT a good time for your mom to try to make friends with her if they haven't been close. For right now, it would be good if your mom kept a little distance, didn't walk directly toward her as if to pick her up, and didn't make eye contact. You could just ask her to go about doing her own thing, while the cat does her own thing. I think that's the best way not to increase tension.
Also, think about how she has reacted to stress in the past. If a sudden loud noise has always made her go berserk, fight to get free, and go far away, that makes more sense. If she has come to you when scared, or more likely stayed on the bed or under the bed, or crouched in a corner not growling or threatening, and has now suddenly attacked, I'd want the vet to look for a physical pain.
Since she has been an indoor, domesticated, affectionate cat for years, I wouldn't be too quick to think that something outside is upsetting her this much--and anyway, that would be more likely to trigger the under-the-bed thing.
One of those times we regret they can't talk. Just keep after your vet, don't let it go, until he or she has worked up your best friend more thoroughly.
Good luck.
Well, I hope it works out. It's always unfortunate when this happens to your loved ones. Let us know if there's any improvement.
took her to the vets n they said that like humans cats loose brain cells the older they cat but also something may have happened to give her a scare they prescribed tablets for depression gotta give her one half a day for a month n see how it goes hoping they help as i dont really wanna have her put to sleep as she is my best friend shes laying curled up next to me as i type n only seems relaxed when shes near to me
I'd start by suggest getting your cat fully checked at a good vet/animal hospital, to be sure it isn't due to some sort of imbalance causing behavioral changes.
Otherwise...something happened to scare her, or something in the area is setting kitty off. The first (not knowing what it is) is a case of "be patient, be loving, and hope she gets over it."
The second is a case of something in the area is setting her off. It could be nearby construction, a change in air port traffic sending planes closer, a new electronic alarm in your neighbor's house, a neighbor putting a sonic fence in to protect against critters, etc...something you may not be able to hear.
Frustrating, eh? Sorry, those are the hardest to work out, involving thought and investigation. Let us know how it goes.
Otherwise...something happened to scare her, or something in the area is setting kitty off. The first (not knowing what it is) is a case of "be patient, be loving, and hope she gets over it."
The second is a case of something in the area is setting her off. It could be nearby construction, a change in air port traffic sending planes closer, a new electronic alarm in your neighbor's house, a neighbor putting a sonic fence in to protect against critters, etc...something you may not be able to hear.
Frustrating, eh? Sorry, those are the hardest to work out, involving thought and investigation. Let us know how it goes.
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