Help!! I'm really worried

mlafferty · New member Joined: 17 Aug 2006 Posts: 1

I'm new here but very worried.
We have a cat that is old. Not sure of age my husband has had him for 7-9 yrs and he was an adult when he got him.
The prob is this...
For the last couple days he has not been himself. He is norm very vocal but he has been really quiet and he has made a bed in my daughters dresser drawer. Not sure if he is going downstairs to eat. He ignores the other cats and everyone eles in family.
I know he is old cause his coat used to be a very pretty deep dark gray and now it is turning well Gray gray.
Any advice???
Mary

Chessmind · Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 5:49 pm Post subject:

Hi and welcome to Auspet. The best advice I can give you is to take him to the vet to get an exam. Let us know how he's doing. I wish all the best and hope he will be okay.

Ginger · Member Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Posts: 176 Location: UK

When any cat starts acting differently and especially if its hiding away and being anti-social its usually a sign that the cat isn't feeling well, as the cat is older it could be any number of things.
I agree with chessmind - a trip to the vet is needed & let us know how hes doing

vene · Super Senior Member Plus Joined: 25 Mar 2004 Posts: 4249

I agree with others. Hope your little guy will be ok.

Chezza · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:05 am Post subject:

Yea me too..Take him to the vets, make sure hes not in any pain at all..
The vet will be able to age him too I'd say..

Mary_NH · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm Post subject:

the greying hairs could be a fever coat.
I'd get him to the vet for a thorough exam

Jamiya · Moderator Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 5593

Did you bring your cat to the vet? This could be many different things and in an older cat it is alarming. Please let us know how he is doing.