Cat Problems???

QuiltinGramma · 11-19-2005, 12:28 AM

By cat might be having some problems. My husband noticed that he seemed to be having problems urinating or squatting weird. Then he sat down and started scooting on the ground. I noticed this last week also. I haven't seen any worms. (He does have a history of worms but I thought that problem would be over now that he is contained in our backyard. Any suggestions??? Do I need to go ahead and take him to the vet? (He was craving popcorn tonight and ate about 4-5 pieces when usually he will only eat 1 if he eats any at all.) Thanks for the help.

domesticzookeeper · 11-19-2005, 01:03 AM

Sounds like a urinary problem. I would suggest getting him to the vet asap, as blockages (esp in male cats) can be lethal.

Amber · 11-19-2005, 06:19 PM

Arrggg the computer ate my post...

If he is having trouble urinating then you need to take him in to the vet, it can get pretty serious, pretty fast. Worms generally don't cause scooting, that is usually due to problems with their anal glands. And just a side not, if he is still mousing he and get worms from the critters he catches even if he isn't leaving the yard.

Give Shadow a hug for me, and let us know how he is doing.

QuiltinGramma · 11-21-2005, 03:36 PM

I just got back from the vet's office and Shadow, my cat, is doing fine.

The Dr said that he has thickening of the anal glands due to his age (10 1/2 yr old) and that we only need to do something if he acts like he needs to pee several times in an hour or if he starts to yowl or vocalize while he is peeing. So for now, my geriatric cat is doing very good for his age. Talk to you all later.....gotta go paint my kitchen window sills.

believer · 11-22-2005, 07:17 AM

I am glad he is ok.

QuiltinGramma · 11-22-2005, 09:01 AM

Thanks for your concern!

domesticzookeeper · 11-22-2005, 10:54 AM

I'm so glad to hear it's nothing serious

11-19-2005, 12:28 AM	#1
QuiltinGramma Rose Garden Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nyssa, Oregon (southeastern part of the state) Posts: 6,020	Cat Problems??? By cat might be having some problems. My husband noticed that he seemed to be having problems urinating or squatting weird. Then he sat down and started scooting on the ground. I noticed this last week also. I haven't seen any worms. (He does have a history of worms but I thought that problem would be over now that he is contained in our backyard. Any suggestions??? Do I need to go ahead and take him to the vet? (He was craving popcorn tonight and ate about 4-5 pieces when usually he will only eat 1 if he eats any at all.) Thanks for the help. __________________ wife for 40 years to dear hubby-pastor and retired Navy chaplain mom to DS & DD (Amber) now grown, to Dixie Lee, a 3 yr old French Brittany, Magnolia (Maggie), 4 month old French Brittany and gramma to 4 wonderful grandBOYS and 1 foster granddaughter

11-19-2005, 01:03 AM	#2
domesticzookeeper Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 10,115	Re: Cat Problems??? Sounds like a urinary problem. I would suggest getting him to the vet asap, as blockages (esp in male cats) can be lethal. __________________ emily

11-19-2005, 06:19 PM	#3
Amber Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The rainy side of Washington. Posts: 18,232	Re: Cat Problems??? Arrggg the computer ate my post... If he is having trouble urinating then you need to take him in to the vet, it can get pretty serious, pretty fast. Worms generally don't cause scooting, that is usually due to problems with their anal glands. And just a side not, if he is still mousing he and get worms from the critters he catches even if he isn't leaving the yard. Give Shadow a hug for me, and let us know how he is doing. __________________ Amber ISFJ Wife to my wonderful DH And keeper of the boys Big M (6/03) Forever ours Dec 2012 C (6/04), Little M (10/05) Forever ours Dec 2012 K (5/06) Missing our foster daughter Miss A

11-21-2005, 03:36 PM	#4
QuiltinGramma Rose Garden Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nyssa, Oregon (southeastern part of the state) Posts: 6,020	Re: Cat Problems??? I just got back from the vet's office and Shadow, my cat, is doing fine. The Dr said that he has thickening of the anal glands due to his age (10 1/2 yr old) and that we only need to do something if he acts like he needs to pee several times in an hour or if he starts to yowl or vocalize while he is peeing. So for now, my geriatric cat is doing very good for his age. Talk to you all later.....gotta go paint my kitchen window sills. __________________ wife for 40 years to dear hubby-pastor and retired Navy chaplain mom to DS & DD (Amber) now grown, to Dixie Lee, a 3 yr old French Brittany, Magnolia (Maggie), 4 month old French Brittany and gramma to 4 wonderful grandBOYS and 1 foster granddaughter

11-22-2005, 07:17 AM	#5
believer Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,130	Re: Cat Problems??? I am glad he is ok. __________________ Dana INTJ widow of Big Bear, mom to: B. - 16 y.o. dd J.-19yo ds M.- 25 (MIL to) A - 24 2 white cats, 3 dogs http://becauseisaidsothathswhy.blogspot.com/

11-22-2005, 09:01 AM	#6
QuiltinGramma Rose Garden Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nyssa, Oregon (southeastern part of the state) Posts: 6,020	Re: Cat Problems??? Thanks for your concern! __________________ wife for 40 years to dear hubby-pastor and retired Navy chaplain mom to DS & DD (Amber) now grown, to Dixie Lee, a 3 yr old French Brittany, Magnolia (Maggie), 4 month old French Brittany and gramma to 4 wonderful grandBOYS and 1 foster granddaughter

11-22-2005, 10:54 AM	#7
domesticzookeeper Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 10,115	Re: Cat Problems??? I'm so glad to hear it's nothing serious __________________ emily

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