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has he had a brain scan???? one of my previous cats was like that for yrs,she was 1 n a half when i got her from a rescue place,she'd been hit by a car.eventually by the time she was 8 her balance went n she got a bit aggressive,a brain scan showed she had a brain leasion(a tear in her brain)so no wonder she cried,and always when passing a table used to purposely bang her head under it,she musta been in constant pain |
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i dont really know as she got put to sleep.it was over 26 yrs ago,ive had various cats since,my oldest cat is now 15 and youngest is nearly 1 |
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I would get his thyroid levels checked, he is at an age where it can develop and it can cause crying and agitation. One of our cats, Samson was like this and he turned out to have an overactive thyroid, it could also be due to high blood pressure or diabetes. Don't worry they are all treatable and I would have bloods done to check these things before I got down the route of a brain scan. It may well be needed if it is none of these but better to rule them out first. The calling could be due to him being hyper or feeling unwell. Have you noticed any other symptoms, drinking more, eating more, peeing more, losing weight, is his eyesight OK. Saying that, there was nothing obvious with Samson, except for calling, at 3am, especially. |
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I agree that blood work would be a good idea. He's a bit young for it, but it may be possible that he has feline dementia....calling and wailing loudly and seeming a bit disoriented are symptoms. poor old boy! You might think of getting a Feliway diffuser to calm and relax him. |
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I would definitely get a vet to run blood tests and failing anything conclusive, a brain scan. Dementia is possible as is brain damage or something milder that is causing him concern and confusion. As with humans, head trauma can often lead to much delayed symptoms. |
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Just another wee thought, is he peeing OK and not in dribs and drabs. Large, indoor, neutred male cats can be prone to cystitis, which can be very uncomfortable. If you do go in for tests, it might be an idea to take a urine sample as well. |
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wow, thanks for all of the replies! I'll try to answer all of the points; he doesn't seem to be any different healthwise - he's still eating/drinking ok, he certainly hasn't lost any weight - he's always been fed on dried food but since his old buddy Bear got kidney problems and couldn't cope with normal cat food and the dog has food allergies we've been feeding him wet food so he clears his bowl quicker; he has about 2 tins a day plus a few biscuits which he finds a bit of a challenge now he's had more teeth out! I couldn't say about his toilet habits as he goes outside and he certainly doesn't hang about for an audience! His eyes seem to be ok apart from the winking on one side which he's done since the accident. I know it sounds awful but the cost of blood tests scares the life out of me, we've spent close to £2000 getting him well (ish) and when Bear had to have blood tests done it cost over £100 and I just don't know if I can get that sort of money at the moment - obviously if it was the last resort I'd have to. sorry guys it sounds terrible doesn't it? |
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It can be very rough when you don't have pet insurance, can't it? Try getting the Feliway, they're not too expensive and may calm and relax him a bit ..... is it possible to discuss fees and deferred payment with your vet? |
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