Concerned about Beauty

[Phoenix]

Beauty seemed to be reluctant to bunt round things today (usually she bunts round anything she can get near)

She's also been eating grass last night and being sick, and she's been drinking a lot less as well.

She's still grooming and she's been out hunting (brought back a bird) but she's also been making more noise than she usually does.

She's also intermittently been breathing slightly quicker than normal (could be the heat - it's quite hot round here!)

I'm just wondering if anyone can help with finding why she's so reluctant to bunt round things now and reluctant to allow me to stroke her? She'll stand there and let me stroke her, but she doesn't seem to enjoy it any more?

[HappyKatz]

How long has she been acting a little different?
Just recently or have you noticed this over a period of time?

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by HappyKatz

How long has she been acting a little different?
Just recently or have you noticed this over a period of time?

It's only been today she's been like this!

Last night was when she ate grass and threw up, since this morning she's been reluctant to bunt.

I'm keeping my eye on her so if she gets worse or doesn't improve by tomorrow then I'll take her down to the vets.

DON'T READ ANY FURTHER IF YOU ARE SQUEAMISH!!!

EDIT: If anyone's interested when she threw the grass up it was a clear fluid with the blades of grass in it.

[Phoenix]

She's drunk a little bit just now, but again not much. Stuck her tongue in the water once then just wandered off.

I've managed to get one bunt off her this evening. (encouraged by me, I put my hand on the side of her face to get the bunt)

EDIT: Also today she's seemed exceptionally nervy of us! She caught a bird but wouldn't let me approach her and she's decided she doesn't like anyone being in the same room as her when she's eating!

[Elaine]

It may just be that the heat is gettting to her but as she has CRF, it may also be down to excess tummy acid. Give your vet a call, they may prescribe some antacid for her.
Though personally speaking Winston hated the antacid and I prefered to use slippery elm bark daily just to help keep it at bay.

[dandysmom]

The clear fluid and grass blades are usual when they eat grass and throw up. But it does sound as if she might not be feeling very well, why not give the vet a ring and ask?

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by dandysmom

The clear fluid and grass blades are usual when they eat grass and throw up. But it does sound as if she might not be feeling very well, why not give the vet a ring and ask?

I'll see how she is tomorrow - the vet won't be open now!

[Erin]

Originally Posted by rescuecatsrule

I'll see how she is tomorrow - the vet won't be open now!

If your that worried call you vet,they my not be open but they should have an on call vet who will be able to take your call

[Kay]

Is she off her food as well as not drinking as much? In this heat they can get dehydrated so easily. If you have any glucose powder in or can get any it might be an idea to mix some with water and put that in her bowl instead of plain water. It will help to keep her hydrated.

I would take her to the vets tomorrow just to check considering her history.

[Elaine]

Originally Posted by Kay

Is she off her food as well as not drinking as much? In this heat they can get dehydrated so easily. If you have any glucose powder in or can get any it might be an idea to mix some with water and put that in her bowl instead of plain water. It will help to keep her hydrated.

I would take her to the vets tomorrow just to check considering her history.

Good thinking Kay, especially as she is crf, she is of a higher risk of dehydration than a healthy cat.