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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Would welcome any advice.

My cat has been in cattery for first time .He has lost weight and they had a job getting him to eat. ....even tried different foods. ...so I am not too worried about that.

He had bit of loose poo originally .....then semi solid poo.This morning he has had loose poo .Today I have kept him on dry biscuits and water.

Is this anything to worry about at this stage ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would speak to your vet if possible

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By *iggy1Woman
over a year ago

DORCHESTER

He sounds like he's had a stressful experience

if he's had different food he will just need time for he's tummy to settle.

Just give him somewhere quiet and warm to relax and he will soon settle back, Cats can go at least three days without eating and be fine x

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

"He sounds like he's had a stressful experience

if he's had different food he will just need time for he's tummy to settle.

Just give him somewhere quiet and warm to relax and he will soon settle back, Cats can go at least three days without eating and be fine x"

Deffo this

Our cats wouldn't eat for days whenever we went away, then give us 'the evils' for days once we returned.

Normal food and normal routine and they should be fine.

Mr ddc

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

Sounds like he was just unhappy in the cattery - some cats will never take to them no matter how well they're treated.

Give him a few days, up to a week before you go to the vets. If he's off his food try some chicken and rice.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"He sounds like he's had a stressful experience

if he's had different food he will just need time for he's tummy to settle.

Just give him somewhere quiet and warm to relax and he will soon settle back, Cats can go at least three days without eating and be fine x

Deffo this

Our cats wouldn't eat for days whenever we went away, then give us 'the evils' for days once we returned.

Normal food and normal routine and they should be fine.

Mr ddc"

This. I'm a fosterer for cats protection, often goes like this when cats 1st come into care.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"He sounds like he's had a stressful experience

if he's had different food he will just need time for he's tummy to settle.

Just give him somewhere quiet and warm to relax and he will soon settle back, Cats can go at least three days without eating and be fine x"

Thanks ....I've just left him be and he has come to me if he wanted a cuddle.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

One of my cats who absolutely doted on me used to go on hunger strike every time i went away on holiday my brother stopped at my house looking after the pets ny cat was fine ate normal just carried on as normal until i got home

as soon as i got through the door i would give him kiisses and hugs he would growl and hiss at me then throw himself in another room away from me for days refusing to eat or come near me sulking big time after a few days he would forgive me cats dont deal with change to well i find hope fully this is whats effecting your cat and will return to his normal self soon

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"He sounds like he's had a stressful experience

if he's had different food he will just need time for he's tummy to settle.

Just give him somewhere quiet and warm to relax and he will soon settle back, Cats can go at least three days without eating and be fine x

Deffo this

Our cats wouldn't eat for days whenever we went away, then give us 'the evils' for days once we returned.

Normal food and normal routine and they should be fine.

Mr ddc

This. I'm a fosterer for cats protection, often goes like this when cats 1st come into care."

Does this happen after a second visit ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"One of my cats who absolutely doted on me used to go on hunger strike every time i went away on holiday my brother stopped at my house looking after the pets ny cat was fine ate normal just carried on as normal until i got home

as soon as i got through the door i would give him kiisses and hugs he would growl and hiss at me then throw himself in another room away

from me for days refusing to eat or

come near me sulking big time after a few days he would forgive me cats dont deal with change to well i find hope fully this is whats effecting your cat and will return to his normal self soon

I have had a neighbour to pop in and feed him when ive been away before. Thought I would try a cattery .

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By *iggy1Woman
over a year ago

DORCHESTER

"He sounds like he's had a stressful experience

if he's had different food he will just need time for he's tummy to settle.

Just give him somewhere quiet and warm to relax and he will soon settle back, Cats can go at least three days without eating and be fine x

Deffo this

Our cats wouldn't eat for days

whenever we went away, then give us 'the evils' for days once we returned.

Normal food and normal routine and they should be fine.

Mr ddc

This. I'm a fosterer for cats protection, often goes like this when cats 1st come into care.

Does this happen after a second visit ?"
of course ?? x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mine did it every year i put him in a cattery the first time and because of him getting stressed really bad i got my brother to stay at my house so i never had to put him in one again but he still threw a strop once or twice i got some plug in the wall thing that gave off some cat chill stuff because he was really angry and stressed that seemed to work pretty quick

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

I put mine in a cattery just once and she pined even though she had my two other cats in with her I could never leave her again as too stressful for her

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

Feliway.

You can get it through your vet but it's cheaper off the Internet.

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By *ickawitchCouple
over a year ago

Away with the fairies (Liverpool to you)

We have my sister and nieces come in to look after ours but it doesn't stop them being moody and giving us the silent treatment once we come back...they were awful in a cattery so we don't use them any more - I think your puss will be fine after a day or two xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is the reason I no longer put my cats in the cattery..I pay a guy ex police dog handler whose now a pet sitter to come in and feed them etc..amazing guy and cats are chilled and happy altho they do give you the evil stare when your back as tho to say "And where have you been "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Mine did it every year i put him in a cattery the first time and because of him getting stressed really bad i got my brother to stay at my house so i never had to put him in one again but he still threw a strop once or twice i got some plug in the wall thing that gave off some cat chill stuff because he was really angry and stressed that seemed to work pretty quick "
feliway. Brilliant stuff, great for things like bonfire night etc too, or introducing a new pet to the house, plug it in a few days before the event, near to where pussy likes to sleep.x

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Very likely highly stressed.

Give him space and low stress now, so don't allow anything to overload him. low food levels, noises, intrusions into his space, whilst he adjusts and settles down.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks for all your advice.

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By *ickawitchCouple
over a year ago

Away with the fairies (Liverpool to you)

"Thanks for all your advice."

Is your cat feeling any better today?

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

I'm very fortunate in that I've always had someone to feed my pussycats when I'm away (mam or neighbours) so I've never yet had to put mine in a cattery and long may it continue...although at some point I'll probably have to as my Mam can no longer do it and my neighbours are getting older - hopefully, if the time comes, fingers crossed they'll forgive me for it

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By *ickawitchCouple
over a year ago

Away with the fairies (Liverpool to you)

"I'm very fortunate in that I've always had someone to feed my pussycats when I'm away (mam or neighbours) so I've never yet had to put mine in a cattery and long may it continue...although at some point I'll probably have to as my Mam can no longer do it and my neighbours are getting older - hopefully, if the time comes, fingers crossed they'll forgive me for it

Our vet has a notice board where people who are pet sitters leave their details.....some visit several times a day or take your cat to them or stay with your cat in your house - we would look into the visit several times a day woman if my sister and niece couldn't do it for us.....this might work for you too?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Thanks for all your advice.

Is your cat feeling any better today?"

I've just introduced bit of cat food this evening .....he was taking biscuits and water okay.

He has slept on and off near me .

I won't be putting him through the stress of leaving him in a cattery again.

He means so much to me as my late husband bought him for me as a kitten !

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By *ickawitchCouple
over a year ago

Away with the fairies (Liverpool to you)

"Thanks for all your advice.

Is your cat feeling any better today?

I've just introduced bit of cat food this evening .....he was taking biscuits and water okay.

He has slept on and off near me .

I won't be putting him through the stress of leaving him in a cattery again.

He means so much to me as my late husband bought him for me as a kitten !"

Awww I didn't know that

I am sure you will be able to find someone to come and visit him. To sit and cuddle him a couple of times a day when you next go away. I know I am lucky with my sister & niece but I do have the numbers of a couple of pet sitters for just in case - I am happy he has started to eat for you and seems to be feeling a little better. Hopefully today he will be even better again xxxxxx

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