I Adopted My Cat Loki More Than 2 Years Ago When He Was A Little…
I adopted my cat Loki more than 2 years ago when he was a little over 1 1/2 years old. He is going to turn 4 on October 9 (in just over one week from now). He is neutered, and vet records show he was neutered as a tiny kitten. His only medical issue is a viral infection in his sinuses which requires daily Lysine doses in his food and he does very well. He is not de-clawed. He has always been very good about using the litter box for the 2+ years I have had him.
Just last week he peed in a laundry basket of clean clothes on my bedroom floor. While cleaning that up I noticed he had earlier peed on a pile of dirty clothes about 6ft from that basket. I’m embarrassed to say I left my laundry get out of control and my room was a disaster area, so I thought it was possible he peed on the items as a call to action for me to clean up my mess. Since then I have been sleeping on the couch so he doesn’t claw at the door while I’m keeping him out of my bedroom for a while. I though it was an isolated incident and we were over it. Now it’s 2:30am and I smell urine on my couch right next to where Loki and I were sleeping. It’s not wet and does not smell like ammonia- just a minimal amount of urine. He has never, EVER marked anything or demlnstrated anything similar to marking behavior before.
I live alone in a 600 square foot apartment with one immediate neighbor who makes almost no noise. I do not have any other pets. The only major change that has happen recently I went from working 60-hour workweeks (November through July) to a 4pm-1am(ish) 4day/week schedule (July-August) and started a 9-5 in the second week of October, where I leave at 8:30 and return by 6:00.
The litter box is kept clean and he does use it daily. No sign of straining and the pee clumps are the same size as usual. He is eating and drinking normally and shows no sign of irritation, pain, discomfort, disinterest or fatigue.
What could the problem be? How can I get him to stop? It is so sudden and I am worried about him!
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I Earlier Gave My Puppy His Deworming Medication And A Few Hours Later He Vomited…
I earlier gave my puppy his deworming medication and a few hours later he vomited. Is this normal?
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Vicki Hamill I LIKE STRONGIT ( IN TWO DOSES ) YOUR VET WILL ADMINISTER. FOR PARASITES/ WORMS / FLEAS/ EAR MITES / TAPE WORM/ ROUND WORM/ LUNG WORM, ALL MY CATS Take ” REVOLUTION”– by Rx ( PRESCRIPTION ) FROM YOUR VET ..LONCE MONTHLY !!??. MAKE SURE ANIMAL IS HEALTHY..ITS STRONG. ITS A TOPICAL VIAL TO BE PUT ON NECK — ( LIKE ADVANTAGE )…Vicki H. ( Cat Rescuer X 35 Years ).
My Kitten (6 Months) Fell From The Staircase, About 10 Feet Up. A Plastic…
My kitten (6 months) fell from the staircase, about 10 feet up. A plastic cookie container broke her fall. She seems to be alright, but right below her nose, on the right side of her lip, she is red/bruised and winces if it is touched. Aside from that, she has been eating, using her litter, played a little, and has been sleeping most of the day. Just want to know if the bruising is anything to be concerned about, as well as her sleepless after the fall (which I attributed to being shaken up about it).
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julie brader Hello….10 feet is an awfully long way for a kitten to fall. You need to have her checked over by a Vet to see if there are any other injuries you can’t see….and also to have her nose looked at.
My Dog Was Fine Earlier, Then All Of The Sudden He’s Whimpering, Whining, And Limping…
My dog was fine earlier, then all of the sudden he’s whimpering, whining, and limping, he whimpers out loud when you rubs the top of his head. So now he’s laying under me. Is there anything you can tell me, can’t afford the vet.
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Brooke Stein He might of hit his head pretty hard sense you can’t afford a vet just watch him for a few days and if it gets worse you gotta to the vet.;)
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Brooke Stein you gotta take him to the vet.:)
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julie brader Hello Brittany, I agree with Brooke your dog is in pain and needs to see a Vet. If you don’t have the funds then please get them from somewhere…..borrow the money phone Vets see if they will let you pay it off. Dogs like people need medical attention sometimes and your dog needs it now.
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Brittany Gholston He won’t lay his head down or nothing and if you touch the right side of his head and neck he cries out.
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julie brader If you haven’t already taken him to a Vet then you need to take him urgently. Hes in pain and suffering. Please don’t just leave him like this. You need to find the money to take him from somewhere.
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Brittany Gholston I took him to the vet, he’s back to his normal self now ☺☺☺☺
She Recently Had Pymetra And Had Emergency Surgery About Three Weeks Ago She Was…
She recently had pymetra and had emergency surgery about three weeks ago she was rechecked at the vet and was ok. its been two to three days since she acted normal although she ate her food last night. it was Alpo prime cuts can and kibble and bits dry food. she is protecting her mouth It appears the roof of mouth is swollen . Pls help. Im lost.
Thank you
Brennda
P.S. could a cat scratch to her face cause this or a bee’s sting?
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Humayra Zaman This may happen due to a conflict between 2 medicines or between her food and medicine. No matter what, not drinking water is NEVER a good sign. Please run to the vet before it’s too late!
My 7 Month Old Cane Corso Female Puppy’s Right Side Lower Jaw Is Slightly Firmer…
My 7 month old cane corso female puppy’s right side lower jaw is slightly firmer than the left side. What are possible reasons that cause this?
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julie brader Hello Cheryl….you would need to consult a Vet to find out why one side of her jaw is firmer on one side than the other. It could be an infection, it could be congenitial or something else entirely. I would get her checked over by a Vet as soon as you can.
My Dog Is 4 Weeks Old. His Mother Has Rejected Him Milk. I Brought The…
my dog is 4 weeks old. his mother has rejected him milk. i brought the dog from the breeder and she has already started feeding him puppy food should i continue giving him puppy food or milk from a bottle?
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Anonymous oof, that’s tough. you have a lot of work ahead of you.
first: please report this person. they’re breaking the law by selling puppies under 8 weeks of age. they’ve done you no favors by selling you a puppy that is lacking in ALL socialization with littermates.
second: at this point, i believe puppies should be eating a gruel made with puppy milk and puppy-specific kibble. http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/whelpingphotos4.htm
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Anonymous i actually called my breeder about my second point…i figure if anyone knew, it would be an ethical breeder!
Just Noticed Small White Segments Of Worms Moving In My Pregnant Dogs Poo, What Would…
Just noticed small white segments of worms moving in my pregnant dogs poo, what would be safe for her and pups? She is due in less than a week. She’s still her bubbly self, but I’m worried for her.
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julie brader Hello Anna, if you are finding worms at this late stage in her pregnancy you need to contact a Vet to find out if she can be wormed now and which wormer is safe.
You will have a lot of problems with worms in the puppies if you don’t keep up with the worming when they are born if your bitch has them this badly. Not only are they passed through the placenta but also mum’s milk.
The puppies will need worming at 2 weeks; 5 weeks; 8 weeks and every 3 weeks after that. Ask your Vet which wormer to use for them when you talk to him about your bitch.
Please consider having your bitch spayed once the puppies are old enough, its much safer for her and stops unplanned litters.
Hope she is ok and the pups are delivered safely. Good luck!
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Anna Jones Thx so much, I JUST noticed them last night, so my plans were to call the vet 1st thing and ask. I couldn’t sleep so I searched and read about the worms and pregnant dogs and then I found this site. I haven’t been able to sleep, waiting on the vet to open.
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julie brader aawww bless you! They are a worry aren’t they! Don’t know if you knew but bitches all have worms laying dormant….pregnancy brings them to life unfortunately. Don’t worry I’m sure your Vet will give you good advice.
Dog Has Thrown Up Had A Seizure Can’t Use Hind Legs. Was Given Worm Med…
dog has thrown up had a seizure can’t use hind legs. was given worm med eariler today. all vets are closed now. is their an answer for this
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Jana Surely you must have a veterinary ER or 24-hour hospital or an on-call vet somewhere? These are SERIOUS symptoms.
She Is A 10 Pound 6 Year Old Chihuahua Min Pin Mix.
she is a 10 pound 6 year old chihuahua min pin mix.
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julie brader Hello Alexander, please take her to a Vet urgently. From what you are saying she is not well at all…..and could possibly have a serious infection in her uterus called Pyometra or a urinary tract infection. . Its obviously not normal for her to lose fluid like that….and it doesn’t sound like urine. Added to the other symptoms you describe its time for a Vet. Please don’t leave it any longer, if she does have Pyometra its very serious indeed.
Hello Erin…..you need to take him to the Vet. Urinating suddenly like this could be sign there something wrong…kidneys, crystals a bladder infection…all sorts of things. Take a urine sample with you if you possibly can, it will help the Vet pinpoint the problem.
Hope he recovers soon!
**I meant to say 9-5 started in September, not October (since we’re. It there hey obviously!)
There could be a number of reason why he is peeing outside the box. 1st thing could be the change of hours you are working now, cats do not like change, 2nd reason could be the size of the litter box it may be to small for him now, you could get a bigger litter box, 3rd reason could be the kind of litter you are using, the best ltter is small pieces and clumping, also you should always make sure the litter is clean and once a week you should wash the litter box with soap and water. Where ever he is peeing outside the litter box you have to make sure that you clean the spot really well or he will just keep coming back to the same spot. And last you should buy a second litter box for him and put it closer to where he is going. If he is eating and drinking the same and hasn’t change at all then i don’t think he is sick but if you try these things and he is still peeing outside the box and if he stops eating and drinking then please take him to the vet, or if you feel that none of these things will help you then you should take him to the vet. Sorry but i just thought of something, even if a male is neutered they will sometimes spray but its not a big amount like pee would be, its a small circle and has no smell, and cats are like children in some ways, i think your cat is upset about your new hours and is just acting up. I hope this will help you and your cat. Good luck and take care.
Hello,
So when a cat urinates outside the box, it is a sign of irritation, pain, discomfort, illness, stress,,,tons of other things as well.
I would take him for a urinalysis. You cannot tell by how much pee or how little pee a cat is making if there is an infection. One of the main reasons cats pee outside the box without ever having done so before is a UTI. (urinary tract infection) . So it’s best to get him checked.
Also, the stress from you having a different schedule could also cause this for him. But my bet would be on something going on with his body, so get him examined and tested.
A few other things could be: diabetes, thyroid issues that can also cause peeing issues.
Good luck!!!
~kelly