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01-12-2007, 12:34 PM   #1

I think Honey is feeling a bit poorly.


I think it's just the winter weather catching up with him - as our cats always have an off day or two in this season. Anyone else get that?

He normally calls to come indoors in the morning, but today I called and called, but nothing.. Then he suddenly waltzed in from out of the outdoor laundry basket, which is right by the door. o_O So I don't know what took him so long.

Now he's just kind of... 'Blah'. The day before last he was a bit like this, but then yesterday perked up and chased me around the house as usual. Today he's just sort of tired and inactive. He doesn't look depressed like I'm used to with very ill cats, he just seems very neutral and out of character. He's not even gotten super excited and chased Spike around the house like he does every day.

He even ignored a prawn that I offered him, so I know that something's up. XD I'm hoping that it's just a little bit of winter ickyness and nothing more, or perhaps he ate something unpleasant.



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01-12-2007, 05:22 PM   #2

Re: I think Honey is feeling a bit poorly.


He's had a lick of cream but still hasn't eaten anything. He went out to go to the toilet, and followed Spike around before changing his mind and coming back indoors. He spent a while just following me around looking upset - and when I picked him up, he made a very sorry sound.

After lots of cuddles, he's sound asleep on the kitchen table again. I hope that this passes soon, as it's so strange to see such an energetic little cat act this way.



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02-12-2007, 10:21 PM   #3

Re: I think Honey is feeling a bit poorly.


Honey is still feeling poorly today. He managed to eat some dinner last night, and seemed better this morning - following me around, meowing at me until he could jump on my lap for a purr session.

He had some breakfast, and some tuna - but then fell back into a state of 'blah', sleeping on the table all day.

He refused to touch his dinner earlier, so.. I decided to try a Tiger trick, from when she was alive and had difficulty eating, and I had to find a way to convince her to eat.

I fed him a little bit by hand (ew), then switchedto a teaspoon, and he managed a couple of spoonfuls but refused to eat anymore. I'm happy, because it's better than nothing. C:



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02-12-2007, 11:00 PM   #4

Re: I think Honey is feeling a bit poorly.


I hope Honey will feel better soon ........... if he's isn't any better tomorrow, it may be wise to let the vet have a look at him..



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02-12-2007, 11:11 PM   #5

Re: I think Honey is feeling a bit poorly.


Poor Honey. I hope she picks up again very soon. A wee vet visit might shed some light on the matter. She may have a slight temperature or something.
Poor baby xxx



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02-12-2007, 11:17 PM   #6

Re: I think Honey is feeling a bit poorly.


We've felt his ears and whatnot, and he doesn't feel hot or whatnot, and generally seems fine but just a little bit out of it.

If he isn't better later tomorrow, I shall most likely make him an appointment. Though it'll be awkward, what with Christmas coming up, and me trying to pay for everything with Job Seekers Allowance at the moment.



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02-12-2007, 11:22 PM   #7

Re: I think Honey is feeling a bit poorly.


I can apreciate that. Is there a PDSA near you? I just tend to worry more when they go off their food.



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02-12-2007, 11:38 PM   #8

Re: I think Honey is feeling a bit poorly.


Unfortunately there is not.

I'm going to try and get him to eat a bit more now, and do the same tomorrow morning in hopes that he starts becoming fond of his food again.



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02-12-2007, 11:41 PM   #9

Re: I think Honey is feeling a bit poorly.


You could try warming her food a little, adding a little gravey or try a strong smelling fishy food.
I hope Honey has her appetite back very very soon xxx



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02-12-2007, 11:44 PM   #10

Re: I think Honey is feeling a bit poorly.


Going off his feed concerns me. If you can't tempt him to start eating (the hand-feeding is a good idea), I think I'd schedule a vet trip ......

Hope he perks up and is better tomorrow; do follow-up with us....



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