Weird Behavior

pammys

Moo is doing better. But he is being weird in regards to the litter box. Whenever he goes (or I see him going) he sprint to the litter box (which is a weird skeletal run ). Is in there for a few seconds and than runs to the water (again his weird new run). Anyone ever see this before. It is like he is waiting for the last minute to get there (but he is moving just fine around the house). I am not sure if he is pooping (with three in the house, sometimes it is hard to tell who did what and when) but he is peeing. But he is always running to the box. Should I be worried about this new thing?

He is eating (yea) but only if I hold the spoon to his mouth. (Or rather he eats more this way). It does not work if my husband holds the spoon...I guess we all want our mommies when we are sick. I am worried because I am going away for a few days--and he just won't eat for my husband. Any suggestions--he will eat, but only under spoiled conditions.

Thanks in advance.

P.S. 2 weeks and 3 days ago, we were told Moo had 2 weeks. So everyday is a very nice treat.

whyfi

Subject: Re: Weird Behavior

pammys wrote: He is eating (yea) but only if I hold the spoon to his mouth. (Or rather he eats more this way). It does not work if my husband holds the spoon...I guess we all want our mommies when we are sick. I am worried because I am going away for a few days--and he just won't eat for my husband. Any suggestions--he will eat, but only under spoiled conditions.

I assume that you're talking about wet food - try adding a little more water and put it in to a syringe with a fairly wide nozzle. I have had good experiences administering medications in this manner while cradling the cat in one arm (like holding a baby) and sticking the syringe in one corner of the mouth. Just don't force too much at once.

edited to add - it's important that you/your husband are not nervous/anxious when doing this. Be calm, but don't take 'no' for an answer. Take some time to pet and calm Moo while still holding him, before and 'specially after feeding...

lucille

It also might help if your husband wraps Moo lovingly in a towel. I learned that trick from the ASPCA when my cats were tiny and needed to be administered lots of different medicines. That way they can't claw or wriggle their way out of your arms so easily. Usually, it calms them right down like swaddling an infant. Good luck and best to Moo.