Cat Health & Safety
If they go out of sight, they should be top of mind
Many cat owners sadly believe that a cat who has suddenly started hiding is just âbeing a cat.â After all, cats love dark, quiet places, right? Sure, some do. But a cat thatâs normally social and then becomes reclusive is often stressed, ill, or in pain. Sudden hiding can actually be one of the earliest, or at least, clearest signs your cat will show you when they arenât feeling well. So, please pay attention to what your cat is trying to tell you, and then get them to the vet to start figuring out whatâs going on.
a quiet 6-year-old longhaired cat, who was generally, shall we say ⊠rotund, wasnât eating well over the holidays. With lots of family visiting, Molly was stressed and hid away from the commotion. Yet, even after everyone left and things settled down, her appetite didnât return. When her owners finally got her to the vet, she hadnât been eating or acting normally for about a week. Her eyes and ears had turned yellow, an indication that her liver wasnât working right. She was hospitalized for monitoring and treatment (including a temporary feeding tube). After six days, and once her appetite and liver values had started to improve, Molly was able to go home. It took a few more weeks, but Molly made a full recovery from her hepatic lipidosis. Her owners worked hard to get her to a healthier weight, and theyâre also careful to keep a closer eye on her â and her appetite â whenever guests come to stay.
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