Over the past month KitKat walks around the house meowing. I have
tried playing with him, ignoring him, and meowing back at him. He will
even let out crazy sounding meows as he runs around the house. He has
toys, food and water...a good scratching post and we socialize with him
all the time. So...what he is trying to tell us? Should I take him to
the vet?
Thanks
Danielle
Buddy - 11 Jul 2006 12:55 GMT
Sounds like hyperthyroidism or possible kidney problems. Take him to
the vet. How old is he?
> Over the past month KitKat walks around the house meowing. I have
> tried playing with him, ignoring him, and meowing back at him. He will
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> Danielle
Popsie's Mom - 12 Jul 2006 01:07 GMT
> Over the past month KitKat walks around the house meowing. I have
> tried playing with him, ignoring him, and meowing back at him. He will
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> Danielle
Hi, Danielle, sorry you are having this frustrating prob with KitKat.
We are not vets here and can't "diagnose" but, is KitKat "coming of
age"and perhaps there is a female in the neighborhood in heat? Is he
showing signs of pain or tenderness anywhere? If he does this non-stop
and has any change in diet or bowel movements or urination and you are
not satisfied that he is just going through some sort of cat thing
"talking" - discovering his own voice - I agree - get him checked by a
vet! NOBODY banging on a machine a zillion miles away can give an
answer. We give comfort and prayers. But, if KitKat isn't "right" to
your satisfaction take him to someone who is a face-to-face diagnostic
personnel. Then, you and your "baby" can rest peacefully! God bless
you. Gail Lynn
Eva Quesnell - 16 Jul 2006 21:36 GMT
> Over the past month KitKat walks around the house meowing. I have
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> Danielle
A trip to the vet for a check-up can't ever hurt. But...
You say you socialize with him, but do you *play* a good, rousing
game with him. It sounds to me like he's bored. He may have toys, but
cats need interactive play. I have a 9-year-old male who does this. When
he does, I know it's time for a good game. His very favorite game in the
world is "the rope game." I take a soft piece of rope and lay it on the
tile floor in the kitchen. Then I cover the length of rope with several
towels. Then I tug on the rope, and he goes crazy attacking the "snake"
he sees there. When he sees me start to set this up, he comes flying into
the room to attack before I'm even ready.
Another good toy/game is "Da Bird." I got mine from Drs. Foster & Smith.
It's a great toy. It's a long wand with a string on it. At the end of a
string is a collection of feathers that's on a bit of metal that turns
around. When you swoop this toy around, the feathers spin and sound like
a bird flying. My cats' eyes light up when I bring out this toy. I do
keep it in the pantry so they won't eat the feathers when I'm not looking.
Eva
Candace - 17 Jul 2006 03:32 GMT
> Another good toy/game is "Da Bird." I got mine from Drs. Foster & Smith.
> It's a great toy. It's a long wand with a string on it. At the end of a
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> Eva
Eva!!!!!!!! Wow, extremely ltns. How is NM? Welcome back, it's been
years since I've seen you post!
Candace