EnderSSoGC
11-12-2007, 10:00 PM
Well, today I figured out Loki has a middle ear infection. And now I'm thinking Sybil's acting up lately may be due to medical issues rather than beahvioral ones. How can you tell the difference with cats?
I mentioned before that she pees on the couch when she's in heat. Well, it's not just when she's in heat anymore. The past few days she's been peeing on the couch, on some towels we left on the floor, and just now...all over our bed. This puddle was huge. We had just cleaned the litterbox too, so it wasn't dirty. We haven't changed the brand of litter. And I don't think it's a urinary infection because there is no blood, she's not going excessively, and she's not straining. She's been doing it since we brought Dexter home. She also lost quite a bit of weight, but I discovered that's because the fatties don't let her eat. I've been feeding her alone the past few weeks and she's gaining weight back. Also, she was grooming herself so much that her fur started to thin out. But, she's stopped now and it's growing back.
So, do you guys think she's just really stressed out and taking it out on our furniture? Or should I be worried? I really hope it's not a medical problem because then I'd have to decide who's need is more urgent...her's or Loki's. I can't afford to take both of them to the vet right now. :( I feel like such a horrible pet parent right now.
I mentioned before that she pees on the couch when she's in heat. Well, it's not just when she's in heat anymore. The past few days she's been peeing on the couch, on some towels we left on the floor, and just now...all over our bed. This puddle was huge. We had just cleaned the litterbox too, so it wasn't dirty. We haven't changed the brand of litter. And I don't think it's a urinary infection because there is no blood, she's not going excessively, and she's not straining. She's been doing it since we brought Dexter home. She also lost quite a bit of weight, but I discovered that's because the fatties don't let her eat. I've been feeding her alone the past few weeks and she's gaining weight back. Also, she was grooming herself so much that her fur started to thin out. But, she's stopped now and it's growing back.
So, do you guys think she's just really stressed out and taking it out on our furniture? Or should I be worried? I really hope it's not a medical problem because then I'd have to decide who's need is more urgent...her's or Loki's. I can't afford to take both of them to the vet right now. :( I feel like such a horrible pet parent right now.