It looks like it's the end of the line for my cat

[johnnyb47]

Hi
After about 14 years my poor old cat appears to be using his 9 lives up quickly.
He been right off his food the last few days and just picking at it in small amounts.
He's also lost a bit of weight and acting very distant towards me.
He's an outdoor cat (he never really settles inside for to long) so I've begrudgingly had to let him out otherwise he tends to start getting stressed out.
Not ideal knowing he's "under the weather" and that the weather is so cold and damp at the moment.
When he has been out he's also disappearing for long periods of time making me wonder if he will ever return again.
Tonight I had to go looking him and after walking around the area calling out his name he appeared by the back door when I got home.
He's now sat on the opposite sofa looking not to great.I can see his head very slightly nodding with each breath and he's not interested in eating his favourite treats.
I will probably sleep on the sofa by him tonight and hope he makes an improvement, but I think it may a trip to the vets tomorrow morning.

 

[classic33]

The fact it still wanted out has to be a good sign.

 

[tyred]

Sorry to hear this.

 

[johnnyb47]

If I stroke him he does start purring which to me suggests he's not in pain, but his whole posture says otherwise to me.

 

[Mo1959]

If I stroke him he does start purring which to me suggests he's not in pain, but his whole posture says otherwise to me.

Hate to say this, but they purr when in pain too. Hope I’m wrong and he picks up again.

 

[johnnyb47]

Ohhh, okay.(That doesn't sound good)
He's now curled up and sleeping.
Thanks @Mo1959

 

[Accy cyclist]

Hi
After about 14 years my poor old cat appears to be using his 9 lives up quickly.
He been right off his food the last few days and just picking at it in small amounts.
He's also lost a bit of weight and acting very distant towards me.
He's an outdoor cat (he never really settles inside for to long) so I've begrudgingly had to let him out otherwise he tends to start getting stressed out.
Not ideal knowing he's "under the weather" and that the weather is so cold and damp at the moment.
When he has been out he's also disappearing for long periods of time making me wonder if he will ever return again.
Tonight I had to go looking him and after walking around the area calling out his name he appeared by the back door when I got home.
He's now sat on the opposite sofa looking not to great.I can see his head very slightly nodding with each breath and he's not interested in eating his favourite treats.
I will probably sleep on the sofa by him tonight and hope he makes an improvement, but I think it may a trip to the vets tomorrow morning.

Think positive, but not too positive as It could be he's nearing the end of his happy life, but then it might just be a virus he's picked up. I hope it's treatable! We've had a spate of some utter monster poisoning cats around here these last few weeks. Not poisoning leading to death, but enough to give their owners the thought it could be deadly. Thankfully all reported cats have or are making a speedy recovery! We know it's poisoning as the vet who treated one cat said it looks like deliberate or accidental poisoning due to the symptoms.

 

[johnnyb47]

It's crossed my mind as to whether he's been poisoned.
There's a garage just from where I live and I can't help but think of he's found some antifreeze lying around the place.
I know he does hang around their in the day time when I'm at work(the mechanics have told me so)

 

[Accy cyclist]

It's crossed my mind as to whether he's been poisoned.
There's a garage just from where I live and I can't help but think of he's found some antifreeze lying around the place.
I know he does hang around their in the day time when I'm at work(the mechanics have told me so)

The vet I mentioned didn't suggest it could be anti-freeze poisoning in the case of the local cats I mentioned, as according to their owners who posted about it, the vet said anti-freeze poisoning is quite fast acting for cats resulting in death soon after it's been ingested, but takes 3 times longer for dogs, depending on their size. I'd take heart that seeing as your cat is still here it's most likely not anti-freeze poisoning. In the case of the local cat poisoner, I suppose owners should be grateful that the poisoner either didn't want to kill any cats, instead just make them sick. Or he/she didn't know that anti'-freeze is deadly for all living creatures, obviously including humans.

 

[johnnyb47]

Cheers @Accy cyclist.
That's interesting to know.
I've put a hot water bottle on the sofa and the cat has settled down up against it.
He's looking a bit more comfortable and relaxed now.
I just wish I could get him to eat/drink something

 

[Accy cyclist]

Cheers @Accy cyclist.
That's interesting to know.
I've put a hot water bottle on the sofa and the cat has settled down up against it.
He's looking a bit more comfortable and relaxed now.
I just wish I could get him to eat/drink something

He could be dehydrated. When my beloved Jack Russell died aged nearly 17 over 12 years ago, on taking her to the vets for the last time, if you know what I mean, the vet told me she was significantly dehydrated, saying only a drip (I can't remember what type) cures that, not trying to make them drink water. He might just be dehydrated. Hopefully the vet will spot his problem tomorrow.

 

[Reynard]

I'd definitely suggest a trip to the vets either way. Not for us amateurs to diagnose from a distance.

Fingers crossed. and sending Cat some healing vibes xxx

 

[johnnyb47]

He's still sat on the sofa hogging the water bottle.
His breathing is laboured and sounds like he's wheezing now.
It doesn't look good

 

[Accy cyclist]

He's still sat on the sofa hogging the water bottle.
His breathing is laboured and sounds like he's wheezing now.
It doesn't look good

Please take him to a vet asap. I hope it'll be a good outcome!

 

[johnnyb47]

Will do @Accy cyclist.
He looks more settled at the moment, but he will be down the vets in the morning 8.30 sharp.
I've been up since 5.30 Sunday morning and not slept since.
Due to be starting work in 3 hours time (I don't think that's going to happen somehow)
Just dosing watching TV and keeping an eye on the cat 😴