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doesn't want to go for a walk outside anymore
Hi, I'm new here. I'm feeling very worried and I'm hoping someone can shed some
light on this. Over the past month or so my kitty hasn't wanted to go outside for her usual walk around the yard. Even with my coaxing her with treats, she turns right around to go back into the house. Her background: she's 20 years old, she gets 125ml of fluids every day, and a little more than a month ago she had an in-growing claw taken care of at the vet. There's no change in any of her kidney symptoms-eats ok, no change in pee frequency etc. She seems so reluctant to walk down the front steps and go for her usual snooping around the yard. She's had some stiffness in her joints for years now but she still goes up and down the 14 stairs inside the house-as recently as today. But why no walking outside? I'm puzzled and worried. I'd appreciate any help or suggestions. Thank you so much, Susan & "Meetoo" |
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Date: 7/21/03 9:50 PM Eastern Her background: she's 20 years old, she gets 125ml of fluids every day, and a little more than a month ago she had an in-growing claw taken care of at the vet. There's no change in any of her kidney symptoms-eats ok, no change in pee frequency etc. She seems so reluctant to walk down the front steps and go for her usual snooping around the yard. She's had some stiffness in her joints for years now but she still goes up and down the 14 stairs inside the house-as recently as today. But why no walking outside? I'm puzzled and worried. I'd appreciate any help or suggestions. Thank you so much, Susan & "Meetoo" Hi Susan and Meetoo, It sounds like your senior lady is probably just feeling old age and arthritis. How recently has she seen the vet? It's possible he may need to recheck her blood work. Also, it's possible that he could give her something for her joints if they are causing her pain. Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm |
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Besides aging (which may account for it in some way), did she see anything
out there the last time, that may've scared her & which she has no desire to see/smell/encounter again? Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon "SPillus" wrote in message ... Hi, I'm new here. I'm feeling very worried and I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this. Over the past month or so my kitty hasn't wanted to go outside for her usual walk around the yard. Even with my coaxing her with treats, she turns right around to go back into the house. Her background: she's 20 years old, she gets 125ml of fluids every day, and a little more than a month ago she had an in-growing claw taken care of at the vet. There's no change in any of her kidney symptoms-eats ok, no change in pee frequency etc. She seems so reluctant to walk down the front steps and go for her usual snooping around the yard. She's had some stiffness in her joints for years now but she still goes up and down the 14 stairs inside the house-as recently as today. But why no walking outside? I'm puzzled and worried. I'd appreciate any help or suggestions. Thank you so much, Susan & "Meetoo" |
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Besides aging (which may account for it in some way), did she see anything
out there the last time, that may've scared her & which she has no desire to see/smell/encounter again? Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon "SPillus" wrote in message ... Hi, I'm new here. I'm feeling very worried and I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this. Over the past month or so my kitty hasn't wanted to go outside for her usual walk around the yard. Even with my coaxing her with treats, she turns right around to go back into the house. Her background: she's 20 years old, she gets 125ml of fluids every day, and a little more than a month ago she had an in-growing claw taken care of at the vet. There's no change in any of her kidney symptoms-eats ok, no change in pee frequency etc. She seems so reluctant to walk down the front steps and go for her usual snooping around the yard. She's had some stiffness in her joints for years now but she still goes up and down the 14 stairs inside the house-as recently as today. But why no walking outside? I'm puzzled and worried. I'd appreciate any help or suggestions. Thank you so much, Susan & "Meetoo" |
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Thank you Lauren and Cathy for responding
I plan to call the vet tomorrow morning to ask what can be done to comfort her arthritis. As far as her being scared of something she saw outside, I never thought of that. I don't recall anything happening but, she does appear cautious on the front steps and goes no further. I'll keep an eye on this. I'll update my post as things happen. Thank you again. I've been feeling so panicked tonight. Susan |
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Thank you Lauren and Cathy for responding
I plan to call the vet tomorrow morning to ask what can be done to comfort her arthritis. As far as her being scared of something she saw outside, I never thought of that. I don't recall anything happening but, she does appear cautious on the front steps and goes no further. I'll keep an eye on this. I'll update my post as things happen. Thank you again. I've been feeling so panicked tonight. Susan |
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From: (SPillus)
Thank you Lauren and Cathy for responding I plan to call the vet tomorrow morning to ask what can be done to comfort her arthritis. As far as her being scared of something she saw outside, I never thought of that. I don't recall anything happening but, she does appear cautious on the front steps and goes no further. I'll keep an eye on this. I'll update my post as things happen. Thank you again. I've been feeling so panicked tonight. Susan Good luck, Susan, and let us know what the vet says. Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm |
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From: (SPillus)
Thank you Lauren and Cathy for responding I plan to call the vet tomorrow morning to ask what can be done to comfort her arthritis. As far as her being scared of something she saw outside, I never thought of that. I don't recall anything happening but, she does appear cautious on the front steps and goes no further. I'll keep an eye on this. I'll update my post as things happen. Thank you again. I've been feeling so panicked tonight. Susan Good luck, Susan, and let us know what the vet says. Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm |
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Susan wrote:
I plan to call the vet tomorrow morning to ask what can be done to comfort her arthritis. Ask your vet about Adequan injections. I did some research on this treatment and talked a couple of my petsitting clients that have arthritic cats into trying it. They both are extremely happy with the outcome of this treatment. One has a 22 year old Siamese and this girl has done a complete turnaround since she's been getting the treatments, has much better mobility, and is back to her sassy old self. Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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