In the past (but not for several months), my cat has had some short episodes of what some would probably call the "zoomies." Yesterday and more so today, he seems to be having similar episodes, but of much longer duration. It's now 8:15 p.m. & he hasn't eaten since about 6 a.m., and not very...
Thanks for your response! It's not that he's terribly skittish with me--I just have to be cautious in the way I handle him---best when I'm at the same level as him--sitting or lying down together. Regarding cat flap--it's not an option. I rent & owner didn't want one installed in door but it...
Yes, I know he's better behaved at vet because he's absolutely terrified---at times hyperventilating. He's been to several vets and they've had no problem so no need to warn. I explain his history & there's never been a concern. The problem with food and meds is that he's extremely picky--so no...
Hello & thanks for your response. I realized, last night, that I didn't really make it clear as to what I was asking for, so thanks for pointing that out. The "bossy" fellow's name is Babes. Age is unknown and each vet differs in estimate, but probably around 10 years old. I know there are...
The problem with giving him a sedative is that it would have to be added to his food and it's hard to predict when and how much he'll eat and if he'll eat at all if tastes the medicine which he usually does. I want him to have a dental and don't know if he can take a sedative prior to that--but...
I met my cat about 5 years ago in my yard, and we think he was 5 or 6 years at that time. I don't think he's ever had a home, thus probably feral. It took quite some time for me to be able to touch him and he was (and still is) very skittish. Slowly, he decided he wanted to discover what was...
Thanks, but he is a true outdoor cat. He will only stay inside to sleep--and only at night, no matter how he feels. He'll even go out in the rain or strong wind--despite HATING both--and then scramble for shelter underneath a bench or table in the yard!! He doesn't wander much. Also, I've...
No, I haven't. There is no way he will adapt and there will be no way for me to administer any care under those circumstances. He has extreme fear of being confined----took many, many months before he would even stay inside for any period of time, so he's come a very long way. Also, I don't...
Thanks for your response!! Good to know about the long-lasting pain meds but I guess any pain med is a risk with my cat since it can increase vulnerability outside--but, he doesn't travel far. Vet is aware of the difficulty in the past with meds. I don't mix the entire amount into his food...
Thanks so much for your response! First-- I can not keep him inside 24/7---. I do not have a screened in patio, but he does sleep inside at night only. I don't think sneaking meds into syringe will work. Most meds I've tried mixing in food, he could detect and wouldn't eat. When he does eat...
I have a semi-feral cat who has never had but needs a dental cleaning and it's unknown if he'll need any extractions. I'm concerned about aftercare, since it's very difficult to get any meds into him (in this case, antibiotics & possibly pain meds); putting in in his food has been the only...
I've thought of that but figured that no one would make a commitment, sight unseen, especially given his problematic behavior--even though it could improve after TNR, but no guarantee.
Regarding nuisance animals, there's nothing that can be done. Animal Services does not get involved in...
Several times, I've posted description of cat on local social media but no responses. I don't think he has an owner & was probably dumped. For all I know, he could already be neutered--can't get close enough to him to determine anything. Thanks!