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My 25lb 9 year old neutered male cat is showing signs of pain. He's not acting himself socially and he hisses when I handle his middle. I have 3 cats, and my first impression is that the litter box is "typical" but I don't know for certain that he's pooping and peeing. He hasn't asked to be picked up in the last 24 hours (unusual for him), doesn't purr when I pet him (also unusal), and hasn't even followed me into the bathroom (cat people know how weird that is).
I'm taking a personal day Monday to take him to the vet first thing (which he passionately hates, and has never taken in good spirits even when well). But I'd appreciate any advice for relieving his discomfort until then.
Update: it's 2:00 in the morning and I got up and scooped litter boxes (as one does???) and saw my boy make a deposit right after. There were 3 peanut M&M sized units, typical to maybe very slightly soft in texture. It struck me as very small for a grown cat, but I've got it in a cooler now so the vet can see it in 35.5 hours. In a multi-cat household I may not get another known sample, so I'm feeling fortunate to have captured one even if it's outside of the ideal 24 hour window.
I'm taking a personal day Monday to take him to the vet first thing (which he passionately hates, and has never taken in good spirits even when well). But I'd appreciate any advice for relieving his discomfort until then.
Update: it's 2:00 in the morning and I got up and scooped litter boxes (as one does???) and saw my boy make a deposit right after. There were 3 peanut M&M sized units, typical to maybe very slightly soft in texture. It struck me as very small for a grown cat, but I've got it in a cooler now so the vet can see it in 35.5 hours. In a multi-cat household I may not get another known sample, so I'm feeling fortunate to have captured one even if it's outside of the ideal 24 hour window.
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