My 4 years old tomcat (integer) used to be a moderately active cat to the moment vet discovered he suffers from gastritis (frequent vomiting and pee outside the box).
Gastritis was successfully cured (very rare vomiting - once in three months and pee in the box).
I replaced the supermarket wet pate he loves by high grade wet food (Applaws and Schesir).
But now the cat is far less active now. He adopt loaf position and lay flat on the ground (paws beneath) much more frequently than in when he was sick. He pees once a day only.
True that now is a pretty hot time and he gained one lb (half kilo) after the cure.
My search returned contradictory results: some say that those positions are a sign of relaxation and/or an attempt to cool down the body - other say that they are sign of heart failure or fluids building up. My vet said not to worry but keep an eye on his behavior.
I certainly need a fresh, neutral opinion to help me evaluate the situation. Thank you very very much!
Gastritis was successfully cured (very rare vomiting - once in three months and pee in the box).
I replaced the supermarket wet pate he loves by high grade wet food (Applaws and Schesir).
But now the cat is far less active now. He adopt loaf position and lay flat on the ground (paws beneath) much more frequently than in when he was sick. He pees once a day only.
True that now is a pretty hot time and he gained one lb (half kilo) after the cure.
My search returned contradictory results: some say that those positions are a sign of relaxation and/or an attempt to cool down the body - other say that they are sign of heart failure or fluids building up. My vet said not to worry but keep an eye on his behavior.
I certainly need a fresh, neutral opinion to help me evaluate the situation. Thank you very very much!