Hi everyone,
My cat Puddy (rhymes with 'hoodie'), while still eating, has suddenly shown a decrease in appetite over the past two weeks. It started after she had spent about 8 days in a cattery.
She is still eating but she never seems to finish a meal anymore, doesn't 'ask' for food like she used to (she always used to meow around lunch and dinner time), and she never finishes her daily food allowance any more.
In addition to this, she seems quieter these past two weeks. She seems to be sleeping more and, while still affectionate and playful at times, less so than she used to be.
I live in New Zealand and we are just entering spring, and Puddy will begin moulting soon.
Could the approaching moulting period have caused the decrease in appetite/change in behaviour?
Do you think my kitty has perhaps just matured a little and moved on from her teenage cat stage?
I am concerned she might have picked up a bug at the cattery and intend to take her to the vet this week, but I'd appreciate any advice from other cat lovers.
Thank you : )
Francesca
My cat Puddy (rhymes with 'hoodie'), while still eating, has suddenly shown a decrease in appetite over the past two weeks. It started after she had spent about 8 days in a cattery.
She is still eating but she never seems to finish a meal anymore, doesn't 'ask' for food like she used to (she always used to meow around lunch and dinner time), and she never finishes her daily food allowance any more.
In addition to this, she seems quieter these past two weeks. She seems to be sleeping more and, while still affectionate and playful at times, less so than she used to be.
I live in New Zealand and we are just entering spring, and Puddy will begin moulting soon.
Could the approaching moulting period have caused the decrease in appetite/change in behaviour?
Do you think my kitty has perhaps just matured a little and moved on from her teenage cat stage?
I am concerned she might have picked up a bug at the cattery and intend to take her to the vet this week, but I'd appreciate any advice from other cat lovers.
Thank you : )
Francesca