Please Help My Russian Blue Cat Is Suffering!

my Russian blue cat is suffering

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Siameselisa

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I have two adult cats girls: the first Siamese breed (7 years), and the second Russian blue (1.5 years). They were friends and were inseparable. I was happy: they understood and obeyed me, and I understood them. We had new neighbors on the street and they blew up firecrackers for the Spring Festival. Of course, the cats hid in the basement. A Siamese cat a day later became the same again, but the Russian blue cat became all different. It has ceased to be friends with its Siamese friend and play in general, it is afraid of everything new and especially strangers. It can quickly get upset and instantly get angry (cut my claws when I handed it a treat). One room where I sleep, it has appointed itself a home. And it began to live under my bed, after dragging my rug, although it often hides in the basement. It does not communicate with it friend and does not go out at all. It has become capricious and constantly requires delicacy. And most importantly - the Russian blue does not go to the cat's toilet. That's how it behaves for more than six months. My friend is a veterinarian and advised papers toilet bowl to solve the latter problem. This helped and hygiene became acceptable. But what to do with the rest of the behavior, because I understand that my cat feels bad and her life has become a nightmare. Can anyone give advice?
 

ArtNJ

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Just like with people, cat brains can get out of whack. If its been 6 months and the cat is still excessively fearful and jumpy for no real reason (ie other cat is still nice to it), you might want to talk to your vet about prozac or other medications. I think a lot of vets don't like to do it unless its quite severe, but you can at least have the conversation.
 

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To be that severly traumatized by firecrackers is understandable, but not normal for that long. It has become a habit, the new norm for your cat. she definitely needs help. First, she will need to be checked for any physical problems, maybe the fireworks just coinsided with the time she started hurting and she decided it was too much and to withdraw from the world. Espeially for kidney problems. If you haev already done that, I would definitely try the calming meds, there are even supplements to be given you can get on Amazon, you might ask your vet. Just sit with her a few minutes a day, where ever she is hiding, and talk softly to her, leaving treats when you leave. you will have to research how to tame feral cats and start all over with her. I have a feeling there may be something ongoing that is still scaring her, liek teh neighbors yelling, cars revving, or SOMETHING that is disturbing to her that occurs on a regular basis. maybe deliveries in the neighborhood, or a new animal, dog or ca, that showed up when she started all this. it's sad she is going through all this, it's not a life for her at all. I will pray she comes out of it, and you find what is bothering her.
 

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Hello -
In addition to the very good advice given above, can you try music for your kitty? Try low volume classical harp music, or George Handel compositions - these are known to help cats to relax.

There is also an app called Relax My Cat, and there is MusicForCats . com as other sources.

Can you try brushing her and petting her (with thick gloves if necessary?)
 
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