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Whats wrong with my cat2007-11-25 12:30:00

My cat, John, is 7 years old. He's part Simese and part Russan Black and has had Entropian and Cristals. Now he's got blood in his crap and is getting grumpy. He never used to bite, but now he does. He's also acting really odd. He's being very lovable, which he never used to be, and he's got this thing for licking and nipping my dad's hairy legs. He's also acting more and more like he did as a kitten. Jumping around and crying a lot. And he's saying his little word "mama" all of the time, now. I don't get it!! He's normaly very quiet and reserved and never bites. Maybe it has to do with the other 2 cats we rescured when he was 3 or 4? Can ya help me?

Answers:

HI there again.Entropion is an inward rolling of the eyelid edges. It is an uncommon problem in the cat, but when it does occur it usually affects the lower eyelids. Urine crystals is managed with diets lowered in magnesium and devoid of corn. This condition is commonly seen in male cats.

Biting if it's a recent change is indicative of your cats way of communicating that he's not feeling well. Jumping and crying also are another way of communicating this as well.

Blood in the stool can be possibly caused by parasites which can be easily treated by a vet. Consider bringing a stool sample to your vet so the feces can be tested for giardia or coccidia which both can cause blood in the stool. Your vet will need to know the age and exact weight of your kitty (if he hasn't been seen recently) to write the appropriate dosage of prescription if he tests positive for the parasites.