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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: Philip on June 21, 2008, 15:25:34 PM

Title: Delphi isn't well
Post by: Philip on June 21, 2008, 15:25:34 PM

Took Delphi to the vets today.

She has been sitting behind one of the cat trees for the last 4 days. She hasn't wanted a fuss growling when stroked.

Just knew there was something wrong.

She has pale gums and has lost a little bit of weight.

Hope its something that can be sorted.

Either that or wonder if something has happened between her and the others to cause her to become depressed and withdrawn.

Please send her healing hugs and puirrs.

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/cheekee_munkee/Delphi--2.jpg)

Title: Re: Delphi isn't well
Post by: Maddiesmum on June 21, 2008, 15:41:46 PM

Poor girl, what did the vet say?  Hope Delphi is soon back to normal  :hug:

Title: Re: Delphi isn't well
Post by: Philip on June 21, 2008, 15:47:04 PM

Vet has asked me to separate her and keep an eye on her input/output as its impossible with all 5 together.

She is on antibiotics (synulox).

The vet couldnt find anything specifi wrong with her, just the pale gums and weight loss.

When we got back from the vets, I put her in my bedroom alone and she allowed me to make a fuss of her and purred for the first time in days.

I really hope it isnt down to her feeling depressed because of the others. I only rescued her in Febuary and she seemed ok with the other cats after a few weeks laying next to them on my bed. If she is unhappy because of the other cats I guess I have to consider her needs and think about what to do.

Title: Re: Delphi isn't well
Post by: lucy on June 21, 2008, 15:48:11 PM

Bless her, lots of  :hug: and hope she picks up soon.

Title: Re: Delphi isn't well
Post by: Kirst on June 21, 2008, 15:49:11 PM

Awww lots of  :hug: and best wishes for Delphi.

Title: Re: Delphi isn't well
Post by: Felix (Caroline) on June 21, 2008, 20:55:42 PM

Thinking of you both xx

Title: Re: Delphi isn't well
Post by: Maddiesmum on June 22, 2008, 16:22:25 PM

Hope she is feeling better today and soon gets back to normal  :hug:

Title: Re: Delphi isn't well
Post by: Bazsmum on June 22, 2008, 18:28:20 PM

Sending positive vibes for Delphi~~~~~~~ :Luv: :hug:

Title: Re: Delphi isn't well
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on June 22, 2008, 21:30:24 PM

 :'( Ahh poor Delphi fingers crossed she is just feeling a bit under the weather and it's nothing more serious. 

Sending lots of love and positive vibes that she will be better soon xxx

Title: Re: Delphi isn't well
Post by: Philip on June 22, 2008, 22:55:26 PM

Thanks all.... :hug:

Her stools are very runny tonight.

Title: Re: Delphi isn't well
Post by: Philip on June 24, 2008, 20:23:26 PM

Hi all.

Delphi appears much better.

She is enjoying a good fuss again and is eating all her food in one sitting.

To be honest she has never done that since I rescued her.

She seems much more lively.

many thanks for all youre kindness.

Title: Re: Delphi isn't well
Post by: lucy on June 24, 2008, 20:25:31 PM

Glad she is better!  ;D

Title: Re: Delphi isn't well
Post by: Kirst on June 24, 2008, 21:31:51 PM

Yay thats what we like to hear!

Title: Re: Delphi isn't well
Post by: Stuart on June 24, 2008, 23:24:12 PM

Great News  :wow:

Title: Re: Delphi isn't well
Post by: Philip on June 25, 2008, 07:43:36 AM

Thanks.

I tried getting her back with the others, but as she walked out of my bedroom, Bertie one of the other ragdolls attacked her and she ran back in and then did a number 2 on the carpet.

I dont know what to do.

 :'(

Title: Re: Delphi isn't well
Post by: Kirst on June 25, 2008, 09:33:35 AM

Oh dear!! Maybe it was the shock fo the tactical assault! Give her lots of cuddles and when you let her out next make sure Bertie isnt in the immediate vicinity! ;)

Title: Re: Delphi isn't well
Post by: Dawn F on June 25, 2008, 09:37:15 AM

poor Delphi, maybe Bertie is finding his feet (what age do they become mature??)  I'm sure when she is feeling better she won't be such target, perhaps she needs a bit more time on her own to get her strength back

Title: Re: Delphi isn't well
Post by: Hippykitty on June 25, 2008, 19:22:40 PM

Are they all neutered?

An unneutered male may be very dominant, especially to a new cat.
Look at the Wizz site for more info about aggression between cats. There's probably a way round this. Don't think about rehoming yet.  :hug: