Cats acting wierder than usual!

OldMotherTucker

My 8 year old boycat is acting even crazier than usual but I think my vet will just think I'm crazy if I tell him that he's started chasing his own tail, being very vocal and, lastly, making leurve to my furry sofa cushions:(:(

What IS his problem?

SensibleSarah

Hmmm. I take it he's been neutered? Has anything changed at home? Could even be fleas causing unusual behaviour. If none of those and this behaviour has come on suddenly then might be worth a vet visit. He's a bit young for onset on senility but worth checking out.

OldMotherTucker

He had a urine test a few months ago as his drinking habits had changed - all normal - the vet implied I indulged him!!

MockTurtle

I think its something to do with the change of the seasons. My cat has been a bit bonkers lately. More bonkers than normal, I should say!

She's eating and drinking as normal but there's a lot more instances of "I shall now run at warp speed to another room and then back again, for entirely no reason"


Cats, I love their nuttiness.

ShaneUK

It could be stress related; try getting some Feliway spray and spray it on his favourite seat/blanket etc. (let it settle first before he settles on it!)

Have there been any changes in his home environment recently, such as new baby, building work..... this could be a contributory factor to abnormal behaviour.

The general advise is that you know your cat better than anyone; if they are behaving uncharacteristically, then this is a sign of a potential problem, and it its highly recommended seeking veterinary assistance.

fairy_lights

Is there a new cat in the neighbourhood who's stirring things up?

OldMotherTucker

fairy_lights wrote: »

Is there a new cat in the neighbourhood who's stirring things up?

Funny you should say that . . . I went into the kitchen this afternoon and caught another kitten eating from the biscuit bowl -cheeky beggar!

Maybe that's what got behind his tail!

He's always been 'odd' and we have had a lot of changes - including sustained packing as the 2 children left home this summer!

I used to have a Feliway plug or similar - I'll give it another try!

Maybe I notice his peculiar behavior a bit more now I'm not working!:rotfl:

fairy_lights

OldMotherTucker wrote: »

Funny you should say that . . . I went into the kitchen this afternoon and caught another kitten eating from the biscuit bowl -cheeky beggar!

Maybe that's what got behind his tail!

He's always been 'odd' and we have had a lot of changes - including sustained packing as the 2 children left home this summer!

I used to have a Feliway plug or similar - I'll give it another try!

Maybe I notice his peculiar behavior a bit more now I'm not working!:rotfl:

That could explain it then, if your kids have left home he'll have to re-establish the household hierarchy (and probably misses them a bit too), and if there's a new kitten sniffing round it's probably reminded him of his own younger days and put a spring back in his step.
As long as he's still eating and doesn't seem distressed I wouldn't be too worried.

Loanranger

Overactive thyroid can make a cat restless, more vocal and increased appetite. Ask your vet's advice and for a blood test. It's the only sure way to find out if he's poorly.

OldMotherTucker

Loanranger wrote: »

Overactive thyroid can make a cat restless, more vocal and increased appetite. Ask your vet's advice and for a blood test. It's the only sure way to find out if he's poorly.

He's a good weight with a healthy coat even though I free feed them (I've got 3 cats in all)

He;s always been a thirsty cat - he won't drink from a bowl - it has to be a running tap (even tried a water fountain but he was having nothing to do with that - apart from the box!) That was why he had a urine test a while back. His heart was fine.

It's the seduction of my soft furnishings that creeps me out the most - why start this now?

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

OldMotherTucker wrote: »

He's a good weight with a healthy coat even though I free feed them (I've got 3 cats in all)

He;s always been a thirsty cat - he won't drink from a bowl - it has to be a running tap (even tried a water fountain but he was having nothing to do with that - apart from the box!) That was why he had a urine test a while back. His heart was fine.

It's the seduction of my soft furnishings that creeps me out the most - why start this now?

If there's a kitten, that means there could be a lady cat making luuurvley scents around the local area. Or the kitten is a girl and beginning to smell delicious as she's got to the 4-6 months mark. Especially if she's been sneaking in and snuggling up to the cushions whilst your attention has been diverted elsewhere.

Neutered Toms still go stupid for girl cat smells. I feel sorry for the (whilst laughing, obviously) poor boys - they know there's something very special about girls, but generally haven't the faintest idea of what they're actually supposed to do.