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My cat is about 3 to 4 years old he has been over weight for a while but recently seems to be getting thinner, he looks thinner in his face and when I was petting him I noticed a clump of his fur come out I didnt see any sores or anything, he has been acting a little sad lately as well, the only recent changed are feral kitten we took in about a year ago and he now shares food bowls and litter pans with them, he has gotten sick from them before but they were all sick not just him, the feral kittens are not fixed they are all male and so is he but he is fixed. The only other thing I can think of that may help is that one of the feral kittens has been vomiting lately Im not sure if he is sick and may have passed it on or if he is just getting into things he shouldnt be getting into. I would appreciated your help and if you need anymore information please let me know I will try my best to find it!
Hi Breanna,
Has he been wormed? What about fleas? I would also definitely get him to your vet for a check up. Your ferals could have passed something on to him. It is better to be safe than sorry. And I would get your other guys fixed. Unfixed males may be beating up in him when you can't see it. They could also be keeping him from the food. Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
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Answers by Expert:
Karen Craft
Expertise
I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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