For the last week or two my cat has become increasingly lethargic and weak. When it first started, she went from normal to noticeably abnormal almost overnight. Since then, it seems to be getting worse.
Now, she is having trouble moving around, and just plops down in one place and lays there all day long, looking very weak. We think she may have fallen and injured herself, but can't really be sure. At first, it seemed as though she was very protective of her back and upper legs (would meow and hiss if you tried to put pressure in those spots). Today, she went underneath a bed and has been laying there all day. We tried luring here out with some tuna (which she loves), and she seemed very interested in getting it... but when she tried to get up, she immediately fell back over and meowed. This happened a couple of times before we felt so sorry for her that we just moved the food to her (which she ate right up, which makes me think she's injured and not sick).
I don't really have any idea what to do now... I'm afraid to pick her up, because I don't want to cause her extra pain (if she's already suffering from some type of injury). Any suggestions?? Her condition today has me very worried.
Some info about my cat: Approx. 10-11 year old tabby. Indoor cat ONLY, never goes outside. No other animals living in my house. No previous medical conditions that we are aware of. There are no visible signs of any injuries or illness (other than her activity). She hasn't had any trouble eating or drinking, but we've pretty much had to move the food right under her head in order to get her to eat (when she is eating though, she looks as normal as ever).
If anyone has seen something like this before and has a suggestion or insight, please share. I have no idea what to do here
Thanks in advance!
-Tom
Now, she is having trouble moving around, and just plops down in one place and lays there all day long, looking very weak. We think she may have fallen and injured herself, but can't really be sure. At first, it seemed as though she was very protective of her back and upper legs (would meow and hiss if you tried to put pressure in those spots). Today, she went underneath a bed and has been laying there all day. We tried luring here out with some tuna (which she loves), and she seemed very interested in getting it... but when she tried to get up, she immediately fell back over and meowed. This happened a couple of times before we felt so sorry for her that we just moved the food to her (which she ate right up, which makes me think she's injured and not sick).
I don't really have any idea what to do now... I'm afraid to pick her up, because I don't want to cause her extra pain (if she's already suffering from some type of injury). Any suggestions?? Her condition today has me very worried.
Some info about my cat: Approx. 10-11 year old tabby. Indoor cat ONLY, never goes outside. No other animals living in my house. No previous medical conditions that we are aware of. There are no visible signs of any injuries or illness (other than her activity). She hasn't had any trouble eating or drinking, but we've pretty much had to move the food right under her head in order to get her to eat (when she is eating though, she looks as normal as ever).
If anyone has seen something like this before and has a suggestion or insight, please share. I have no idea what to do here
-Tom