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Rotty · 2 Jun 2017 at 00:50

Any help with this?

Tilly, our British Shorthair has taken to hiding away for the last week, in a box in cat tree, in corner of window and even in back of litter tray

This can be a sign of illness but we have taken her to vets for a full check and they say she is fine

Other options is problems with Ace (Bengal) , he has always bullied her and she is too nice to fight back, but when he goes near her she doesn't seem upset

Maybe the heat as all the places are cool/shaded but she is 9 years old and she hasn't done it before

Other that the "hiding" she seems fine, comes out for food, litter tray etc

The Artfull Bodger · 2 Jun 2017 at 08:42

My cat goes through phases where she spends most of the day. I think she was a runt, she's very small and every cat in the neigherhood Bullys her, unless I'm outside she usually sleeps in a bush. She cries a lot when I'm not around and would love to get another cat for company but having spoke to my sister (RSPCA inspector) and researched have found that some cats can be stressed by sharing their territory. Now I'm not saying this is the case! How long have they lived together, from kittens? Do you play with her regularly? And if so is it without ace around who I imagine would dominate given his breed. Do you rotate her food flavours and give her treats? Cats can be hard enough to read and they are all different so being an outsider is hard to give advice. My advice would be to get a new toy (catnip is good by herself not in a group play) or use her favourite and try to get her out of her shell with play and treats while the bengal is not around. Did the vet take a blood sample? Cats are amazing at hiding illness and as they get older kidneys tend to take a hammering, using science plan renal (I think) my previous cat lives to the ripe old age of 21.5, 10 years after diagnosis of kidney problems. I'm not trying to second guess the vet who is a qualified professional, just cover the possibilities. Anyways I hope she gets back to her normal self soon.

Phate · 2 Jun 2017 at 08:49

I'd guess it's just a phase Rotty. Has there been any change in the house/her environment?

My two being their lazy selves.

Calvin

Hobbes

LewisRaz · 2 Jun 2017 at 12:36

Rotty said:
Any help with this?

Tilly, our British Shorthair ...

My big ginger cat has been acting similar the last week. Hiding away from people and sleeping near on 23hours a day. We put it down to the heat. He is still eating fine and going out when he needs to.

Kronos · 2 Jun 2017 at 12:44

On hot days, you are likely to find your cat sleeping far longer and on a cool, comfy spot, and for good reason. In the wild, remaining active in such weather could deplete valuable water intake and lead to overheating.
So providing your cats behaviour in general is fine and it is eating well and doing it's business regularly then I suspect all is well except the heat. But hey this is Britain the cooler weather will return soon, up here in Edinburgh it already has.

-TA- · 2 Jun 2017 at 14:42

One of ours has upped his hunting game, from the occasional mouse/vole....

Came home to half a rabbit and various organs across the kitchen floor. What a lovely mess to clean up!

Rotty · 2 Jun 2017 at 17:23

Thanks for all the advice folks, she has always been bone idle but this seems more than usual, I have bribed her out a couple of times with some tuna, vet did physical exam and temp check but no blood tests at this point

neil_g · 2 Jun 2017 at 19:16

Kronos said:
On hot days, you are likely to find your cat sleeping far longer

I wish. Mine won't settle in this weather and are normally belting around the house early hours.

Kaeo · 2 Jun 2017 at 19:18

My two are 16 and 18 and they've both been sleeping a lot more in the last couple of weeks with the heat, usually somewhere shaded. Seems pretty normal to me.

Skunkworks · 3 Jun 2017 at 16:40

"Hey, I’m glad you’re here. Looks like someone’s been vandalising the carpet! I’ll keep you posted on my investigation."

Phate · 3 Jun 2017 at 17:13

Beautiful cat

Kronos · 9 Jun 2017 at 06:53

Happy birthday Millie who is around 5 today though unfortunately I cannot be certain as with most ladies real age is a closely guarded secret.

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PiKe · 13 Jun 2017 at 20:01

Looking for a cheap tracker so I can find my cat when he doesn't return, it's not a large area he has to hide in so would a basic Bluetooth tracker work?

Siliconslave · 13 Jun 2017 at 20:39

depends what you mean by large area - bluetooth trackers tend to max out around 30meters and the solutions then rely on others with the app installed 'seeing' the tracker to report its location. With that in mind you then need the most popular tracker (which i think is still tile) and a load of luck to get an up to date hit.

The GSM based trackers however aren't exactly small and will require regular charging.

I'd suggest a pavlovian approach, ring a bell - preferably a loud and high pitched one - every time you treat or feed him. Then if you need to find him walk around with the bell and he'll come running for treats. We've done this with out cat and when he when in high speed pursuit of a pheasant recently he immediately stopped and ran back to the bell.

The Artfull Bodger · 14 Jun 2017 at 02:28

∆ this, but I do an imitation rabbit distress call, she knows she's getting treats (only time I give her) and a play session. 9 times out of 10 she comes a running.

knip · 14 Jun 2017 at 17:12

Anyone else's cat right off their food in the heat? Mine are eating a few biscuits but barely any wet food. They're not ill, just seem to be off their food.

=XDC=FluphyBunny · 14 Jun 2017 at 17:18

knip said:
Anyone else's cat right off their food in the heat? Mine are eating a few biscuits but barely any wet food. They're not ill, just seem to be off their food.

Ours sometimes lose their appetite when the temperatures are high while the rest of the time its every cat for themselves!

Street · 14 Jun 2017 at 17:19

Dexter doing what he does best!

Skunkworks · 14 Jun 2017 at 17:28

knip said:
Anyone else's cat right off their food in the heat? Mine are eating a few biscuits but barely any wet food. They're not ill, just seem to be off their food.

My two are lazing around and not eating much. They're currently lying in the metal bath, which acts as a kitty heatsink.

FoxEye · 14 Jun 2017 at 18:30

knip said:
Anyone else's cat right off their food in the heat? Mine are eating a few biscuits but barely any wet food. They're not ill, just seem to be off their food.

Oddly enough, mine is eating a lot more. Normally has 1 1/2 pouches, now is eating 2+ daily.