Problems with my cat - please help -any advice?

*My vet is on vaca until Fri -in the meantime, I want to know if anyone has any experience/knowledge with this type of scenario?*





My family cat, Dallas, is about 9 %26amp; lives with my Dad. He used to be the coolest cat. In Aug, 2 new cats were introduced to the house %26amp; he has NOT taken to them. (At first he urinated EVERYWHERE).





He has his own litterbox, food dishes/area and even his own bedding space (all of these the other cats can't get to-they have their own) he's still not right. He flips out RANDOMLY, almost like an anxiety attack, yowling %26amp; hissing %26amp; other times he's sullen. He also basically just sits around all day.


I miss my cat dearly %26amp; don't want him to live a life like that. I am bringing him to my place to live, which is about 350 mi away.


My questions:





-Will he survive the trip? I'm afraid he will have an anxiety/heartattack!





-Will he go back to the way he was?





-Is he too old to adjust to a new place?





Thanks in advance!Problems with my cat - please help -any advice?
Make sure to explain all of your concerns to your vet. He should give you a mild sedative for him, but explain in DETAIL how much he flips out, you don't want your cat to have any heart problems on the way.





Dallas sounds like he's really under severe stress from the other cats and from having his home invaded. Like the girl above said, he may just need to be the only cat in the household. He probably is also upset that his owner has other pets that he pays attention to.


It will take time for him to adjust to a new home. So be prepared for a withdrawn cat for awhile and also don't be suprised if he urinates in spots. Put rugs %26amp; runners up and shut bedroom doors.


A good suggestion would be to take his current litterbox, food dishes and sleeping beds with you so he has familiar things with him. Keep them around for awhile before you get new ones.





Remember to devote some time and attention to him - you want to make sure he knows he's loved and in a safe environment.





Good luck! :)Problems with my cat - please help -any advice?
That is what happened to mine. Well what you should do is get someone in the car with you and calm him down while you are driving. He will most likely make it.
my siamese is a bit testy and 8 yrs. old we just brought home another kitten to join 2 dogs and our persian and she was completely against the newbie at first, but has come to love the new one. i've even caught her grooming the little one. put him in a cat carrier with a bed or blanket he'll be okay. it'll take adjustment time but should be fine be patient. cats are here to be adored but only on their terms.
the cat will travel fine in a cat box.


it won't be the same but wait a few months and it will be nice and loving


never to old specially with someone who loves them.





my older cat sounds just the same but shes come round to nearly the beautiful loving cat she used to be.
He should be fine, just make sure he has enough air and water during the trip. I wouldn't suggest giving him any food before and during the trip, as he would probably just throw it back up out of nervousness. He should adjust fine to your place, and most likely go back to the way he was, if you give him lots of attention. The biggest thing would probably be- DON'T get another cat!!


Good Luck!!
sounds like your dallas is like our cat. some cats for whatever reason need to be the only pet. on our last move our cat was about dallas' age. she did fine we showed her where everything was when we put her in the house. she kind of nosed around for a few days, then as we got into the unpacking of familiar things she perked up. so bring things with him like his blanket/bed and maybe his favorite throw rug. also having his old litter pan there will help. he'll be so happy to be back home with you.
The urinating is him saying this is all my territory.





He should survive the trip unless he has a problem with cars.





He should but he may urinate everywhere again if he thinks the other cats are coming.





No i think as long as a cat is comfy warm and feels like the king he'll be fine
He should be just fine. When your vet gets back, make an appt for him. They can prescribe anxiety meds if he needs them. Also tranquilizers for his trip to your house.
Try giving him some Rescue Remedy in a little wet food before the trip. It's all natural, homeopathic, and is perfectly safe to give him; as opposed to tranquilizers which you never know how they will affect your cat. You can get it at pretty much any natural health food/supplement store, and it's around $15 a bottle (totally good for humans too, especially to ease stress).


It might take a while for him to adjust to a new place, but he clearly cannot deal with the two new cats at your dad's place. I'm sure he'll adapt to living with you and be just fine.


Good luck!
Well it is obvious that he's jealous of new additions, but taking it away from that situation would probably be the best. Since he's definetly used to you, everything should be fine.





It will take a bit of time for him to be adjusted to his new surroundings, but all in all, just show him that you love him, and he should bounce right back.
I have a 13 yr old cat that we gave to my sister and she lives pretty far away to, and she made it. She wasnt getting along with other cats in the house either. But when you get him to your house hes probably gonna pee everywhere cause its a new environment and hes marking his territory. But im pretty sure your cat will make the trip. Good luck
I am sure that he will be fine once he adjusts to his new enviroment.


I would advise keeping him inside for the first week or two untill he gets used to his new suroundings. I am sure that when he is the ';only cat'; he will be back to his old self again. just give him lots of love and attention.


Best of luck.


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