![]() This is something that kittens do to their mothers. It is going to require that you be very firm with him (remember, he thinks he is boss right now), and very consistent. You will need to train him to not do this. How embarrassing it would be to have a visitor come over, and your cat start humping the visitor's arm. Obviously, this behavior is not acceptable. He is trying to show you that he is your boss. It is likely more of a dominant behavior than sexual. I have had a lot of owners tell me their cats do this, even after neutering. This is actually a common problem with male cats. What is the deal with him? Is this normal? My husband and I find it rather disturbing.~~Cassie Now, when he's kneading on my arm, it seems as if he's getting excited. This behavior began, out of the blue, about a month ago. He is neutered, but has recently started humping on me. Hope this helps and your cat feels better soon. This will reduce some of the allergens and is fairly inexpensive. Bleach will kill mold, if the mold isn't inside the walls.Īlso, if you can replace or remove any carpeting and paint that may help as well. Ideally, experts would come in and remove any mold, but that may not be in your budget. It often hides behind paneling or wallpaper. It will appear black and may be there because of a roof leak or in a bathroom. You may want to check for any visible mold. Although cats have a much milder reaction to the side effects of steroids than we do, I agree that keeping her on those shots for the rest of her life is something to be concerned over. Also, steroid shots are often given for allergies and do show an improvement in some cats. The fact that your daughter grew ill as well also points in that direction. Mold seems to be a big culprit for respiratory type infections. Cats can have the same allergies as humans. It sounds like your cat probably does have some allergies. Could it be environmental? I must mention that I make minimum wage and cannot afford expensive tests.Thank you very much. I do cat rescues, but I keep all the rescued cats separate from my "keepers." We moved into a different house just before this wheezing started come to think of it, my teenaged daughter got pneumonia just after we moved. Now she gets a steroid shot once a month, and that seems to help a lot, but she is only three years old, and I'm hoping she won't have to have that shot every month for the rest of her life. She was X-rayed and nothing was found she tested negative for heartworm. Antibiotics help until she has been off them for about two days, then the wheezing starts again. The vet said she has no unusual sounds in her lungs, and no fever, but she has raspy sounds in her throat. She wheezes and coughs (no sneezing) for about 30 seconds, 3-4 times daily, especially after chasing her pal around the house. One of my cats, Scheherezade, began having asthma-like symptoms last year. If not, at least you will have ruled that out and can begin to try to eliminate other causes. If he does have the virus, he will need some medication. My recommendation would be to go ahead and take him to the vet and have him tested for the virus. You may want to look around your environment and try to see what might have changed, paying particular attention when he goes through the sneezing phases. Cats can have allergies just as people do. The other possibility is that Cicero has developed some allergies. This disease can cause a lot of respiratory infections and seems to impact very young and very old cats the most. Since he used to be an outdoor cat, it is possible he has contracted the Cat Flu virus at some point. There are a couple of things that might be going on with Cicero. Can you help me understand what might be happening? Thank you in advance. He sneezes when he gets up from these positions. I've noticed he sneezes more when he is very relaxed and lying on his stomach or side, with his head tucked under his arms, or totally relaxed head at an angle and facing the ceiling. Even so, he does appear to be swallowing hard when just lying down (not eating or drinking anything). ![]() His breathing and purring, when relaxed, are sometimes a little congested/labored sounding, though he doesn't appear in any discomfort. From time to time, a small amount (tiny drip) of clear liquid is present at the end of his nose. He has discharge from both eyes that crusts to a brown color. Sometimes he will sneeze four times in a row. However, he used to be an outdoor cat before I adopted him, and I've noticed that for the past year or two he seems to get sneezy in phases. His teeth are in good shape, and he doesn't seem to be lethargic or losing weight, and he is alert and playful, even at 14 years old. My cat Cicero is a short-haired, domestic tiger cat, orange in color. Strategies to Stop Your Dog From Eating Cat Poop.A Vet’s Advice for Cats and How to Best Care for Them.9 Cat Skin Problems You Shouldn’t Ignore (With Pictures).
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