well. we think we know whats wrong with moose. we're guessing its either worms or FIP. I really hope its worms. FIP is fatal. and there are 2 kinds of FIP, wet and dry. and the wet one is worse and it sounds like if he had fip he'd have the wet one :( I wish i could take his pain away. i should have taken him in sooner. i thought he was just mad at dexter or choli or depressed or something. idk. he's been getting bigger and we always joke about how chubby he is. but its as if his chubby belly grew 2 times over night! Its HUGE! symptom of both FIP and worms. i really hope its worms. i said that but. the pot belly symptom for FIP means theres a bunch of fluid in there and eventually it could screw up his breathing. i was 90% sure it was worms and not FIP until i read the symptoms on this one site where they said "tremors, convulsions, behavior changes and urinary incontinence."
his symptoms are...
pot belly
but skinny looking face
behavior went from very hyper.. (overly hyper. we used to think he was crazy.) ... to lethargic.. doesn't chase toys.. doesn't run for food... just mopes around.. and whines once in a while
his stomach twitches sometimes... idk if that would be a tremor or convulsion but I'm sure its one of them
urinary incontinence.. he peed himself the other day
he doesn't groom himself anymore
he gave up his greatest pleasure, sucking on his foot... sometimes i think he is going to but he gives up. i think he is too fat or his stomach hurts too much to do it?
he still purs when we cuddle with him
his appetite seems normal.. aside from running to his food.. he still eats it... he doesn't growl at me if i reach for it like he used to... idk if that is anything.
wet FIP cats only live like 2 months...
i hope its nothing but if its something i hope its worms.
i dont know how i didnt worry sooner. i just hope it isnt too late. i cant go through this again. and he looks just tlike penguin... so it would be even more horrible. he's just a baby :( he's the the second best pet i've had and everyone knows how much i love jefri. and choli and dexter will be devestated. i'm so dumb. i wasted the whole day. and i went to the apple store to get that stupid cable when i could have been at the vet. they were open till 6pm. uhgg. i didnt read that stuff until 6:15pm! only 15 minutes. I am so retarded. he keeps laying down and getting up.. he cant get comfortable :(
i don't know what to do.