Cat problems...

[Cupcake1243]

Hi, OK so I know this is not to do with chickens but I really need to know why my cat is so clingy... He fell out of a first story bedroom a few days ago and we think he is healing. We took him to the vets and he had pain killers so he is back to playing and fighting but he is really clingy even now! Whenever we leave the room he cries and he is either at our feet or in our hands. He wont sleep or rest without someone being there and he was never like that before. If you start stroking him then stop, he cries and looks at you.. Is this normal or should something be done about it???
Thanks!

 

[boskelli1571]

Ummmm.. if I fell out of a window and had to go to 'hospital' I might be a bit clingy too
I would give him lots of cuddles, love and reassurance, he is still scared of what happened. Give him time....

 

[Cupcake1243]

Ummmm.. if I fell out of a window and had to go to 'hospital' I might be a bit clingy too
I would give him lots of cuddles, love and reassurance, he is still scared of what happened. Give him time....

Ok thanks! But the only problem now is that when you hold him he cries and scratches to get down but when he is on the floor he cries too... I dunno what is wrong but the only good thing is his leg is healing

 

[boskelli1571]

Ok thanks! But the only problem now is that when you hold him he cries and scratches to get down but when he is on the floor he cries too... I dunno what is wrong but the only good thing is his leg is healing

If he's crying all the time maybe he has some broken bones and is in pain....check in with the vet, give them a call

 

[Cupcake1243]

If he's crying all the time maybe he has some broken bones and is in pain....check in with the vet, give them a call

Yes we thought that but then again when he is not asleep or in our arms his limp goes and he is running around like crazy but then his limp comes back...

 

[boskelli1571]

Yes we thought that but then again when he is not asleep or in our arms his limp goes and he is running around like crazy but then his limp comes back...

Sounds like he is trying to overdo things, can you restrict his movements a bit? Perhaps keep him in a smaller area while his leg heals?

 

[Cupcake1243]

Sounds like he is trying to overdo things, can you restrict his movements a bit? Perhaps keep him in a smaller area while his leg heals?

like in his cat carrier or something bigger?

 

[Elsveta641]

Sounds like he is just confused and having anxiety either from the accident itself or from the painkillers. Id put him in a cage big enough for a little litter pan and bed, like a dog crate, until he is recovered

 

[Cupcake1243]

Sounds like he is just confused and having anxiety either from the accident itself or from the painkillers. Id put him in a cage big enough for a little litter pan and bed, like a dog crate, until he is recovered

ok good idea. he is getting better now but still running round like crazy