[PCCAT]

We rescued our beautiful cat from a rescuer. We had no knowledge of where she came from or any medical history. Het tail stuck out straight and stiff behind her and not up like normla cats. The tail seemed to have no function except for the fact that she continued to groom it and then started to chew on it which then started a big ugly red raw sore. The vet suggested in time when we are ready to have the tail amputated as the gnawing on the tail might cause infection going into the bloodstream etc. She is a tiny little thing, 6.5pounds, and try as I might, I just cannot fatten her up. She is eating well, although very little, she has fresh food and water all the at her disposal all the time and she eats often. With the tail gone and before when she goes to the litter box, she completes her ablutions and very neatly covers everything but sometimes a few droppings of pooh can be found around the house. Recently in the last few days I noticed wet pee spots in her sleeping basket. She seems to be leaking urine when she is sleeping. I am very concerned about her. She is eating, playing, sweet and loving, almost as nothing is wrong. However I weighed her this morning and she weighed in at 6.3 pounds. I have also noticed that she is sneezing . And she drinks a lot of water. I have an appointment of Monday for the Vet, can you give me your opinion and also whether I should take her to the emergency animal hospital tomorrow instead of waiting till Monday? Thanks a lot. Her name is PC , short for Pretty Cat. To me she is pretty, precious and all things good. Thanks again. TJ

[Wondergirl]

Maybe the amputation disturbed some nerves that are connected with her bladder and digestive system? Her weight is pretty good, considering. My Siamese cat was sleek but ate well all his life and weighed seven pounds dripping wet. If she doesn't seem to be in pain or uncomfortable, she is probably okay. It would be nice to solve the elimination problem, though.

If the vet has no diagnosis, I'd try an animal acupuncturist or perhaps animal chiropractor. (Yes, there are such people.)