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I would recommend taking Nala to the vet for evaluation. Some of the symptoms you described fit with severe arthritis, which may be manageable with prescription anti-inflammatories. Other symptoms may indicate a neurologic problem, which may not be manageable. The vet can do an examination and let you know what might be going on. They can also discuss her quality of life to help you decide when it may be the best time to let her go gently.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
From your description, I wonder if Nala is a feral kitten. A feral kitten is a kitten that is born to a cat who lives outside and is essential wild without very much human contact. The general rule is that if feral kittens are taken away from their mom by the age of 10 weeks that they can get used to humans and become well socialized. If they do not have human contact until after 10 weeks of age, then that can be much more difficult. I would ask your friend where Nala came from and get more information on her situation. In the meantime, I would not push Nala to have any more contact than she is comfortable with. Let her hide and come out when she is ready to. I would also consider adding a Feliway Diffuser ( https://www.feliway.com/us#redirected ) to your house to decrease stress. This is a calming pheromone that will work for a month. I have also had luck with Rescue Remedy ( http://www.bachflower.com/rescue-remedy-pet/ ) which can be added to the water. I would try to find
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Nala. I do recommend that she sees her veterinarian. The changes can be a component of her allergic skin disease. It could also be a new problem such as ringworm. Her veterinarian will ask more detailed questions regarding her diet, exposure to other cats and changes in her environment on the island. I hope this information helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I'm sorry to hear Nala is having issues. Changes in "meow" or respiratory changes are concerning and should be evaluated by your regular veterinarian. Respiratory changes can be indicative of foreign material ingestion, heart issues, pneumonia, asthma, upper respiratory infections, or allergies, for example. I would recommend she be seen by her regular veterinarian to determine the underlying cause for her respiratory issues, have any necessary testing done (X-rays, bloodwork) and come up with an appropriate treatment plan if warranted. Good luck!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Poor Nala! It sounds like she really needs to be examined by a veterinarian to get this issue resolved. Nala may have an intestinal parasite so it's important that you bring a fecal sample to the veterinarian to have it checked for parasites. I'm concerned hag Nala may end up getting dehydrated if she does not receive treatment for the diarrhea soon. Your veterinarian may prescribe medications to treat the diarrhea or a prescription bland diet to get Nala feeling better.
Updated on September 24th, 2025