One of our Bengal kittens Stan who is 7 months old and who, thankfully, wasn't sold suddenly became very quiet and wouldn't eat. We thought this was simply because he was upset at being put outside in the cattery, he'd seemed perfectly fine before we put him out.

The next day we brought him in as he clearly wasn't happy but he still wouldn't eat and only wanted to drink water. When he didn't perk up after another day we took him to the vets as we suspected something was seriously wrong....and boy was it!

The vet was unsure and X-Rays seemed to point to a blockage but they said that they needed to open him up to have a better look.

When they opened him they found that he had a ruptured bowel and blocked tubes so urine was backing up inside him. His bowel was also stuck to the lining of his stomach!? He'd also had an abcess.

The vet still doesn't know what caused this, he had no external marks so they don't think that he fell or injured himself?

However the good news is that he had surgery on Wednesday and when we saw him yesterday evening he was a completely different cat to what he'd been before. We're, hopefully, brining him home this evening

I guess I wanted to post as a warning to others. If we'd left him another day he would almost certainly have died so it's vital to take your cats to the vet as soon as you notice a big change in behaviour.

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Even the vets hadn't come across this before and are mystified as to the cause!

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Possibly started with a minor birth deffect?
Glad he has pulled through
I would love to have a cat but Nell won't tolerate one in the house even though she is scared of them outside

[quote=Pets Paws;509996]Possibly started with a minor birth deffect?[/quote]

Yes, I think that's the most likely answer. Strangely he was always the biggest and strongest in the litter?

Still he looked great yesterday, apart from his patchwork stomach so we can't wait to get him home.

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woah, luck him, you spotting it in time. I hope he recovers well. Best wishes

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Unfortunately when they took the catheter out Stan was unable to pee so they had to re-insert it and he's got to stay in until at least Monday

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poor you, what a worry for you, but thank heavens you spotted there was a problem and got him there so quick! sorry he has to stay in longer but so pleased for you that hes doing well xxx

Poor boy! I do hope he is feeling better soon.

Liz