posted 12-08-2003 07:54 AM         

For the first two weeks, he hid. Now he is exploring the house and showing his slighty nutty side.

He seems to sleep all day, but come alive at night. he runs around and meows and keep me up.

My real worry is that he loves to chew paper, plastic and carpet. He threw up last night and once in a while seems like he is gagging, but a I can't be sure.

My question is that I worry about him constantly, especially when I leave the house. I worry that he'll chew on carpet or paper and choke, or that it gets lodged in his tummy and he'll get sick and I won't be there to help him.

Are cats more indestructible than I give them credit for? I sometimes have trouble concentrating at work because I worry about him.

posted 12-08-2003 10:58 AM         

Cats, although dainty are fairly hardy animals. Mine have pulled off a few stupid moves that only a cat could walk away from - and they are also indoor cats!

However, if they have favourite chewing items like bags, rubber bands, paper, string etc. I would do a onceover and cat proof your house. Put chemicals away and hide anything he deems edible. If it makes you feel better, put your cat in a completly cat safe room for the day with food and water and litterbox to keep your mind at ease. If he sleeps all day, he won't mind.

As for the gagging, it could be a hairball or he is throwing up something that didn't agree with him. If it keeps up, take him to the vet to make sure nothing is stuck or wedged in his throat.