Veterinary Q & A - Senior Cats
Thursday June 26, 2003
What is "normal" for an older cat? When should your vet be consulted? Learn the answers to these questions and many more in this Veterinary Q & A. Part of a continuing series.
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By Janet Tobiassen Crosby, DVM, About.com Guide to Veterinary Medicine
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My 14 yr. old cat has lived in our home for 13 1/2 years and recently wants to stay in basement.She will not come up, only to the kitchen to be fed. She cries all the time and seems to get very mad and cries even louder. She eats well and always wants more wet food.
The only thing I can recommend is that you make an appointment with your veterinarian. At 14 years old, there are many possibilities – the top 4 for senior cats are arthritis, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, and kidney failure (or a combination thereof). Your vet will assess her weight, body condition, heart/lungs, etc. and look at lab work to fully assess what is going on.