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19 years old Your cat must be a very happy kitty and know that she is loved. Pets are blessings to our lives, even when they can't stay with us as long as we need them to. Remember what wonderful times she has brought into your life, and how much better things are because you have known her. Take a look at this website and make an appointment with the vet. The priority here will have to be how to keep your pet comfortable and happy for as long as you still have her.

2006-08-21 15:04:23 · answer #1 · answered by jennifae 3 · 0 0

A noticeable weight loss in a cat is not a good sign. I would take her to the vet. It could be several things, some of which could be helped with medication. She is getting on the older side for a cat, so the sooner she could get treatment started, the better.
Love her and give her the best care you can.
She knows how much she means to you.

2006-08-21 15:07:48 · answer #2 · answered by kids and cats 5 · 0 0

I think it is normal for an aged cat to loose weight up to a point. I understand that a lot of felines get diabetes and with a simple at home remedy it may be turned around. Also as with humans the kidneys tend to start acting up with age and this has a lot to do with the water we rid ourselves of in the form of pee and sweat. So while it may or not be treated it seems a normal chain of events in a cat. Lots of cats are so overweight any how it isnice to see a regular sized cat. Hope your kitty stays well.

2006-08-21 15:03:40 · answer #3 · answered by didya_cit 2 · 0 0

i'm sorry, yet those indications are a hugh pink flag. He desires to be considered through your vet for a examine up. The surprising lack of weight is a commonly used concern and should be checked. cats are masters at protecting soreness so he will be in some type of soreness and he's hiding it from you. i do not favor to scare you yet even as all my cats even at 13 dropped weight without caution over some months the out come became not good. Even this being stated, an early diagnoses could be treatable.

2016-11-30 23:26:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

My Cameo is 22 yrs old. I rescued her from neighbors when she was dying of hyperthroidism at age 15. She was treated for that and it is no longer a problem. Symptoms of hyper-T are weight loss accompanied by a voracious appetite, lots of water drinking and increased urination, increased restlessness and neediness for attention. Cats with this have increased heart rates and the retinas of their eyes can be damaged by high blood pressure.

Diabetes is also a cause of increasing weight loss. If the teeth or gums are not clean and free of plaque this can make a cat's mouth sore enough that it is painful to eat.

So she needs a vet exam, a blood panel done and possible medication. This can run up to $200.

Old age is not a disease and medical costs can be high when we or our cats are up in years.

2006-08-21 15:23:57 · answer #5 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1 0

At 19 she has already lived longer than is considered normal. You obviously did something right to help her to this age. There is a good chance that the weight loss means she has something really serious going on. Definitely take her to the vet asap. Short of you changing her diet to encourage weight loss, this is not normal. Be prepared for the fact that she could be dying. I'm sure you have given her a very happy life and you really love her. Whatever you do, if she seems to be in any pain, it may be time to let her go peacefully.

2006-08-21 15:09:41 · answer #6 · answered by talented mrs v 3 · 0 1

well 19 is definately considered a senior citizen. Older cats can come across a variety of problems. Thyroid being especially high on the list. Other problems include kidneys, IBD, diabetes, and yes cancer (lymphoma). The good news is thyroid disease, diabetes are treatable. Lymphoma and kidneys are to a point. Age can also bring on weight loss. Make an appt. with your vet and find out whats going on, your cat and you will appreciate knowing.

2006-08-21 15:48:36 · answer #7 · answered by Nikki 2 · 0 0

Depends if the loss was gradual or all of a sudden-ONLY A VET can tell you.Since your cat is pretty old please take her to your vet and have her checked. Could be kidney problem, diabetes-who knows--unless you're fortunate to have a vet doing answers on Yahoo-no one is expert and can tell you. Since your cat has lived this long due to the good care you've given her all these years so do the right thing for her now and get veterinarian help. Good Luck and God bless.

2006-08-21 15:06:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

A 19 year old cat isn't normal to begin with so with this sudden weight loss I'd think that you're cat might take a turn for the worst.

2006-08-21 15:00:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

She may have one of these conditions: cancer, kidney disease, or simply bad teeth. All are common in old cats as are many other illnesses. Yoour cat is about the equivalent of an 85 year old person! Take her to the vet if you want to know for sure.

2006-08-21 16:33:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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