My 13 year old male cat is not looking after himself properly. From his middle towards hit tail he is no longer grooming himself. He is a long haired cat and despite daily brushing he gets in such a state that I have to take the clippers to him every few months and shave him. Why does he no longer groom himself? I thought cats were supposed to be fastidious animals.
2006-10-06 22:26:39 · 10 answers · asked by jasmine 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
It could be a medical problem. he may have problems with his teeth - could have sore mouth etc. Also, they are not as supple in their old age, so maybe it is hurting him a little to bend around that much etc.
I would get him checked over at the vets first and foremost. You may find you will just have to start grooming him yourself with a good brush from now on.
2006-10-07 06:53:15 · answer #1 · answered by NikkiJane 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At 13 he is most likely over 100 in people years. It may hurt him and his old bones to groom below his waste.All you can do is keep brushing him every day. I have had to use a big toothed comb like for an Afro to ease out the clumps. Getting old isn't for Sissy's. If that's the only problem be grateful it could be worse.
2006-10-06 22:33:17 · answer #2 · answered by timex846 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's just getting old. He may even be arthritic, making it hard to reach that far back. Make sure you brush him regularly, and you may want to bathe him. There is powder shampoo--it doesn't work as well as water shampoo, but it does okay. I would take him to the vet to see if it is arthritis or another problem that you may be able to help him with.
He's an old guy now! Make sure you give him lots of extra love!
2006-10-07 20:13:37 · answer #3 · answered by Esma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately,it's just old age,he's going to need a lot of looking after,just to be on the safe side let the vet see him,there could be a reason why he has stopped grooming himself, sickness,arthritis etc.
2006-10-07 01:15:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He isnt lazy or dirty, older or larger cats arent as flexible and simple cant 'bend' far enough to reach this area. . It can become knotted and greasy looking.. not pretty and certainly not comfortable for him
Rather than shave him, groom him with one of those gloves with the rubber palm. Its kinder than a metal comb and less stressful for him.
Try adding cod liver oil capsules to his diet, it helps the joints. If he wont take the pill, pierce it and squirt it into his food or wrap it in a treat that he likes.
2006-10-06 22:38:38 · answer #5 · answered by miz Destiny 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
He's getting a bit old. Normally its a sign that they wont be around much longer (sorry). Make the best of the time.
2006-10-06 22:32:45 · answer #6 · answered by John S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same thing happens with older people. Love him, and take good care of him at this point in his life. He needs a little extra tlc is all.
Good luck with the dear little guy.
2006-10-06 22:30:53 · answer #7 · answered by martino 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow! Video tape it and placed it on Youtube... i think of it is fleas and mites my cousins cat could run around the homestead and hit his head on the wall reason they get on their ears... guy have you ever had an insect on your ears its terrible you will kick or hit your self too. Ask the vet to do and ear inspection see howdy interior his head....
2016-10-18 23:21:47 · answer #8 · answered by daw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cats are very "take care of themselves" animals. Your cat is in his senior years and probably finds it hard to reach his "back-end" like he use to. He is relying on you to take care of that area for him. And I'm sure he hates not being able to do it himself. Your going to have to spend extra time on him, making sure his back-end is as clean as he would want it.
2006-10-06 22:35:38 · answer #9 · answered by dolphinroc 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry ya lost me there
2006-10-06 23:03:58 · answer #10 · answered by chass_lee 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋