My cat is about 11 years old and has lost enough weight that I can feel all his bones on his spine. He is still eating and drinking, but sleeps a lot and has to be forced outside to go potty.
2006-12-28 05:44:42 · 23 answers · asked by sheswiser 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
11 yrs is not old for a cat. Please, a visit to the vet is in order. He may have a thyroid problem or he could have diabetes. There could be any number of things that could be wrong.. Please do your best friend a favor and put a litter box where he can use it inside.He should not be forced to go outside to the potty, and get him to the vet pronto. Cats normally sleep a lot, but the weight loss could signal a problem.
2006-12-28 06:02:00 · answer #1 · answered by Kitty Mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cat had to be put to sleep a few years ago. It lost a lot of weight, wouldn't eat much, and hid from the light (found shadows or dark rooms to sleep in). After a few weeks of that, and a few weeks of the doctor saying they didn't know what was wrong and that they needed blood work the cat fell into seizers.
There are any number of problems weight lose can mean. It may have worms, have you checked it's fecal matter when it goes to the bathroom? It could just be old age and it may be tired.
Go to the vet, they may or may not be able to help you without breaking your wallet. But if you've had the cat for 11 years you should know the cat well enough to know if it is a real major problem or not. If you feel it is an obvious and very quick change in it's habit you need to get to a vet.
2006-12-28 06:06:41 · answer #2 · answered by afichick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
11 isn't too old for a cat. Go to the vets immediately to determine how serious it is. If he's still eating and drinking, he may not be too ill. But it's always best to be sure. Best of luck!
2006-12-28 06:11:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please take your cat to the vet. It could have several different things wrong with it. 11 years is a long life for a cat, but cats are living up to 20 years now a days. Older cats sleep much more than younger ones.
Again please get your cat to a vet as soon as possible.
2006-12-28 05:58:36 · answer #4 · answered by tetlitea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That much rapid weight loss is never good. My 17½ year old cat went through a similar battle like this just days after 9/11 and we were told it was feline CRF - kidney failure. Because we acted early she lived another 2 years and 2 months before the CRF caught up to her. Please - don't wait and go see a highly qualified vet!
2006-12-28 06:00:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My cat lost weight and looked scraggly for a few years before she died and she was 16 when she finally went. I would check with a vet and maybe invest in a litter box. That way she can go inside.
2006-12-28 05:49:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 02:25:41 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible the cat has worms or something... take him to the vet or get some advice from a vet over the phone.....
2006-12-28 05:53:28 · answer #8 · answered by Somanyquestions,solittletime 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hm..well, cats sleep a lot anyways lol but maybe you should feed him those like special formula cat food for old cats or w.e its called, and u could get him a litter box for inside if he doesnt wanna go outside..i dont think hes dying hes just old and lazy haha my cats got like that years before they died but if your still worried u should take him to a vet maybe he has arthritis or sumthing or maybe hes just sick. maybe he has ringworm my dog got that she ate tons but never gained any weight and then she got really lazy because she wasnt getting any energy from her food bcuz the worms ate it. i would take him to the vet if i were you.
2006-12-28 05:55:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please take your cat to the vet immediately. It could be parasites draining his life blood out of him. Don't make him suffer. He's been your little pal for 11 years. He deserves to be treated like one of the family. You wouldn't make your mom or dad suffer would you? Do anything you have to to make his life easier.
Good luck, I hope your kitty makes it to a happy new year.
2006-12-28 05:52:03 · answer #10 · answered by Sunny_1_ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋