They all still eat very well and the nose is wet, but I am worried in view of their ages.
2007-02-07 22:35:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Some elderly cats will get wasted muscles in the hindlegs, this can indicate (one example) arthritis.
To besure its not something else take them to the vet for a check up
2007-02-07 22:42:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just had the same problem.
Have a word with the vet. It could be nothing apart from old age, but it is just possible that there might be a thyroid problem. The symptoms are excessive eating; bugging you continuously for food, but not getting fatter. Sickness is also a symptom, but that could just as easily be over eating so don't get to hung up over that bit.
If the vet thinks it's worth it, then there is normally a blood test, and dependent can be treated either by tablets, or in a little more excessive occasions part of the thyroid is removed.
Have a word, and put your mind to rest.
2007-02-07 22:46:01 · answer #2 · answered by jaw 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have two girls that are 15 and one who is 13. They are all looking a bit frail these days, They all seem healthy and when one of my old girls was checked by the vet she thought she was only about 8? I did buy some cat food for 'old people' from the pet shop recently, thought it best to give them a bit of a helping hand. Might be worth a try?
2007-02-08 03:29:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, rather like older humans, cats start getting thin as they get on in years.
I had an 20 year old who was very 'hippy' and with arthritis, but she ate well and 'performed' normally.
When she was 14, she started going the way yours look like now.
It was only when her systems started to fail that she had to go.
**When you think that, in human terms, 14 is equivalent to us being 70.
I wouldn't worry too much, just keep an eye on them.
2007-02-07 22:49:34 · answer #4 · answered by Froggy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-22 21:08:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is very normal for cats to take this appearance at this age, As long as they are still eating and doing things they have always done they are fine, You may find that they are slower and like to sleep for longer but this is fine also after all they are quite elderly,
2007-02-07 22:48:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-09 00:46:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kitty is almost 16 years old.. she always used to be skinny, but then we put her on the senior diet food which fattened her up a bit, but she also has the thin hunches, so Yea I think it is just old age.
2007-02-08 01:27:14 · answer #8 · answered by chickyboo222 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest you take them to the vet, sounds as if they may have kidney or liver problems.
Unlike dogs, cats arent really meant to have wet noses.
2007-02-07 23:26:32 · answer #9 · answered by Feline Female 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
prob cos of age but i would worm them and put them on senior cat food give that a trial for a few weeks if that doesnt help try kitten food they need extra protien and fat
2007-02-10 11:17:37 · answer #10 · answered by Miss Karen Roe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋