Tonight I picked up Polly (age 14-16, Siamese-Domestic Shorthair cross). She was urinating as I lifted her and I got cat pee on my hand and arm and on the rug. There was quite a bit. I put her down and she ran downstairs. She is showing signs of aging. Is incontinence a symptom of aging? What else could it be? Thanks!
2007-02-12 14:04:37 · 4 answers · asked by polyesterkatz 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
My 22 yr old cat never did this so I don't think at 14-16 it is a sign of aging. She certainly needs a vet check on her blood values at that age. I hope that you do take her in for a good checkup to she if she has any medical issues that could be treated.
2007-02-12 15:09:51 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many animals pee (even poop) when frightened or stressed while being handled - its their way of saying, "let me go." I wouldn't worry about incontinence becuase as I understand you, there seems to have been a reason why Polly peed - she was stressed or pissed off and wanted everyone to leave her alone! She's fine I think. My neutered male cat did that to me when he was 4 years old and I was just attempting to show him off to some visiting relatives - he didn't like it and so he peed. And of course, my first reaction was to let him go - just the reaction he was hoping for. Cats rule, man.
2007-02-12 15:42:18 · answer #2 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age, kidney problems, urinary tract problems. You should take her to the vet.
2007-02-12 17:33:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have her checked for a urinary infection
2007-02-16 04:32:08 · answer #4 · answered by wildirishrose19522000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋