My cat is 13 years old and now for the past couple of months he has been sleeping alot !! and now he has his face stuck against the radiators all the time. Is this a sign that he is maybe sick?
2007-02-18 08:05:47 · 7 answers · asked by helen 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
He might be anemic or something might be up with his circulatory system (like a heart problem). In my opinion, any change in a cats behavior in the way that you describe indicates that there is an underlying issue that needs attention. Check his gums, tongue and the bottom of his feet to look at the coloring. If it is real light pink or whitish, he has anemia. You can get iron supplements from a veterianarian that can correct this. But that is my initial thought. He may need a blood test. You probably ought to take him in to the vet real soon. An anemic cat can take a turn for the worst in a hurry - and it can also be a symptom of a more serious kidney problem or something else. That would be a worst case scenario. Either way, you are going to want to know what is going on and how to remedy it because if its gone on this long, it's not going to turn around on its own. Good luck.
2007-02-18 08:31:10 · answer #1 · answered by ineeddonothing 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 23:07:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it sounds like your cat may be getting sick or just tierd from age. Bring her to a vet asap and have her looked at ask for them to do a total health test and if anything is wrong they will be able to tell that way. In the mean time watch on him and make sure he is still eating normaly and drinking lots of water. Good luck.
2007-02-18 08:43:53 · answer #3 · answered by Amy D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may have just discovered how comfortable it is to sleep up against a heat source in the winter. Have your vet check him out, but he's probably fine (and sleeping more because of old age).
2007-02-18 13:57:39 · answer #4 · answered by HobbesMom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to get him a cat sweater. He may be sick, you may want to take him for a vet visit.
2007-02-22 07:22:42 · answer #5 · answered by Cynical 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because of the cold weather.
2007-02-18 08:09:55 · answer #6 · answered by angelsloveslight 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
he likely just enjoys the heat.. being older .. like people they get more aches and pains.. as a result the heat subsides it.
2007-02-18 08:10:21 · answer #7 · answered by gibbla 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋