2007-11-14 00:46:27 · 15 answers · asked by noddy340 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
it's possible that it's the thyroid, but it could also be one of the other diseases that can happen to cats as they age: diabetes, a kidney disorder, thyroid dysfunction, even just a cognitive dysfunction (kind of llike alzheimer's in cats). hard to say since there are so many things that have this as a symptom, and you don't mention if there is anything else going on like weight loss or excessive drinking/urinating, etc.
i assume you'll be taking the cat to the vet - a blood profile could narrow this down and tell you if any of his organs are acting funny. would be interesting to see what tests show. good luck. many of these old-age things are manageable with proper treatment, so i wouldn't worry too much until the dr tells you to do otherwise. good luck.
2007-11-14 01:19:31 · answer #1 · answered by sleepycatz1972 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An adult cat should be having at least 2 sachets per day (though if you read a sachet they say 3 a day) plus a handful of dried food. A cat that has just had kittens will need more than this. I think your cat is probably hungry.1 sachet of food and some munchies is not a sufficient diet for an adult cat.
2016-05-23 03:02:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with everyone. Take it to a vet.
Does it have any of these symptoms?
* Weight loss (typical, but not always)
* Increased appetite without weight gain
* Vomiting and diarrhea
* Increased energy and friskiness
* More vocalization
* Demanding food more frequently
* Drinking more water
* More frequent urination
* Decreased appetite (less common, but can be a symptom)
* Decreased activity (less common, but can be a symptom)
* Weakness (less common, but can be a symptom)
* Labored breathing and panting (less common, but can be a symptom)
Cats can hide pain very well. A vet can help figure out what is wrong.
2007-11-14 01:02:25 · answer #3 · answered by Amber 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-22 17:00:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's 15 and constantly meowing all the time, most likely it isn't from food. You need to take her to the Vet to find out what's bothering her. Sounds like she's in pain.
2007-11-14 00:49:50 · answer #5 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-10 03:15:05 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kitty was like this, he was 17, he would drink a ton as well - water and cat milk - turned out he had diabeties - do take him to a vet ASAP! Good luck hope he is ok
2007-11-14 00:55:34 · answer #7 · answered by Spider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the vet immediately! My hubbys cat recently died because its thyriod was over active ...
2007-11-14 00:50:15 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Holly Cookie Starr™♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we had same problem with our elderly cat, eating all day drinking alot, but her belly still rumbled. unfortunately it was a thyroid problem and because of her age we sadly put her to sleep.
hope you have better news
2007-11-14 22:03:58 · answer #9 · answered by Tracy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And the reason for not taking the animal to the vet for a professional opinion is what, precisely? You have a responsibility to care for this creature. Do it.
2007-11-14 00:48:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋