My 21 year old cat started peeing everywhere about 10 years ago when we got 2 more cats. All 3 are female, fixed & do not get along with the others (even though the 2 younger ones are sisters). She was just marking her territory I guess. After she stopped for a while, she started pooping & peeing like she forgot where the litter box was. We have 3 (one for each cat). We brought 1 upstairs for her & she still only sometimes uses it. We have to physically put her in there every few hours. For the past 6 mo. or so she has been eating so much more than normal. We always leave dry food & used to feed them wet food once every morning. She's tiny now in her old age, but wants to be fed something other than dry food every 1-3 hours. Today she has thrown up mucus 4 times already & hasnt wanted to eat. I think if I take her to the vet they will simply contribute it to old age. Does anyone know what could be causing this sudden change in bathroom and eating habits? Especially the recent puking?
2007-12-02 08:02:44 · 17 answers · asked by JERSEY GIRL 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
By the way, she has never really thrown up before...
2007-12-02 08:04:40 · update #1
We got the other cats about 10 years ago - she is used to them by now and her eating habits havent changed until recently. I know she doesnt eat too fast, she's always been good like that.
2007-12-02 08:16:12 · update #2
I would say it's either old age or her kidneys. I would get her checked out.
2007-12-02 08:07:03 · answer #1 · answered by dartshooster 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She may be going somewhat senile. Some cats do. Also if there has been a significant increase in the amount she's peeing it may be a case of diabetes. I've got 2 diabetic cats, and if I forget their insulin shots they start drinking and peeing much more than usual.
There may also be some 'territoriality' issues, even though she's a female (males are more prone to that behaviour, but it's not unknown with females). The throwing up suggests some other problem. It's probably worth a trip to the vets to check it out.
2007-12-02 08:16:06 · answer #2 · answered by Mark P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last year my beautiful Manx cat Theodore went out for the evening and never came back. I love cats and the house didn't feel the same without one, so I picked up Lola from a rescue centre. She was very frightened and would pee all over the house. I found Cat Spraying No More� on the internet and the techniques worked almost immediately. I haven't had a problem with Lola since. Amazing!
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2016-05-14 20:21:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cat pukes a lot because he eats too fast...so I have to portion his food out a little at a time throughout the day but it sounds like your kittie could be having some minor to serious digestive or urinary tract problems...i'd get him to the vet asap.
the peeing outside the box can be attributed to behavioural issues but it can also be a sign of bladder or urinary troubles. At his age it could also be senility issues but with the combination of puking up acids and mucus, it could be something more serious...you should get him checked out...also, the increase in appetite can be a sign that he's not absorbing the food's nutrients and is constantly feeling hungry...i don't want to worry you but you may have some problems with him that only a vet can handle...
2007-12-02 08:08:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Have her teeth checked.
2. It could be age.
3. When getting a new cat the old one may feel threatened. And pee in the house.
4. She could be "marking" her territory.
5. Take her to you Vets office ASAP
2007-12-02 08:09:12 · answer #5 · answered by tigarlilly1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She may have swallowed something and cannot eat or swallow. That happened to me when my cat swallowed a needle. This also happens with tinsel and certain plant material. She kept gagging and her vomit was all mucus- take her to the vet NOW - this MINUTE. The vet will not attribute it to just old age, although she is very old for a cat.
2007-12-02 08:17:55 · answer #6 · answered by deb_deb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say that your cat can be sick so just take it to the vet and you might want to consider mentioning how she ate and acted before you got the other 2 cats and if you think that the vet might say it's from her old age then don't go to assumptions because she can be really sick so you should take her to the vet just in case.
Hope your cat is fine.
2007-12-02 08:13:17 · answer #7 · answered by I ♥ Band Nerds 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my friend's cat started doing this, she took her to the vet. It turned out that she had an infection. After she gave her cat the medicine, the cat started back using her litter box. Maybe you could let the vet check her out.
2007-12-02 08:08:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call a vet immediately! Sure hope your cat is just fine.
2007-12-02 08:07:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ur cat is very old. and need to see a vet for a better opinion. im very sorry.
2007-12-02 08:07:01 · answer #10 · answered by animals1077 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋