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Our cat began losing weight while still eating the normal amount. He was also more active than usual. It was confirmed with a blood test. Our cat began losing weight while still eating the normal amount. He was also more active than usual. It was confirmed with a blood test.
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∙ 13y agoThere are many variables that could take a role in the life of your cat. Does it have any health problems? It is an indoor or outdoor cat? How much does it eat or play? Generally, your cat gradually begins to have less energy, less of an appetite, and begins to sleep more. Remember, these signs may show, but may not mean your cat is aging. It all depends on the cat. Most cats have the life expectancy of about 12-15 years.
*The signs of an aging cat may also be the signs of a sick cat. If your cat is below about 13 years, it is probable, that the signs showing are not of aging, but of sickness.*
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Is there anything for a bald spot on a cat?
Hair loss in cats can have numerous causes. You should check out your cat's thyroid to make sure it is functioning properly. This is particulary important in older cats. Your vet can carry out thyroid function tests to answer this question for you. Your cat may also have ringworm which your vet can treat. Is your cat scratching around the bald area? Maybe he has an allergy. Talk to your vet about your cat's symptoms and they can best advise you on how to deal with the problem.
What is the life span after a cat has had a thyroidectomy?
A thyroidectomy removes the thyroid gland from the neck of the cat and takes away the cat's ability to make thyroid hormone (responsible for controlling basal metabolism) away. If the thyroid was removed due to a benign tumor and the cat is well managed on replacement thyroid hormone, it is reasonable to expect the cat to live a normal life span of 15-18 years. If the thyroid was removed due to a malignant tumor, the cat's life span may be dramatically reduced depending on the aggressiveness and distribution of the metastases.
What does hyperdensity in a cat scan of thyroid mean?
Hyperdensity in a cat scan of the thyroid indicates calcifications, hemorrhage, or colloid. The thyroid gland is one of the largest endocrine glands and consists of two connected lobes.
How can you tell if a cat is a boy or a girl by its color?
Yes, If the cats are older. A male cat has a broad face.
Is it possible for a cat to only deliver 1 kitten or could she deliver more later?
She can have as many kittens as she wants. It would be better to stop breeding her at an older age because the older the cat is when it has kittens, the more problems could occur.
How do know if a kitten will be a fluffy cat?
You can't tell if they will be fluffy or not. As the kitten gets older it will get easier to tell if the kitten is longhaired or shorthaired, but in very young kittens it is very difficult to tell.
Can your kitten give your older cat worms?
Yes and no if the older cat has been treated for worms it would not happen but if older cat had not been treated yes it will Hope this help
What to do about cat dry heaving?
Have a veterinarian check it's liver and thyroid. The cat may just have allergies to the food you give it.
Is mogee cat or kitten in Scottish?
An older cat.
What is special about a radioactive cat?
It has eighteen half lives.
What is wrong id my cat Reptar has been throwing up a lot lately like within the past two weeks?
My cat used to throw up a lot as well. He has a kidney problem and the toxicity in his system was causing him to throw up. If your cat is younger than this is not likely the case but if he is an older cat it is possible he might have kidney problems. It is very common in older cats. Cats live in a dehydrated state most of their lives and it is only when they are older that it catches up with them.
Why would your older cat be mad at your newly spayed cat?
older cats dont go well with kittens,the older cat wants to relax...the kitten wants to play.....then that leads up to a fight
