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Old May 30th 09, 06:16 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
Billy
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Our 11 year old cat has lost about 2 lbs in the past 6 months and just
recently is becoming more tired and listless.

Has anyone seen these symptoms below and what was your cat's diagnosis
and solution?

Over the past Year:
She used to be 16 - 17 lbs and now is about 13.5 to 14 lbs. This loss of lbs was over about 6 months to a year.


Over the Past Month:
She is still eating and drinking regularly but much less it seems.
No vomiting but we noticed some constipation and small little poops instead of standard length.
Most notable is that her ***coat*** does not feel normal and he back-bone spine feels "bone-ey".
She also hiding more under the bed lately.
She definitely does not seem herself.


It seems that whatever it is - it's very slight and gradual over the
course of the past year. It is becoming more prominent over the past
month, but I cant say she seems real sick, just "mope-ey and "off".

She turns 11 this Monday but just 6 months to a year ago she was much
more playful, fat, and happy.
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Old May 30th 09, 06:32 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
cybercat
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"Billy" wrote in message
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Our 11 year old cat has lost about 2 lbs in the past 6 months and just
recently is becoming more tired and listless.

Has anyone seen these symptoms below and what was your cat's diagnosis
and solution?

Over the past Year:
She used to be 16 - 17 lbs and now is about 13.5 to 14 lbs. This loss of
lbs was over about 6 months to a year.


Over the Past Month:
She is still eating and drinking regularly but much less it seems.
No vomiting but we noticed some constipation and small little poops
instead of standard length.
Most notable is that her ***coat*** does not feel normal and he back-bone
spine feels "bone-ey".
She also hiding more under the bed lately.
She definitely does not seem herself.


It seems that whatever it is - it's very slight and gradual over the
course of the past year. It is becoming more prominent over the past
month, but I cant say she seems real sick, just "mope-ey and "off".

She turns 11 this Monday but just 6 months to a year ago she was much
more playful, fat, and happy.


I don't know, but for ****'s sake don't take the poor animal to the vet.
That might save her life. I'd keep asking around on the Internet.


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Old May 30th 09, 09:28 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
MaryL
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Default 11 Year Old Cat Listless and Losing Weight w/ Bad Coat and getting Boney


"Billy" wrote in message
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Our 11 year old cat has lost about 2 lbs in the past 6 months and just
recently is becoming more tired and listless.

Has anyone seen these symptoms below and what was your cat's diagnosis
and solution?

Over the past Year:
She used to be 16 - 17 lbs and now is about 13.5 to 14 lbs. This loss of
lbs was over about 6 months to a year.


Over the Past Month:
She is still eating and drinking regularly but much less it seems.
No vomiting but we noticed some constipation and small little poops
instead of standard length.
Most notable is that her ***coat*** does not feel normal and he back-bone
spine feels "bone-ey".
She also hiding more under the bed lately.
She definitely does not seem herself.


It seems that whatever it is - it's very slight and gradual over the
course of the past year. It is becoming more prominent over the past
month, but I cant say she seems real sick, just "mope-ey and "off".

She turns 11 this Monday but just 6 months to a year ago she was much
more playful, fat, and happy.



This may not be the answer you wanted, but this newsgroup is not where you
should be seeking a diagnois. Your cat should be seen by a vet, and that
should have been done 6 months ago. Since you cannot go backward in time,
please get your cat to a vet *immediately.* At a minimum, you need a full
panel of blood work and also check for possible thyroid problems. There are
a whole host of problems that could probably fit this pattern, ranging from
serious to very mild, but you have already waited much too long. A minor,
easily treated problem can quickly grow into a serious, difficult-to-treat
problem. It it were my cat, I would have an appointment with the vet as
soon as I noticed *any* weight loss or any of the other symptoms you
mentioned.

MaryL

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Old May 30th 09, 12:40 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
Linda Boucher
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Hi
you should have a blood test done to check her kidneys..
the same thing happen to my cat two years ago she was 11 years old at the
time her kidneys where going..
i had to have her put to sleep not long after that
she stop eating and would take any food at all..
it may not be to late for your cat if you get her check right away
Linda
"
Our 11 year old cat has lost about 2 lbs in the past 6 months



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Old May 30th 09, 02:43 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Just a thought but the first thing most people think about is illness,
bloodwork, ETC which is all fine.

A friend of mine had an elderly cat that developed many of the same
symptons (SP) and asked if I would take to the vet cause they could
not drive any longer. I asked which vet they used and well come to
find out the cat had not been to vet since it was nuetered as a
kitten. They said it was never really sick (Which may be but --).

Come to find out it never had dental work either!! It had to have 4
teeth extracted plus 2 roots from old teeth. He could not eat because
evidently his mouth was sore thus he lost weight and did not go much
because he was not taking anything in to pass through!! After his
mouth healed it was recommended he get just canned food for a while.

Well eventually he started eating and putting on weight and "pooping".

You would be surprised at how many people never think of their pets
needing dental work and cleaning. Just like people's teeth they need
care!! If your pet has continual bad breath I would recommend having
their teeth checked as a precaution.

Biggest recommendation is to have pets seen by a vet on a regular
basis and not just when they are sick!!

PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!




Hi
you should have a blood test done to check her kidneys..
the same thing happen to my cat two years ago she was 11 years old at the
time her kidneys where going..
i had to have her put to sleep not long after that
she stop eating and would take any food at all..
it may not be to late for your cat if you get her check right away
Linda
"



Our 11 year old cat has lost about 2 lbs in the past 6 months



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Old May 30th 09, 03:24 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
Matthew[_3_]
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VET RIGHT NOW
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Old May 30th 09, 04:25 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Wow, that was cool Matthew, you shocked me into top posting!
"Matthew" wrote in message ng.com...
VET RIGHT NOW
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Old May 30th 09, 09:00 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
Matthew[_3_]
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LOL
"cybercat" wrote in message ...
Wow, that was cool Matthew, you shocked me into top posting!
"Matthew" wrote in message ng.com...
VET RIGHT NOW
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Old May 31st 09, 03:21 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Default 11 Year Old Cat Listless and Losing Weight w/ Bad Coat and getting Boney

What part of "This cat needs to see a VET" don't you understand?????
"Billy" wrote in message
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Our 11 year old cat has lost about 2 lbs in the past 6 months and just
recently is becoming more tired and listless.

Has anyone seen these symptoms below and what was your cat's diagnosis
and solution?

Over the past Year:
She used to be 16 - 17 lbs and now is about 13.5 to 14 lbs. This loss of
lbs was over about 6 months to a year.


Over the Past Month:
She is still eating and drinking regularly but much less it seems.
No vomiting but we noticed some constipation and small little poops
instead of standard length.
Most notable is that her ***coat*** does not feel normal and he back-bone
spine feels "bone-ey".
She also hiding more under the bed lately.
She definitely does not seem herself.


It seems that whatever it is - it's very slight and gradual over the
course of the past year. It is becoming more prominent over the past
month, but I cant say she seems real sick, just "mope-ey and "off".

She turns 11 this Monday but just 6 months to a year ago she was much
more playful, fat, and happy.



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Old May 31st 09, 05:35 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
Billy
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Default 11 Year Old Cat Listless and Losing Weight w/ Bad Coat andgetting Boney

On May 30, 10:21*pm, "Granby" wrote:
What part of "This cat needs to see a VET" don't you understand?????"Billy" wrote in message

...



Our 11 year old cat has lost about 2 lbs in the past 6 months and just
recently is becoming more tired and listless.


Has anyone seen these symptoms below and what was your cat's diagnosis
and solution?


Over the past Year:
She used to be 16 - 17 lbs and now is about 13.5 to 14 lbs. This loss of
lbs was over about 6 months to a year.


Over the Past Month:
She is still eating and drinking regularly but much less it seems.
No vomiting but we noticed some constipation and small little poops
instead of standard length.
Most notable is that her ***coat*** does not feel normal and he back-bone
spine feels "bone-ey".
She also hiding more under the bed lately.
She definitely does not seem herself.


It seems that whatever it is - it's very slight and gradual over the
course of the past year. It is becoming more prominent over the past
month, but I cant say she seems real sick, just "mope-ey and "off".


She turns 11 this Monday but just 6 months to a year ago she was much
more playful, fat, and happy.- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


If some would have been as nice to ask as they others were to offer
advise then I would have told you that we take very good care of the
two cats that we have - they go to the vet annually and the doc does a
thourough exam every year. This cat is extremely difficult to check
because she is hyper-sensitive to the touch and she is big and can be
quite aggressive. Blood tests were not recommended by the vet.....not
yet that is. If we do tests, the cat will need to be sedated due to
her aggressiveness and we dont take that risk lightly unless uterrly
neccesary which "yea" is about now . The last checkup was the annual
September visit back in 2008. We mentioned the very mild weight loss
that developed over quite a bit of time and the vet took a "wait and
watch" approach. She suspected that if it continued we should check
for Thyroid or Diebetes. Never a mention to the kidney issue that one
spoke about but I'm sure thats a possibilitity. All I was seeking was
some common sypmtoms and causes to kind of get an idea of what we
should expect on the cats re-visit to the vet which btw *will* occur
*this week*. She is not dying overnight, I dont think I made it sound
that way. She is however symptomatic of some underlying likely age
related disorder. Thanks for all those responding, there were a few
good stories of their cats symptoms and experiences.
 




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