Cat is old

Clough · Nov 7, 2007, 09:02 PM

I'm not really sure about the hair thing. Although, it does sound like something might be going on adversely health-wise. I'm sure that someone will come along to address that. I have had cats all of my life. My current one that I have is 15 and named Boots. You would not know that he was 15 by his behavior or his looks. I wouldn't worry so much about her dying right now, but just concentrate on enjoying her while she is alive.

Clough · Nov 7, 2007, 09:12 PM

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hollylovesbrandon agrees: I spend a lot of time with her, she's awesome. Acts like a very young cat. I just worry. Like a mother. Lol

I know exactly what you mean! I am the same way! I'm sure that there will be other cat lovers along here. It just might take them awhile to notice your post.

bushg · Nov 8, 2007, 07:46 AM

My cat is around 11. Mine had hairball issues as well, It did effect his fur, but since I have gotten that under control his fur came back out as pretty as it ever was.
My advice is if you have the hairballs under control, you should have seen a change for the better in about a month.If not then maybe call the vet and speak to them about it.
I have seen cats live till 22 years of age with their fur in decent shape.

hollylovesbrandon · Nov 8, 2007, 08:12 AM

Thank you guys. I just worry so much. It's actually been about 3 months since the hairballs stopped. And the hair color change just recently happened, didn't happen when she had the issue. She does spend a lot of time outside though and we did have a lot of sun this year, could it have been like, bleached out? Like human hair?

Emland · Nov 8, 2007, 08:18 AM

My grandmother had a cat that lived to the ripe old age of 23. Usually the cat's diet will have a lot to do with the quality of the fur. If she was having hairball issues, it may have affected her fur, but should come back slowly as her nutrition comes back to normal.

Clough · Nov 8, 2007, 01:28 PM

I knew that the cat lovers would come along!

I had forgotten about diet playing a part in the quality of a cat's fur.

froggy7 · Nov 8, 2007, 07:51 PM

It could be a thyroid issue, what with the change in color and texture. If it is, you can treat it (relatively) easily by supplementing the missing hormone. How easy depends on how well your cat takes pills.

hollylovesbrandon · Nov 8, 2007, 08:13 PM

I guess I should take her to the vet...just for a check-up. She already had one earlier this year, but I guess when your cat gets old you should check into one more check up a year. Lol thanks guys.

Wondergirl · Nov 8, 2007, 08:20 PM

Our four cats (two old and two young) were eating a certain brand of cat food, and their coats started getting matted and unpleasant to the touch. I seriously think there was something nasty recently added to that food during processing because the cats never had a problem before this past summer. Once we changed brands, the cats' coats got shiny and soft and smooth. It had to have been the cat food.

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