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    Mar 1, 2011, 08:51 AM
    I think my 17 year old cat had a stroke and she's been drinking lots of watee
    My 17 year old was asleep then next min she got up and her head was tilted to one side and she was walking all over the place with her legs crossing over each over, she's been drinking lots off water too, I have been to the vets and told me to come back tomorrow for some blood test the vet thinks it's a brain tumor or kiddneys failer or it could be diabetes. Can you tell me what do you think please I'm really worried and don't want to get her put down as I am scared. Thanks
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    Mar 1, 2011, 09:08 AM

    How is she doing now? Is she still walking that way? Has she eaten anything or used her litter box?

    Diabetes or thyroid problems will cause a cat to sit at the water bowl and drink a lot. Has your cat lost a lot of weight? Has her fur gotten matted and full of dander?

    Seventeen is a good age for a cat. If she's uncomfortable with no remedy, it would be a kindness to have her put to sleep.
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    Mar 1, 2011, 09:08 AM
    My 17 year old cat has had a stroke help
    My 17 year old cat had a stroke today and she's drinking lots of water, she looks OK now but I am scared. Can some one help me please
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    Mar 1, 2011, 09:22 AM
    She's OK now but still drinking lots off water, she sits at her water bowl all time and don't drink nowt. She has lost some weight and her fur has got abit matted as she can't reach to clean her self.
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    Mar 1, 2011, 09:24 AM
    She's OK now but still drinking lots off water, she sits at her water bowl all time and don't drink nowt. She has lost some weight and her fur has got abit matted as she can't reach to clean her self.
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    Mar 1, 2011, 09:48 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by tonianne View Post
    Shes ok now but still drinking lots off water, she sits at her water bowl all time and dont drink nowt. She has lost some weight and her fur has got abit matted as she can't reach to clean her self.
    It could be her thyroid. My oldest cat (age 19) has this problem, along with the water fixation, matted fur, and weight loss. Please let us know what the vet says.
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    Mar 1, 2011, 10:13 AM
    Ok will do and thank you so much much for your help it means a lot.
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    Mar 1, 2011, 10:32 AM
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    Ok will do and thank you so much much for your help it means alot.
    Does any of this fit?

    Feline Hyperthyroidism: Frequently Asked Questions, Information About Overactive Thyroid Conditions in Cats / Thyroid Disease Information Source - Articles/FAQs
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