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radical noodle

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18. I've had several cats who lived

Reply to 867-5309. (Original post)

Fri Nov 4, 2022, 12:15 AM

Nov 2022

to 20 and beyond. It sounds as though your cat is in pretty good shape for his age. Your description sounds very common for an elder cat (or elder person for that matter) who is otherwise fairly healthy. Has your vet suggested euthanasia? Why are you considering it?

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Should we consider putting out cat down? [View all] 867-5309. Nov 2022 OP

Ask your vet. If not in pain I would say keep on wiping. LakeArenal Nov 2022 #1

I tend to think in terms of suffering/quality of life Hugh_Lebowski Nov 2022 #2

Usally, it's bes to follow rhe vet's advice. TreasonousBastard Nov 2022 #3

He sounds OK, just old. If he's eating and can walk around Ocelot II Nov 2022 #4

No as long as he is eating well. Big Blue Marble Nov 2022 #5

Thinness would be caused by hyperthyroidism TexasBushwhacker Nov 2022 #16

You are correct. Big Blue Marble Nov 2022 #17

while at vet, ask on arthritis Tetrachloride Nov 2022 #6

Does he seem to be enjoying his life? Jilly_in_VA Nov 2022 #7

I have an 18 year old female in the same condition. I think Emile Nov 2022 #8

Absolutely not imo SheltieLover Nov 2022 #9

I have a cat who will poop every day on the bathroom floor. peacebuzzard Nov 2022 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author Baked Potato Nov 2022 #11

Thanks for giving your opinion. The symptoms posted do not seem life threatening. Paper Roses Nov 2022 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author Baked Potato Nov 2022 #13

As long as he is eating MOMFUDSKI Nov 2022 #14

Seriously, nothing that you listed indicates it is time. And I think if you are niyad Nov 2022 #15

I've had several cats who lived radical noodle Nov 2022 #18

Agree with the posts above. Nope... Duppers Nov 2022 #19

Based on what you have said, my answer is no, not yet. iscooterliberally Nov 2022 #20

My thoughts have always been, that if they're eating well, SlimJimmy Nov 2022 #21