13 year old cat drinking lots of water and peeing extensivley
by Dave
(Wisconsin)
My cat, who is 13 has been drinking lots of water everyday and peeing it all back out within a couple of hours in and outside of the litter box. She seems to be eating normally. I just noticed a growth today on the right side of her face and she is starting to really lose alot of hair. It is my son's cat when he picked her out of a litter.
I know the time is coming on what we may have to do, we cant see her suffer. Any advice?
Thanks!
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hi
well thirteen isn't that old for a cat, my cat was 17 before we had to let her go and she led a full and active life up until then.
It sounds to me like she may have either feline diabetes. See here for more on this
feline-diabetes.htmlOr perhaps a thyroid condition, please see this page for more on this condition
cat-thyroidboth of which are treatable.
i am not sure what the growth could be, it may have something to do with the thyroid condition.
you will need to take your cat to a vet as soon as possible. test will have to be carried out to determine the exact cause and a way forward can then be agreed.
best wishes kate
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