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867-5309.

(1,189 posts) Thu Nov 3, 2022, 12:18 PM Nov 2022

Should we consider putting out cat down? [View all]

20 years old
Very limited hearing and sight
Very thin, but eats well(?) - always wanting our food, too
When we get out of bed or he wants something he does a pretty solid 'meow' at us
Walks around with no trouble, but never runs
Spends about all of his time in his bed or our laps
Seems to get eye junk and drools a bit - we wipe his face occasionally
Will drop a small turd around the house occasionally, but always pees in his box

Thoughts?

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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