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14. As long as he is eating

Thu Nov 3, 2022, 06:36 PM

Nov 2022

leave him be. He will let you know when he is ready to just be done. You are doing a great job for him. My thoughts are with you.

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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

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As long as he is eating MOMFUDSKI Nov 2022 #14

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