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Why is my senior cat hungry all the time?

Why is my senior cat hungry all the time?

Hungry cat? It may be possible that your cat is not properly absorbing the nutrients of his food due to a gastrointestinal problem such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). This in turn often leads to weight loss and increased appetite, among other things.

What does it mean when a cat is ravenous all the time?

Polyphagia in Cats Polyphagia is the name of a medical condition in which a cat increases its food intake to the extent that it appears ravenous most or all of the time. It is also normally associated with polydipsia as well as polyuria.

When to take an older cat to the vet?

It occurs most commonly in cats over the age of 8 years and is more common as cats get older. The classic sign is a cat that is more active and eating tons of food without gaining weight. My advice is to take her to your veterinarian and have her evaluated.

Why is my 15 year old cat eating so much?

In a 15-year-old cat – I think about the common disease called hyperthyroidism. It is a metabolic disorder caused by an excess of thyroid hormone. It occurs most commonly in cats over the age of 8 years and is more common as cats get older. The classic sign is a cat that is more active and eating tons of food without gaining weight.

Why do cats get more active as they get older?

It is a metabolic disorder caused by an excess of thyroid hormone. It occurs most commonly in cats over the age of 8 years and is more common as cats get older. The classic sign is a cat that is more active and eating tons of food without gaining weight.

In a 15-year-old cat – I think about the common disease called hyperthyroidism. It is a metabolic disorder caused by an excess of thyroid hormone. It occurs most commonly in cats over the age of 8 years and is more common as cats get older. The classic sign is a cat that is more active and eating tons of food without gaining weight.

It occurs most commonly in cats over the age of 8 years and is more common as cats get older. The classic sign is a cat that is more active and eating tons of food without gaining weight. My advice is to take her to your veterinarian and have her evaluated.

What to expect from a 10 year old cat?

She might not decide to climb the cat condo quite as often or leap from that high bookshelf onto the couch. Mentally, she’s still sharp, but at this age it may take her longer to adjust to changes in her routine or environment. In fact, she may not handle any stress well, and even act fearful of anything new or different.

What happens to your cat as she gets older?

Cataracts and other eye conditions also become more likely as she gets older. As if that wasn’t enough, your cute kitty is also at increased risk for many dental problems, including bad teeth or bleeding gums that can result in even more serious medical problems if left untreated.