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Cats owned: Maine Coon
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Location: West Yorkshire UK
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24-02-2008, 11:12 AM   #11

Re: help with my old cat


Hi just like to thank every one for the helpfull infomation,
i think its is dementia, I will take her to the vets next week and see if they can give her something to help her, i will let you know how we get on thanks jenny.



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Cats owned: 19 Persians, 2 Oriental SHs
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24-02-2008, 02:28 PM   #12

Re: help with my old cat


It does sound like he is sufferingfrom dementia, poor girl. She must be really confused at the moment and it must be very upsetting for you seeing her like this. I think I would be tempted to try another vets just for a second opinion. Good luck and keep us up to ate.



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24-02-2008, 04:09 PM   #13

Re: help with my old cat


Hi and welcome to Catsey.

I firstly thought of hyperthyroidism, but as Amber has said, this is unlikely to be the case as she is gaining weight. One of my cats eats like a horse but losing weight and last week had her thyroid gland removed.

I have had a cat with dementia and a lady at my work has just had her elderly cat diagnosed with it too and the symptoms you describe certainly fit the bill. I really don't think there is too much you can do, we did try some medication with snowball, but with little effect unfortunately. Worth a try though, can't remember now if it was the meds that Amber has suggested. Just keep her comfortable and quiet and try to stick to a routine with her. So sorry to here about this, I realise how upsetting it is.



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