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In reply to the discussion: Senior cat with dementia anyone? [View all]

KaryninMiami

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2. Thanks for the quick reply!
Tue Nov 24, 2015, 10:04 AM
Nov 2015

She's drinking a lot and has been doing so for a few years. I give her grilled chicken (people food) for breakfast and a wellness pouch (sometimes 2) for dinner. A bowl of organic, grain free dry food is out but she only nibbles on it occasionally.
As for seeing a vet, she won't let the vet near her (we're talking hissing, screaming, biting, etc.). I have a holistic vet who makes house calls- she's great but since she can't get near Sophie to draw blood or examine her, she advised if she's "eating, pooping and purring", not to call her. Putting a cat under for an exam at her age would be too dangerous. Sigh.
Regardless, you've inspired me to call the vet and we can try to schedule an appointment. While I won't do anything drastic, if there's something we can do that's simple to make her feel more comfortable during her senior years, it's worth a try...
Thanks again!

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Senior cat with dementia anyone? [View all] KaryninMiami Nov 2015 OP
Oh dear Sanity Claws Nov 2015 #1
Thanks for the quick reply! KaryninMiami Nov 2015 #2
Hugs shenmue Nov 2015 #3
Thank you! KaryninMiami Nov 2015 #7
other ideas: kidneys or thyroid ginnyinWI Nov 2015 #4
I think you may be right KaryninMiami Nov 2015 #6
Maybe she's blind now? iscooterliberally Nov 2015 #5
Don't think she's blind KaryninMiami Nov 2015 #8
Some years ago I had a senior cat with dementia. SheilaT Dec 2015 #9
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