Why is my senior cat vocal, licking, hiding, and has a red nose?

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My cat is 12 years old and 18 lbs, she has started sleeping in the bathroom between the toliet and bathtub. Has been very vocal which she usually isn't and has also been continuously trying to lick herself. Her nose has always been pale pink and all of a sudden tonight it has turned almost a dark red. Can't afford a vet and testing but not sure what could be going on. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 12 years and 5 months old | 18 lbs

Sarah Derksen, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi. There are a lot of potential possibilities in this case. The first that comes to mind is increased thyroid. This can cause some behavior changes and vocalization. Other possibilities are pain, metabolic, or endocrine diseases, along with many others. She needs a full exam and full labs to rule out the big ones. No way around that unfortunately. Some of these things can get bad without treatment, so the sooner the better. You can apply for payment plans at carecredit.com

Why is my senior cat vocal, licking, hiding, and has a red nose?

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