What causes sudden weakness and behavior changes in my old cat?

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My cat suddenly changed. Two weeks ago (considering his age (17)) he was active, social and had a good appetite. All of a sudden out of nowhere he moves slowly, has trouble walking (like he's weak), eats a lot less, doesn't meow, his tale is always slumped down, never grooms himself anymore, and doesn't seem to like being pet. I'm pretty worried and hoping something can be done. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 16 years and 10 months old | 16 lbs

Christie Long, DVM · Accepted Answer

I can imagine that you are worried, given such a sudden change; however don't lose hope. Make a vet appointment for Rusty ASAP. Bloodwork may very well reveal the problem - older cats can often get kidney disease, and the decline is often so slow we don't readily notice it. Other possibilities include pain from arthritis, anemia, heart disease, or even a hormonal disease like diabetes. All of the above can be treated in some way, but diagnosis is the first step.

What causes sudden weakness and behavior changes in my old cat?

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