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Why is my old cat confused? Do cats get dementia or Alzheimer's?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 4 years and 8 months old | 8 lbs

hi,my name is lynne and i wonder ifthere is such a thing as kitty altziemers.

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 9th, 2017

They do get a similar condition that such as dementia where they seem lost and confused and vocalize a lot. There is not much to help except environmental enrichment to keep their brain active. It is worth getting lab work done because hyperthyroid and high blood pressure can contribute to some of these signs

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