My 16-year-old cat is anemic, lethargic, and won't eat or drink.

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my 16 year old cat is very lathargic, refusing to eat n drink, also is having problems sitting and standing and walking, has not been for a wee for 24 hours and vet has said he is very anemic. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 15 years and 10 months old

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thank you for your question on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am sorry Ickle is having these issues- sounds like there is a lot going on with him.. It is hard to say what exactly is causing Ickle's symptoms without examining him first, but these symptoms could point to advanced stage kidney disease which is very common in cats and can cause lethargy, anemia, and inappetence as toxins that should be normally filtered by the kidneys build up in the body. Kidneys make a substance that stimulated red blood cell production so when the kidney function in compromised, this substance is not made as much as can cause anemia. Another possibility may be liver disease or certain cancers. A simple blood test can be determine what organ(s) are not functioning well so the appropriate treatments can be given. Best of luck to you and Ickle!

My 16-year-old cat is anemic, lethargic, and won't eat or drink.

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