Senior cat crying, not eating. Is she in pain? Should I see a vet?

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Cootie is obviously old and this is part of life but I want her last days to be comfortable. She seems to be crying a lot more and not keeping food down. Does this necessarily mean she's in pain? And what can I feed her and do to help her with this? Also we just moved into a new apartment that has been completely refurbished and I know there was some smell from the new products they used, could this be affecting her as well? At her age should I take her to the vet or should I just let her go? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 22 years and 9 months old | 13 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

If 22 years of age is accurate, that is definitely very old. While cats can live considerably longer than dogs, that is still pretty far past the average lifespan. That being said, I would still advocate taking her into the vet to be examined to see if anything can be done to either make her more comfortable, or to offer you some information as to her quality of life moving forward. Some of the most common issues we see in older cats include kidney disease, thyroid disease, lymphoma (particularly of the gastrointestinal tract), and liver problems. Some of these are addressed with medication while others are far less treatable. I certainly wouldn't advocate just letting her go at home. If anything, if they feel she is in pain then they can make her transition much more peaceful. Hope this makes sense.

Senior cat crying, not eating. Is she in pain? Should I see a vet?

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