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Why is my old cat bumping into things? Is he losing his sight?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Male | neutered

Socks is an old cat he is walking about in his own world but he is eating and drinking ok but seems to be bumping into things

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Answered By Silvia De Cecco, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 2nd, 2018

If Socks is bumping into thing he might have lost his sight. I could be due to an eye problem but in old cat that could be cause by an increased blood pressure (sometime secondary to a kidney disease). If possible I would have Socks checked by your veterinarian (physical examination, eye check, blood pressure check and if needed basic bloods and urinary test). Good luck and please post again in the forum if you need further advices.

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