Why does my rescue cat meow constantly, scratch, and shed so much?

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I have a cat I rescued from a dying family member. We don't know her age. Guesstimate it's around a year old. She moans at everything. I've had her 5wks she won't stop. And she does things like scratch the windows etc glass etc. Idk what to do for her. And she sheds everywhere. I want to keep her. My daughter whose 7 is in love with her but idk if we can if I can't fix these issues. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, sorry to hear about Cheerio. You should consider doing a wellness screen with your veterinarian. This should include running baseline bloodwork and a full physical exam. Cats can have behavioral issues such as excessive vocalization due to systemic illnesses like hyperthyroidism and diabetes. If this does not help her behavior then she may need additional environment enrichment at home. This would include a cat tree, an additional litter box, toys, more places to hide or climb, a different diet, or different type of litter. Have her fully evaluated to make sure that there are no other systemic causes for her behavior. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Why does my rescue cat meow constantly, scratch, and shed so much?

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