Why is my senior cat suddenly crying, peeing, and acting strange?

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We took in an elderly cat, the vet guesses her age to be between 10 and 12, and recently she has been acting a bit out of her normal. She cries a lot at night, she cries sometimes even when we are awake and sitting in the house with her so Im unsure if its because of our new schedules or not. She has been peeing on things in the house and trying to run out the door. I have no idea what is going on with her and i don't know where to begin to help, any ideas? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Female | spayed | 7 lbs

Stephanie Echols, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I recommend taking Bella to a vet for an exam, blood work, and a urine test. Older cats can sometimes have changes in their kidney and thyroid function which can cause behavior changes. They can also have urinary tract infections which can cause behavior changes. If all her labs look normal, she could be stressed out about something but you need to rule out medically causes first. Good luck and kisses to Bell!

Why is my senior cat suddenly crying, peeing, and acting strange?

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