My senior cat meows incessantly and has matted fur. What's wrong?

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My indoor cat is 18 years old. She still eats and uses her litter box, but she has started meowing incessantly all night long and even during the day. No matter what I try, she will not stop. We had moved in October, so I figured it was an adjustment period. But it has gotten increasingly worse. Her hair is a bit matted because she cannot clean herself as well, but I do brush her and use cat wipes to clean her. How can I get it to stop? It's affecting sleep for myself and my kids. Pet's info: Cat | Russian Blue | Female | 17 years and 6 months old | 7 lbs

Stephanie Echols, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I recommend taking Princess to a vet for an exam and blood work. It is very common for older cats to have an overactive thyroid. One of the signs of hyperthyroidism is increased meowing. Another is matted hair coat. The blood work will test for this and determine if she needs treatment. If so, the vet can discuss your options. If she is hyperthyroid and she gets medications to control this, the increased meowing will stop. Kisses to Princess!

My senior cat meows incessantly and has matted fur. What's wrong?

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