Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 6 lbs
Hello, my cat is turning 13 this year. My mom noticed she doesn't breathe as easily nowadays and is very clingy. We recently got her dewormed because she was acting very lethargic. Is this due to old age or something else?
1 Answer
Published on February 21st, 2020
Old age is possible, but it could also be pain from arthritis, heart or lung disease, or other issues. I would recommend having Pepper examined by a vet. Now that she can be classified as "geriatric," she should have examinations every 6-12 months to monitor for age-related diseases.
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