My 12-year-old cat won't eat, sounds odd, and is gassy. Why?

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My 12 year old cat is not eating. There is a change vocally and he is passing wind. Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Male | neutered | 12 years and 5 months old

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

There are a lot of causes of decreased appetite. Some causes of a change in voice include hyperthyroidism, upper respiratory infection, age, cancer, among others. Increased flatulence can be caused by a change in diet, IBD, some types of cancer, increased intake of air (such as with respiratory issues), etc. Since Cheeks is an older kitty, I would recommend having him examined by the vet to see what is going on.

My 12-year-old cat won't eat, sounds odd, and is gassy. Why?

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