Thank you, furballsmom!! and all -- for your support. Cali was diagnosed with UTI (as most of you suspected ;-); she's been on meds (low dose because of her age, for now). After the urine test, he gave her a quick look over and said she looks good for her age. And of course was so...
My Cali and Coal definitely know their own names (that's the Maine Coon in them, I suspect) - but before they started slowing down a bit because of their age (16) if I called one, only that one would come, and visa versa - even if it was treat time. They also were trained as kittens not to...
Thank you all for your frank replies!! I will get her to her vet - pronto!!! Yes, I've suspected arthritis is also in play -- since she rarely moves and when she does, it is stiffly. I admit, although realizing she is old could possibly be a factor -- it didn't really sink in (until you all...
I have a 16 year old brother/sister pair (both fixed as kittens, of course). They are a Maine Coon mix and rather large (15 and 19 pounds). They have always been tidy and non-destructive -- just the perfect cats and I love them very much -- yes, I would go back into the house if it was burning...