13 year old cat fur gone spikey

[Bowling]

Hi all

Over the last 6 months, my 13 year old male cat Poitou's fur seems more unkempt and spikey. He seems a bit thinner and his tail looks a bit ratty. Do you think this is age related. He seems happy enough and eats well.

 

[iPappy]

Hi! When was his last blood work done? A lot of those symptoms point to hyperthyroidism, which is treatable.

 

[Bowling]

He's never had blood done that I am aware of. He has only ever been to the vets for neutering and yearly check ups and vaccines.

 

[Kris107]

A 13 year old cat is definitely senior. Usually vets like to do senior blood work. Getting thin and looking a bit unkempt is a potential sign of a few things. Have the blood work done and have his teeth looked at.

 

[Bowling]

Okay, I will thank you

 

[iPappy]

Okay, I will thank you

Please let us know what they find

 

[sarah87]

this is how my boy started perfectly happy in himself but looking scruffy and losing weight. had his blood results today and theres something going on with his liver( we did think thyroid initially but thats fine) i have made a post but awaiting a reply to see if anyone else has had similar experiences . id get some bloods done mine was £240 for a full check . hope you get some answers

 

[fionasmom]

I had a cat who presented the same symptoms several years ago and he ended up being diabetic.