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My cat Spike is 13, going on 14 this year. He's usually very affectionate with me, has no problems with food, and is relatively playful. He's on the heavier side, though a lot of his weight is in his fur (he's a medium length tuxedo). Over the past month or so, he hasn't been keeping his food down as well. In fact, he vomits once or twice a day, where it used to be a much more isolated problem. The vomit has no traces of blood or abnormality usually, though sometimes it appears foamy. He's also become a bit more irritable (mostly due to my other cat, Persephone, who is just over a year old), though he remains as affectionate as before. He also pulls out his fur along his spine, no where else, though according to my boyfriend he's always done that. His stomach is a little pudgier but that may be due to his food. His fur is also turning a rusty red, even when the sun isn't hitting it, which makes me think he may need more tyrosine in his diet (eggs? salmon?)
I should add that Spike is strictly an indoors only cat. Since he's an older fella, should I put him on food formulated for older folks? He currently eats Taste of the Wild's rocky mountain feline formula.
Any suggestions/input would be great. I'm very worried about him. :c
I should add that Spike is strictly an indoors only cat. Since he's an older fella, should I put him on food formulated for older folks? He currently eats Taste of the Wild's rocky mountain feline formula.
Any suggestions/input would be great. I'm very worried about him. :c