Is my cat healthy for her age?
My cat is 16, I took her for a full blood work, check up, my vet says shes very healthy- she only has a thyroid problem thats under control, is she more healthy for her age than most cats or the same?
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- Sounds healthy to me, you're lucky to have her so long. Enjoy the time you have left, unexpected things can happen but hopefully not soon. Give her lots of petting and love. :)
- She still loves to play and jump up in the air but I notice after about 10 minutes, she lays down and wants to be pet, she also wants to be pet alot, shes also more vocal and demanding.
- well, I would imagine that if a vet can't convince you then what is anyone on here going to do? I would guess that for a cat that age is healthy though.......
- She sounds healthy. Ur lucky. Don't worry to much about it. Your having her seen by a vet, doing ur part, enjoy ur kitty while she's here.
- I think it really depends on a lot of factors if you're going to do a comparison...such as what breed of cat she is (some purebreds have genetic problems), whether she is always indoors or spends time outdoors, etc.
My cat is 15 years old and has always been an indoor cat. She is a mixed breed cat. I have taken her to the vet every year for a checkup and vaccinations. She too seems very healthy, and her only issue is the thyroid for which I give her medication. But I have known other cats who have lived to be 20 or older, as well as cats who have died much younger. It just depends.
I'm glad your cat is healthy and I hope you are able to enjoy many more healthy years with her. :-)
- I would wonder what was going on that triggered you to take her in--was it truly just a check up or is there some other symptom going on that had you concerned?
But, it sounds from your vet's report that she is healthy. Many cats live to the age of your cat with good care. It's normal for them to sleep a lot more than other cats, to sometimes groom a little less, to sometimes not jump up on things like they used to (achy joints), and to seek out warm places more frequently. However, if there is a sudden behavioral or personality change, there may be something else going on, so don't be hesitant to be a pest to your vet.
My 14 year old cat that I had recently adopted just passed away 2 weeks ago from a major viral infection. It came on fast. Because she was older she was unable to have the hard-fighting immune system that younger, healthy cats have to overcome the virus. That is one of the thing I keep in mind when thinking about "elderly" cats is that although they may be healthy now, things can change, so love your kitty all you can!!!
- oh yea, she sounds great just give her lots of love!!!
- Why are you asking us if your vet already told you your answer? Seeking a little attention, are we?
You know, on behalf of all the people out there dealing with really sick animals right now, this is maybe the stupidest question ever posted.
- I do not believe most cats live past age 15 so if your vet says she is healthy then I believe you should believe her.she's the animal expert.
- 16 is old for a cat. They normally live to this age. The things you look for in old cats is the liver, kidney and thyroid. Elevated thyroid is not bad unless it is very high. Then the cat will lose a lot of weight and be hyper. However, it sounds like your cat is doing well and it is not uncommon for cats to live to 20!
- your cat is very healthy for her age...not sure about the average healthyness for a cat lol but 16 is good