I guess I'll be facing this soon because Speckles is 16 but showing no real signs of aging except that she sleeps more. The people that I cat-sit for have had 2 pass away from old age. Sandy became very thin because he ate more, but pooped more so he didn't absorb enough nutrition. He had two little strokes where his back end would be paralyzed but then he would be fine the next morning. Sadly, the third one did not correct itself so a decision was made. Sandy was 15.
Pumpkin was much the same. He basically just slowed down enough to the point that he asked to leave. He was 18.
If I were in your shoes, I would probably just opt for a blood test to make sure everything is in working order. Other than that, your gut will tell you when it's time to take action.
Last edited by slick; 02-19-2004 at 11:05 AM.
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand and strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!
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