Expert: Becky - 2/10/2007

Question
My 16 year old siamese cat acting really strange. His meows sound more agonizing than normal, the pads on his feet are dry and he has become super skinny, although it seems he's eating the same amount of food. We can visually see his hip bones, and feel all his back and rib bones. We also noticed that in prior months he had been urinating alot, but that has seemed to stop. We have an appointment with a doctor in a few days but I really don't know if he'll last that long with the way he's going! Please give me any advice you can, or any info you may have on this problem. Thanks alot

Answer
Hi Rachel,
Since you said he is not urinating, it makes me think he may have a urinary blockage. This could be very serious. You really should take him to the Vet as soon as you can. The pads of his feet being dry doesn't mean anything, so don't worry about that, but his weight loss is something to be concerned about. I am glad you are taking him to a Vet because he sounds like a very sick kitty.  I hope it all turns out ok.
God Bless,
Becky