Help, my cat is acting weird...is it time to let go?

Question

My cat mugsy is almost 17 years old. lately, he has been acting strangely, began peeing (well i think spraying, even though he was fixed) in places other than his litter box, just starring out the window, an trying to run outside everytime i open the door. Now up until a few months (maybe two) ago, he was scarred to death of the outside. He heard a noise and hid, he even hid from people. I would open the door, he would hide behind the couch. All he wants to do is eat, and i have been feeding the same way for years, but now he just wines at his bowl waiting for more food. I think he is even losing his vision, because sometimes there is food still in his dish, and then i will move it around and he will eat. I think he is depressed, and no matter how much i play with him or pet him, he still acts the same way. He started even getting clumps of hair on his back, like he has stopped grooming himself.

Any advice??

Answer 1

Poor cat..I'm sorry to hear that. I don't think you should let him go. He has been with you for 17 years. It is at this time that he needs your love and care the most. You should take him to the vet to seek advise about what you can do to help him. There could be an underlying medical condition that causes him to act in this way.

Answer 2

before you do anything, have your vet check him out. at 17 the are many problems which can be causing these behaviors. once he is checked and there are no problems found ask your vet for some advice

Answer 3

Have him checked first.  When they do his blood work, specifically ask about his Thyroid....     Very common problem at his age.  If it turns out to be the cause of some of his symptoms and you choose to treat - not only is it cheap, but it comes in pills, liquid, and or a paste you can apply to the inside of his ear.

Good Luck  :)

Answer 4

awww well what cats do a lot is when they think it is time, they want to run away and die alone. my cat was acting weird too(he was an inside and outside cat) and he really wanted to go out one day and we havent seen him since. it was about 5 years ago. :( maybe you should take it to the vet to get it put asleep. i know its painful, but you dont want your cat to suffer.