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Q: I have a 15-year-old male cat about 7 kilograms (15 pounds). In the last eight months his fur has been falling out in small chunks. He has not been licking or scratching himself. He has a very good appetite. He is drinking much more water than usual and urinates a lot. He has bad breath. The veterinarian checked his mouth and teeth. They did some tests and said he is OK. I do not know if a thyroid test was done.

Dr. Nichol: Your cat is not OK; he actually should be licking himself at least some of the time. Those rows of barbs on the surface of his tongue are good at pulling loose dead hair and skin flakes. Hunks of fur falling off suggests no grooming. He had been well-coiffed. Why is he neglecting his appearance now?

Halitosis is more than just poor form on a first date. Buzzard breath in cats and dogs is often a strong (revolting?) clue that smoldering oral infection is dragging down the whole physical system. A constant ache in your kitty鈥檚 mouth could be the cause of his poor self-grooming. But if his mouth hurts, why is he eating like a pig?

As many as 11.4% of older cats develop benign thyroid tumors. Most lose weight while eating, drinking and urinating more. Rising blood pressure damages their kidneys, often causing its own brand of gum disease, along with even more drinking and urinating. It鈥檚 time for a diagnosis. At age 15 this older gentleman may be a geezer but he shouldn鈥檛 have to look like one.

All older kitties, even those still at the top of their game, need an annual blood and urine panel that includes a T4 (thyroid test). Ask for a copy of your boy鈥檚 lab report so you鈥檒l know what鈥檚 missing. Get a thorough exam of his mouth and skin plus a Doppler blood pressure measurement. If he鈥檚 like most cats he may be nervous at the doctor鈥檚 office. Visit to find a nearby veterinarian who is trained in low-stress handling.

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