Our 13-year-old cat sleeps more and drinks lots of water — is that normal?
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She's still eating well but she's at the water bowl all day and has started peeing a lot. She's slowed down this year.
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BilluBnB team
More sleep is common in older cats, but drinking and peeing much more than before is worth a vet visit soon — it can be an early sign of conditions like kidney disease, diabetes or an overactive thyroid, which are far easier to manage when found early. Ask for a senior check-up with blood and urine tests; many vets suggest one every 6 months after about age 10. Bring a note of how much she drinks and any weight change.
More sleep is common in older cats, but drinking and peeing much more than before is worth a vet visit soon — it can be an early sign of conditions like kidney disease, diabetes or an overactive thyroid, which are far easier to manage when found early. Ask for a senior check-up with blood and urine tests; many vets suggest one every 6 months after about age 10. Bring a note of how much she drinks and any weight change.