My cat Mittens is almost 15 Years old and today she has been acting rather lethargic. She has been dealing with an overactive thyroid, so she normally wants to eat a lot. We took her to the vet last week when she got a little infection in her eye and he told us that she probably has an overactive thyroid. My family is not in the greatest financial status and my dad doesn't want to spend extra money on special food. Normally Mittens is hungry often but today she has barely eaten anything. She had a little pee accident earlier, and she hasnt moved much. She is moving very slowly when she does move. I'm worried, normally she is so lively but today.. Is it just because she is getting old, or is something wrong. We normally feed her friskies btw, and she only eats wet food
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Cat seems lethargic
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Is she on medication for the hyperthyroid?
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No, we can't really afford it
Well this would explain the problem. There is a food called Hill's Y/D that can teat the disorder and will be less expensive than the meds. But if you can't t4reat the cat then at some point you may have to think about euthanasia for the cat's sake.
Yes, I concur with Stephen above. I am SO sorry to say so as well BUT your kitty has an illness that needs to be treated or she will be suffering this way. :shame: Please consider Care Credit from the vet to get the proper medications and the special diet. Thyroid issues can be so easy to treat! The proper medication and special food together will give Mittens a better quality of life and if these are not met, then I believe the kindest thing would be to talk to your vet seriously about Mittens true quality of life without meds and the food. This is why Mittens is unwell and not eating, in answer to your question and it's not because she is just getting old. 
I agree!
Hyperthyroidism is very very serious if untreated.
It causes all organs including her heart to speed up and work too hard, and over time, and not that long over either, her organs will be damaged and her heart as well, many have heart damage far before their time because it's left untreated.
Find a way or plead with dad to bite the bullet this time and have her vet do a blood panel and T4 on her.
The meds are not expensive once she is on the and stable, but vet visit cost and a blood panel are going to cost about 100 bucks.
Your cat is surely worth more than that, to give her quality life and keep her around for a few more years!
Otherwise it won't be too long, especially how she is acting today
Hyperthyroidism is very very serious if untreated.
It causes all organs including her heart to speed up and work too hard, and over time, and not that long over either, her organs will be damaged and her heart as well, many have heart damage far before their time because it's left untreated.
Find a way or plead with dad to bite the bullet this time and have her vet do a blood panel and T4 on her.
The meds are not expensive once she is on the and stable, but vet visit cost and a blood panel are going to cost about 100 bucks.
Your cat is surely worth more than that, to give her quality life and keep her around for a few more years!
Otherwise it won't be too long, especially how she is acting today
