Older cat has cold paws

My 15 year old male is going to the vet tonight, I've notice that his paws are cold, on all 4 feet. any idea what this could be from???? I need to prepare myself if it is something really bad.

In a human that could be a circulation problem. But in a cat - I don't know.

please update us...... did the baby have a senoir panel done??

I'm not sure either, but would wonder about thyroid issues and if anemic or not. How did things go at the vets - please update us when you can.

Thank you all for your responses. I took Max to the vet yesterday, after fighting IBS and Kidney problems for 2 years, we decided it was time to let him go. He was under 5 lbs, but still eating really well, and drinking plenty, but my vet said he was dehydrated, and he was not getting all or any nutrients from food. We had him on Viokase and prednisolone for quite awhile, but I couldn't put him through anymore. Out of my six cats, I'm down to two now, a 16year old and a 12year old. It's been tought the last 2 years.
Deb

So sorry to hear it wasnt good news, but it does sound like you did the best for him. It is harder when they are still eating and drinking well, but when they are losing weight and being dehydrated at the same time, it isnt fair on them.

Thinking of you and your other furbabes.

Deb,
I am very sorry for your loss. I can imagne a bit of how you feel, since my guys are all becoming oldsters...my two oldest are 18+ and 15+.

I am so sorry for your loss Deb. I have no doubt that you made the right decision. I will be praying for you & your sweet boy who will be waiting for you at the bridge.

Thank you all again for your thoughts, Max is with my other two cats now, I'm sure he missed them, he's probably in the Meadow chasing birds by now......
Deb

I am sorry to hear it was incurable. You have been through a rough patch and I wish you as much time as possible and good health with your two other feline companions