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My 82 year old mother just moved in with me and brought her 18 yr old cat, Seanna. I already have a 4 yr old terrier mix and an 11 yr old cat. Integrating Seanna is going to be difficult to say the least. Seanna is hiding out in my mom's room because she is afraid to come out. She hisses and growls at the other animals because she is very afraid. Additionally she is extremely gaunt and rather than try to integrate her and get her the veterinary care she needs, my mother wants to put her down. I had Seanna sleep with me one night because I wanted to give my mom a break and try to integrate her. Seanna was so afraid that she urinated in my bed sometime during the night. Seanna also smells bad so I gave her a bath that same night prior to letting her sleep with me. My pets are curious mostly and of course Kitty (Antiguia) is somewhat territorial, but it's a big house = plenty of room to share. I need support and advise. Either way she needs a vet visit. My mother's neglect of the cat's medical needs is an example of my mother's complacency to properly handle issues which is a major reason why had her move in with me (took years to convince). So do I make an appointment for medical or euthanasia?