Question about my aging cat's spine 
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she is 18, and i can see that she has a hard time getting around. she goes up the stairs very slowly and she doesnt jump on high places anymore.
ive been noticing it more and more and never thought of it and im not really sure if its normal or not (havent petted another cat in forever) but when i pet her back i can really feel her spine, like a bunch of lil bumps right near the skin. she isnt a skinny cat so i was just wondering if its like artritis making it that way or if its normal.- Re: Question about my aging cat's sp... Unseen
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This is a reply to # 936,017If I recall my dearly departed cats correctly, that doesn't sound abnormal. However, has she been to a vet lately? It's always important to take a pet in for regular check-ups, and to ask about anything that's on your mind regarding your pet. For right now, if your vet's office is friendly you could just call them and ask them if you have anything to be concerned about with her spine.
- Re: Question about my aging cat's sp... HarmonicCharge
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MoreThis is a reply to # 1,112,203Same thing is happening to my dog! Almost 14 years old, long haired chihuahua. He was losing weight and I didn't notice because of the fluffy fur. But I suddenly noticed I could feel his spine! Now that I have been hand-feeding him to get some weight on him (finicky eater), it is less noticeable near the neck, but still bony. He is super healthy, and recently dewormed. Must be old age in his case, but I plan to bring him in to the vet just for a checkup and to be sure.
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