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Old January 5th, 2010, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Tobbey View Post
My cat is actually 13 years old and i tend to change her food every odd month.
Is that dry or wet food?

The reason I'm asking about a check-up is because dehydration can cause constipation, and in an older cat, dehydration can be caused by a number of medical conditions (like diabetes, kidney disease, hyperthyroidism).

Dry food also causes chronic low-level dehydration, so if you're feeding only kibble, I highly recommend switching to a good quality wet food. www.catinfo.org
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