Older Cat Advice?

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Hey guys so, we have 2 older female cats. Their brother passed away about 2 years ago at 11, and now his sisters are both 13.
Now, Daphne, who I recently weighed to about 6 lbs, is making me worried. She's always been a small cat, since we adopted her. Her heaviest was 9 lbs. She's absolutely tiny. 
But as I described, she's very thin now, VERY boney. Her sister is kinda the same, but I'm going to focus on Daph.

Now, I've had this girl since I was a toddler, and I care for her very much. I'm afraid however, as cats tend to do, that her age is taking a toll on her. 
She seems very happy, and is overall healthy, but how can I continue to make her lifestyle comfortable?
My baby, Toulouse, likes to pounce and chase her whenever she goes downstairs (except for community feeding time lol) and so she is rarely seen upstairs.
I give her extra wet food to keep her weight in check.

I especially want to ask what to do when she's ...you know..about to go..
I told my dad about bringing the vet to our house to do it so she's in  more relaxed, and comfortable environment.
I was in England when my dad had to put Mouser down, and I NEED to be here when Daphne goes. I promised her that because I love her so much, pet owners will understand.

How can I Keep her comfortable and content and happy? She's not dying THIS MINUTE but she's old and fragile...gotta be cautious and ready...

any advice guys, for older cats?

Thanks..
Much appreciated

J C · Accepted Answer

At that age she needs a vet visit, not digging a hole for her.  A senior cat often becomes hyperthyroid - they become boney or lose weight.  The can also develop bad teeth and need a dental.  Get her a vet appointment - both of them actually - for a senior work up.  Hyper-t is easy to diagnose with a blood test, and simple and cheap to treat.  She's been a good friend for 13 years, so she deserves a vet visit.

Anonymous · Answer

Both my cats are about 15 years old. They spend most of their time sleeping and find the comfiest/sunniest places to sleep. If they didn't feel safe and comfortable they wouldn't settle so I'm sure your girl is fine, even with a kitten bugging her sometimes.
On the weight loss thing, she may have developed a thyroid condition. Is her heart rate also a bit fast? My boy cat has this problem and he lost weight, his fur started thinning, his heart rate was very fast. It all happened quite gradually so we didn't take it in properly until he was skin and bones. But otherwise he seemed content, happy and not in any obvious pain.
Anyway, there's a special food you can give them, tablets, or even an operation if you feel your cat could still have a good few years left. I had an old school friend whose cat lived to be about 20.

CrazyCatLady · Answer

Dont listen to Leo D, thats crap. The best thing to do, is give her a nice comfy area and safe area to sleep in. Cats have that most of the time. I have 2 cats as well, one boy, one girl. One is 11 and the other on is 2. daph is 84 in cat years,  she is living it up. I would like I said, leave her alone, to sleep, (SLEEP IS NOT DIE) have a basket for her and train her for when she is hungry, she goes in the basket, and you will pick her up and take her to food. It will help her. I promise.

Leo D · Answer

She sounds happy and has that great kitten for play. Just hold and pet her ofyen. Stay happy.

Focus on her life, not death.

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