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17 year old cat peeing everywhere

I have a cat that will be 18 in 3 months. He has stopped using the litterbox for peeing only, he will poo in there. He chooses the same couple places on the carpet to pee, but I also noticed he has peed near the litterbox (within inches). He has started a routine of crying and yowling at night, and I'm not sure if this is pain? He has not yet been to the vet, I'm making an appointment today. Any ideas? Also any ideas of what tests the vet will try? Will they do anythif for cats of this age, or recommend putting him down? Other than the peeing issue he is a great and loving cat. Eating and drinking well. He doesn't play anymore but still can hear and see. I'm nervous to bring him in because I don't want to put him down.
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1110049 tn?1409402144
Yes please update us.
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7052683 tn?1392938795
What did the blood work conclude? Hope everything is ok. Let us know.
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1110049 tn?1409402144
I had a 17 year old cat with the same problem.  I think it is just old age that makes them incontinent.  I did not have my cat put down, as I knew he was not in any pain.  He died naturally.

If your cat seems well then do not worry, accept that he is having trouble controlling his bladder.  
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Will keep you posted! I'm getting bloodwork results back tomorrow. Thank you both for your kind words!
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7052683 tn?1392938795
Hi Voodoo,
I have a friend who just got back from my Vet with her 17 year old cat who was peeing every where. They took x-rays of the Liver and Kidneys, and a CBC . The Cbc looked normal, he did not test for diabetes and they should have the lab results tonight from his urine. Doc thinks it is just a UTI.

No one can tell you to put your cat to sleep except you, As long as they are eating, and have a good quality of life, which yours has "The Kit stay's in the Picture"

God bless you to have taken such good care of him for him to make it to this ripe old age. His yowling at night might be due to his age, they get confuse-id, just like me at 62. Although I have not begun my yowling stage, LOL.

Please see your vet and keep us posted.

CM
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6726276 tn?1421126668
Welcome to the MedHelp Community.
      Keep that Vet appt!  There are lots of simple solutions. It's probably just a UTI.   In the meantime buy some puppy training pads & some enzyme cleaner to fix the peed area.
       I'm sure you love your cat so much. Take him to the vet & let us know what happens.       Pamela
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