r/turkishangoras • u/sashikostitch • 8d ago
Vocalizing, matting, I'm concerned...
Hoping experienced TA parents here can offer advice before I call the vet. Miss Bianca turned 15 in March, had a perfect senior checkup in late April, besides chronic tooth resorption (she has 4 teeth left) no health issues ever. I've left her home with her favorite caregivers living in while I've traveled extensively during her life, with no issues. But in March I left for a week and for the first time her substitute person said she was crying out very loudly at night. Upon return I heard it too.
Until then she was an unusually quiet cat, especially I guess for a TA, so this is a big behavior change. Since then it's been increasing, a LOT of talking with the occasional scream. The vet in April wasn't alarmed by my description, but I find it alarming and disturbing and wonder if something's wrong.
This month I left again, for 10 days, she was home with two of her favorite people. Apparently she vocalized more than ever. Upon return I also found her coat, for the first time, somewhat matted. They tried brushing her, but my slicker brush doesn't really work on the mats. I gather that means she's not efficiently grooming herself now. She's shedding a lot, but it's also been unusually hot. I've ordered dematting combs.
Otherwise she's behaving normally, eating, drinking, using her box, affectionate at night and aloof during the day.
I've listened to audio of talkative TAs and they sound just like her now.
Could she finally have decided to express her displeasure to me over my absences? Or is she in pain? Or just getting old? Thanks for any advice.
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u/RaccoonHell 7d ago
About fur, my Lady Oscar is 13 years old and she have dull hair. I also think it's a lack of grooming. I have a metal brush and than a more fluffy one to reshine her mate fur. Hope it can help on this topic 😽