Hi all,
Apologies for the long-winded post.

My 17 year old cat (Kitty, F) recently moved with my partner and I to a new unit and, through frequent cystitis and excessive meowing, is proving to be having a difficult time adjusting. For context: she’s struggled with cystitis and UTIs forever, albeit infrequently, and she takes keppra and prozac for FARS and seperation anxiety, respectively. I previously lived with a housemate, but I’ve had kitty since she was a kitten, and she’s known my partner for over 4 years; her comfortability with us shouldn’t be an issue. My partner and I’s work schedules align so that she’s only alone at the house for an hour or so. We thought, aside from general stress of moving, that she’d be quite thrilled to have both of us around throughout the day… Clearly, this hasn’t been the case! 

During the Christmas period she travelled with us to my partner’s family’s home. I wasn’t thrilled about this arrangement, but it seemed like the lesser evil in terms of our options. Surprisingly, excluding 1 short bout of cystitis, she was calm and quiet during our 2 day stay. But, the meowing began immediately upon our return, and is seemingly worse now than ever. I’m at a loss as to why she’d be seemingly comfortable in an entirely new space, with unfamiliar people, whilst she continues to struggle so badly 1 month following our move.

Personally, I’m under the impression that she may be developing dementia; she wanders, and screams, and seems confused. She’ll startle awake during naps, and get up and down frequently. I don’t know where to go from here, considering she’s already taking medication for anxiety. The only plan I have is to pick up a feliway diffuser, as recommended by some cat having friends, but I’m concerned that having 1 in a single room won’t be all that effective. 

This is becoming really difficult for all of us, especially poor kitty. I do plan on getting her to a vet if this continues, but money’s tight following move and Christmas and all other life things, so I thought I’d try here first. I really appreciate any advice y’all might be able to give!

Thank yooooou

Senior Cat Struggling 1 Month Following Move