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who knows. i tried to answer accordingly so if it is genuine as some husband/boyfriends can be annoyed with the wife/girlfriends 'cats' lol i hear yapping about it all the time when i go to the pub with Martin. that bleepin cat did this today blah blah.. so meh?!

We are not going to "do" anything to the cat! Except take her back to the vet this week. The other cat is fine/heathy but sheds like crazy. My wife of 10 years ,this month, said the cat is about 16 years old. She is very VOCAL (the cat) and sometimes wakes us up at night and it's got nothing to do with food. I need to know why, after the last 10 and a half years she has decided not to poo in the litterbox and if anyone has had luck with the hyperthiroid meds before. No offence but stop being so womenish. I didn't post on here because i didn't have anything else to to. I posted because of concern for the cat!

Vinny

does not sound like concern to me! and these people are not "womenish" just worried about yr cats who you obviously see as a hassle rather that a pet.
and it seems quite obvious that if you have taken yr cat off medication (the vet prescribed these for a reason !) then maybe this is why she has started to act differently?! -

your cat needs to stay on the meds, full stop. it's possible your cat may need more than just the meds and you may need to get the vet to do some blood tests to be sure the meds are working correctly. your other option would be to have the thyroid removed. but from the sounds of that might be too much of a hassle for you. but you would be able to discuss this with your vets when you go.
there's really no easy way of looking after an elderly cat. they get old and they have issues. the issues usually get worse and there comes a time when either you realise they are asking you to make the pain go away or they just give up and don't move from where they are in the house one day and wee on themselves to let you know they are tired and want to go. some don't do this though and they get very distressed and very confused and do as you are explaining and wonder all over the house and mess everywhere. this is their way of telling you they are unhappy and need help.
but ultimately its a decision you and your wife need to make none of us can tell you when it will be right and your vet might not either in some cases. but be aware there are many options for care for your cats be them old or ill where people will look after them until their last day if you feel this isn't something you can do.

Some cats/breeds just really are vocal, and love to hear the sound of their own voice; my own kitty makes loads of noise whether she's happy (chirps), sad (drawn out meows), angry (low, mostly playful, growls), or contented (purrs like a motor-boat!), but I've just gotten used to it. The only time she's quiet is when she's asleep, and even then she sometimes snores or grunts in her sleep. Are you saying that your cat has only just become vocal and was normally quiet, or has her noise-making just got on top of you over time? If she's only just become vocal recently it could be down to stress or feeling unwell?? Does she sleep in the same room as you? Have you changed her sleeping arrangements lately?

Really, take the advice of the people earlier in this thread: continue with her meds. If you really feel like her medication is doing no good talk to her vet and they might be able to give you alternatives. If not, get a second opinion from a different vet.

Hey Vinny, sounds like kitty has some issues so best thing is to have a chat to the vet to see whats going on - The litter box issue is a bit weird - is she "going" more than usual and getting caught short or not using it FULL STOP?? I know nothing about meds and don't pretend to but maybe stopping them is causing her probs? Honest, best thing hun is to have a chat with the vets, Like us humans I guess old age brings some different issues, hope the "old lady" gets on Ok , not being womenish honest!! Good luck with kitty

I think at the very least your cat needs to see a vet, stopping medication for an animal without vets say so is a bit daft to say the least! how do you know if it is working or not ? it might not show in the cats behaviour but who is to say the cat wasnt feeling better for the meds and is reacting and being taken off them,
I have had a long haired cat and with regular brushing there wasn't hair everywhere at all, in fact she had a loverly healthy glow to her coat
I cant help but feel sorry for your cats

I am glad you are going back to the vet.

But, cats do shed fur... especially long haired ones, which is what you have. Having dogs or cats, you have to accept that you will get fur pretty much everywhere. If you are the type of person who is over house proud or hates fur everywhere, then don't get a pet.
You have put up with it for the past how ever many years so why is it an issue now? Unless, she is shedding more now than before. Which could be to do with the time of year, her age or because of her problems.

Unfortunately, part of owning a pet is they get old, they get ill and can change their behaviour (not always in a good way). It sounds as if your cat is having issues, either because of her hyperthiroid problems, or because you have stopped her medication.

I would also suggest, maybe the reason for her now deciding not to poo in her litter tray could also be to do with her not feeling herself.
A vet check is needed to see what could be going on. Which is what you said you are doing.

Please let us know how you get on.

It also sounds a case of you just putting up with these cats because they belong to your wife. I don't mean to offend you here, but with regards to your first post, I also would maybe think you are a little jealous of them maybe? Alot of partners get jealous of their partners pets, they just don't like to admit it.

The cat is old, things are going to change... probably for the worse. You are the owners and need to accept this annoying behaviour as you call it.

Sorry, but some of your comments in your posts come across harsh. It really sounds to me like you don't even want these or a certain cat around anymore. Maybe you should be upfront with your wife and tell her how you really feel towards the cats instead of acting like this.

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Nah. I defend the cats from my wife! their ower responsability and we will take care of them. The "one" has an appointment in the morning. There are psycologists on this forum! he he he!

Vinny