I think high blood pressure can be associated with a few illnesses Hyperthyroidism being one of them,which could show some of the signs your old lady has been displaying.Hope she is okay and it is just "old age" but best to let the vet check her.

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Its only just started the last week or so, no more then that, she's always asleep somewhere happily, never like this. She has been funny with the litter trays, she will cry at the door when the other has always been open for years, she seems to not be bothered or cant remember how to get to them, so this has been an interesting thread to see others experiences.
She isnt hiding, just restless more. But now I'm worried. She is going to the vet first thing monday, but what should I look for if she needs an emergency vet before then ?

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Im not realy sure WL I suppose if she shows any signs of of illness before Monday hope she's good till then though & just her age x

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If she doesn't look really ill, I wouldn't rush to an emergency vet.
But it is rather sudden for dementia, I would say

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Yes, with oldies things can change within the space of a few months so best to get her checked out. Behaviour changes can be a symptom. I would just have the BP taken firstly ( sometimes you need to take a few readings for an accurate reading so sometimes vets admit them for a few hours ) and then test for hyperthyroidism and possible renal disease which are the most likely associated diseases, though it can occur on it's own. Keep any eye out for any changes in her eyes as well.

Good luck with visit.

There is also the possibility of a minor brain haemohrrage, possibly in the frontal lobe. It could explain the illogical impulses and restlessness.....

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There is also the possibility of a minor brain haemohrrage or a blood clot, possibly in the frontal lobe. It could explain the illogical impulses and restlessness.....

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aw what could cause that ? now Im panicking lol, its only 6am here but will call my vet at 8 and get advice from them.

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Old age.....
Don't panic, Steffie had an unexplained episode of odd behaviour when she was 16, and she went back to fairly near-normal and lived another 2½ years.

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My elderly cat went through several of these sudden dips in her latter years - it just became the new norm - even after her final dip she was still ok and could have carried on a bit longer with medical help - so unless its severe I wouldn't rush - it might just be your cats new "norm" too

Oh ps - I found placing a hot water bottle under the bed helped ease her aching joints at night and helped my cat to settle to sleep