Does Nicole look sick to you?

[MaryCayden]

Hello,

Nicole has been puffy lately, and very cuddly and shes usually a little devil running around getting into things. She walks like shes been sitting on a saddle all day and one of her hips looks like, the best way to describe it is if we were to walk with one hip sticking out. Her legs and feet are normal, she has a mammary tumor in front of one of her back legs. So the other day she was cuddled into me and all sleepy & puffy so I took a video. Could you tell me if she looks sick to you or is it just age? It's been so long since I had a female get older. Plus I have my second surgery so I need to know shes ok. I have an appointment with the vet tomorrow, but I have to leave them alone and I need the security I guess.

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[jorats]

At the beginning, she looked a little pouffy and squinty eyes which could indicate pain. From your description, I might think uti? But then she moved and we could see her full face and pretty eyes... She looked normal to be then.
The change in behaviour is always a concern.

 

[MaryCayden]

Yes, she in the corner all puffy, then she runs. She's eating constantly, stealing food and hiding it along with everything she can find. What would you recommend?

 

[jorats]

Can you put her in a cage by herself not for long, just so you can see what her pee looks like. Put paper towels in that cage/carrier.