• @very_well_lost@lemmy.world
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      119 hours ago

      Past a certain age, cats tend to develop that specific physique as they lose muscle tone — usually around 17 or 18 years old. By that point they probably also have arthritis making grooming more difficult/painful, which can contribute to the “mangy” look of their fur. Of course, age itself also affects the fur in various ways including thinning and changes in luster/texture. It’s also very common for senior cats to have some sort of kidney disease, which can lead to dehydration that further affects the fur.

      • @Daveyborn@lemmy.world
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        12 hours ago

        Only cats I’ve seen that look like that are usually well over 15 edit: 2 fantastic senior voids from a community I watch over

        • Biskii
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          98 hours ago

          That bottom one is done with people’s shit