Special Care for Senior Cats: What Cat Lovers Want to Know

Meanderer

See-noir Member
Senior Cats

"If you have a senior cat, you may wonder what sort of special care they could need. Do they have different dietary requirements? What about their overall health and mobility? And perhaps, most of all, what defines a “senior cat”?

"You can help your senior cat age gracefully, especially if you’re familiar with some of the common health concerns for older felines. But first of all, let’s define the term. The general definition of a “senior” for cats is those in the 7-10 year age range."

"One thing you might not know is that cats age fastest in their first two years. After that they slow down a bit, but they still age faster than humans. Obviously, with aging, there are often physical changes that can lead to diseases common in the feline community. As your cat ages, it’s important to pay attention to behavior changes as they can be the first sign of a budding health issue." (READ MORE)
 
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What senior cats need is a way of keeping their claws from growing too long,
much like we have to trim our finger nails. The artiste for this delicate sculpture,
(eleven years in the making,) can just be seen in the background.
 
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