Is there such thing as a senior cat?
Our male cat is now a senior (15 yrs old). In the last few years, he has slowed down and gained weight. He has been showing some stiffness and signs of age, but we expected that at his age. We switched both our cats (we also have his sister from the same litter) over to a senior formula diet food more than a year ago.
When to take your senior cat to the vet?
In any event, you must take him to the vet right away. There are treatments for some of the possible conditions and even when there’s not a cure, there are medications that can slow down the progression of disease and make him more comfortable for a longer period of time.
Why is my senior cat turning in circles?
If this is the case, the prognosis may be poor. Occasionally an older cat gets an inner ear infection that will make them circle and also have a head tilt and abnormalities with their eyes. If that is the case, the prognosis can be much better.
How to take care of an old cat?
You’ll likely see a decline in how much she eats and drinks, but always make food and water available. She may miss her litter box, so place absorbent, waterproof pads underneath her and the box to help minimize accident cleanup.
Our male cat is now a senior (15 yrs old). In the last few years, he has slowed down and gained weight. He has been showing some stiffness and signs of age, but we expected that at his age. We switched both our cats (we also have his sister from the same litter) over to a senior formula diet food more than a year ago.
What are the signs of an older cat?
Older cats frequently develop arthritis in their joints, making it harder to jump up on the back of the couch, climb the cat condo or get into and out of the litterbox. Vision and hearing loss are also common. You’ve probably already noticed an increase in catnaps, another indication that your cat is getting a little older.
Is it normal for a senior cat to yowl?
No, this article is about geriatric cats yowling or screaming — these cats sound genuinely distressed. They may walk aimlessly, not trying to communicate with you — just vocalizing. They may walk aimlessly, not trying to communicate with you — just vocalizing.
If anxiety problems persist or get out of hand, your veterinarian can prescribe medication to help. Your cat will need to see the veterinarian at leasttwice a year now for a checkup. Your veterinarian will want to do a complete geriatric workup, which will include a complete physical exam and evaluation of blood, urine and stool samples.