Love And Protection Guidelines For Your Senior Cat

Dogs have owners. Cats have staff.
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Cats are generally considered seniors at 8 years of age. Our goal with senior pets is not only for them to live the longest life possible for them, but also the best quality of life possible.

Drinking more, losing weight or vomiting are not normal for senior cats. They may be indications of internal disease. Some of the common medical problems in older cats are diabetes, kidney and thyroid disease, dental and gum disease, and arthritis. Any of these ailments, left untreated, can be extremely debilitating and even deadly. The treatment on the other hand may be as simple as a diet change or a daily supplement or medication.

In addition to the preventative care that adult cats receive such as vaccines, heartworm preventative and dental care, senior pets have special needs. Seniors should have a full physical examination every six months in order to pick up any arising medical issues. During this visit, we will discuss the best diet for your cat, as well as any concerns you have about his health or behavior. Cats are infamous with veterinarians for hiding their illness until they are very sick. For this reason, yearly screening labwork is essential for revealing disease before your cat develops clinical symptoms. Many health issues may be easily treated or managed if found early enough.

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