I. Signs of cat aging
With us In contrast, cats have relatively short lifespans, and cats enter old age after the age of 10. There are many symptoms of cat aging, such as the aging cat’s vision, hearing and sensory responses continue to decline; sleep time gradually increases; metabolic capacity gradually degenerates, loss of appetite, and becomes less fond of drinking water; unable to efficiently absorb nutrients, resulting in hair on the body It becomes dull and even grows lighter-colored hair. The phenomenon of hair loss becomes more and more serious. The time and frequency of the cat’s self-grooming decrease; Reluctance to jump high; more time in the litter box, etc. Even cats’ personality changes as they get older. The above are the obvious signs of cat aging. Pet owners should pay attention to observe their changes carefully when taking care of aging cats, give them more careful care, and strive to provide cats with a quiet, comfortable and well-lit living environment.
Second, the main points and precautions of taking care of senior cats
1. As the cat continues to age, the frequency of going to the toilet will increase after the cat enters the old age, and it will become less fond of running, and the movement speed will also slow down. Therefore, it is recommended that pet owners place more cat litter
boxes at home to avoid cats. When in a hurry, he urinates everywhere because he is not agile.
2. When feeding elderly cats, it is not advisable to increase or decrease the feeding amount at will, but should strictly adjust the cat’s diet and supply according to the daily calorie needs of the cat. If you are reckless and blindly feed your cat according to your own thoughts, it will easily cause waste, and may lead to indigestion because the cat cannot absorb these nutrients.
3. As the cat ages, the amount of exercise will gradually decrease, and the ability to absorb nutrients will become weaker. You can appropriately add some necessary nutrients for the cat to feed.
4. Pay attention to adjust the height of the water basin according to the age of the cat. If the water basin is placed too high, such as on a high place such as a table or a cabinet, it will be difficult for an elderly cat with limited mobility to jump on it, affecting its drinking water. However, cats need enough water to maintain their basic needs no matter what age they are. If you do not drink water for a long time, it may cause the cat to become dehydrated, which can adversely affect the cat.
5. The physical strength of elderly cats will decline, so pet owners should pay attention to avoid playing games that require vigorous exercise with them when playing with elderly cats, and should choose interactive toys to play with them. Pay attention to playing with your cat at the right time and in moderation to keep your cat happy and healthy, and to delay aging.
6. As cats get older, their immunity will also decline, making them more susceptible to bacterial and viral infections, resulting in illness. For this reason, pet owners should pay attention to observing the cat’s living habits in daily life, so that when they are sick, they can know in time and send them to the doctor in time.
The above are some key points and precautions for taking care of elderly cats that I share with you. I hope that the cats of all pet owners can spend their old age happily and peacefully.
