Today, I would like to share five suggestions for owners to better maintain the health of elderly cats, so that our little cat owners can spend the rest of their days happier.
1. Regularly take old cats for physical examinations
In fact, many senior veterinarians recommend, Older cats should have physicals twice a year.
If your cat has some kind of health problem, you need to pay more attention to regular physical examination.
When a veterinarian performs a comprehensive physical examination, health problems that affect a cat’s quality of life and comfort, such as dental disease, arthritis, heart disease, kidney disease, and other high-incidence conditions, can be quickly identified.
2. Pay attention to the behavioral changes of older cats
We should pay attention to observing the behavioral changes of cats, no matter what period it is, especially for older cats.
Changes in cat behavior may be symptoms of certain diseases. Special attention should be paid to changes in cats’ appetite and water intake, as well as changes in defecation habits and sleep patterns.
If a cat suddenly becomes irritable for no reason, it may be due to pain, poor vision, or poor hearing.
If you notice any changes in your cat’s daily behavior, be sure to consult your veterinarian.
3. Make daily life easier for older cats
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Be aware that older cats can experience pain from other health problems such as arthritis, which makes it difficult for them to be as mobile as they were when they were younger.
If you put the cat to bed, it is best to set up a tilting board, so that the cat can go to the bed by tilting the board instead of jumping on the bed;
If the floor is smooth marble, and Cats often slip, and you can consider placing some anti-slip objects to avoid injury to the old cat due to slipping;
Choose the lower side of the cat’s sandbox to facilitate the entry and exit of the old cat.
4. Choose a diet suitable for older cats
Cat nutrition Needs change with age. As an owner, it is imperative to provide a suitable diet for senior cats.
There is a saying in human beings that money can’t buy old and thin. This means that as you get older, your metabolism is declining and your body tends to gain weight.
And the same goes for cats, many older cats are overweight or obese, which is associated with many older cats’ disease and weight, and weight control through diet also controls the adverse effects of these diseases on older cats.
After cats enter old age, cat food is still the main nutritional intake for cats. But cat food should be replaced with more nutritious senior cat food.
5. Make senior cats sleep more comfortable
for seniors Cats provide soft cushions, blankets, etc. to help older cats relax and sleep better.
If the room temperature is low in winter, you can provide a constant temperature cat litter
or a small electric blanket for the elderly cat to relieve the arthritis of the elderly cat and make the elderly cat more comfortable. But make sure to protect the wire to prevent cats from biting the wire.
