Senior Cat Health Conditions (30)
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Don't Fall for These Myths About Older Pets
Mon Jan 18 15:59:00 EST 2016Today’s pets enjoy the opportunity to live substantially longer and healthier lives than those just a decade ago. More and more pets are making it to 7 years old — the age when a pet generally is… Full Article ›
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What to Expect During Your Cat's Senior Years
Tue Sep 01 05:40:00 EDT 2015Cats can live into their late teens and sometimes even early 20s, but you may notice some changes in yours as he ages.Your senior cat may play less and be less willing to climb or jump. Part of… Full Article ›
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3 Ways to Help Your Pet Live a Longer Life
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Mon Jan 26 23:20:00 EST 2015My wife, Teresa, and I live with a pack of senior or near-senior animals. We love them dearly, and we’re looking forward to many more happy years with them. As I’m sure you know, a long life… Full Article ›
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Cloudy Eyes in Senior Cats: What to Watch For
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Wed Sep 24 12:09:00 EDT 2014Achy joints, hearing loss, deteriorating vision: Getting older is tough on all of us, including our cats. One of the things you may notice as your cat ages is that his brilliant eyes become cloudy… Full Article ›
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Senior Cat and Dog Wellness: 7 Things You Should Know
By Shayna Meliker, Wed Sep 17 13:24:00 EDT 2014September is Senior Pet Wellness Month, which makes it the perfect time to brush up on the most important health and behavior tips for aging cats and dogs. Whether you're caring for an old pet now or… Full Article ›
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Treating Your Senior Pet's Aches and Pains
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Tue Sep 09 12:06:00 EDT 2014It’s so easy to tell when our animals — even older pets — are happy or joyous. We know that they are glad to see us or excited about going for a walk or passionate about chasing a laser toy. But… Full Article ›
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Senior Pet Survey: How Well Do Vets and Owners Communicate?
By Kristen Seymour, Mon Aug 11 12:44:00 EDT 2014We've looked into how veterinary professionals and readers understand and use the terms "senior" and "geriatric" when referring to aging pets, but there's more to the story than… Full Article ›
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Senior Cats: What to Expect at 10–12 Years
Mon Apr 28 16:22:32 EDT 2014It happens to all cats eventually. Your cuddly kitten is now officially entering her senior years. That does not mean that she does not have many healthy and happy years left to enjoy with you. It… Full Article ›
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Your Senior Cat: What to Expect at 16+ Years
Mon Apr 14 07:48:43 EDT 2014Congratulations! You've come a long way with your cat. At 16 she’s as much a part of your world as any human family member. There will be a lot of changes as your cat moves deeper into… Full Article ›
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Arthritis in Cats
Wed Mar 19 14:49:21 EDT 2014Feline arthritis can be caused by injury, infection, an autoimmune disorder, or degenerative problems involving the joints. If a cat seems stiff or painful, has swollen joints, loses muscle… Full Article ›
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Senior Cats: What to Expect at 13-15 Years
Mon Mar 10 07:39:32 EDT 2014Your cat may be a senior citizen now, but these days, cats live longer and healthier lives, thanks to great pet owners like you, good nutrition and quality veterinary care. Some cats even live into… Full Article ›
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Your Senior Cat: What to Expect at 7-9 Years
Mon Mar 10 00:02:05 EDT 2014Life is good for you and your cat. These are some of the best years of his life. Your cat is old enough to have some stable wisdom but still young enough for some whimsical play, enjoying life with… Full Article ›