The older cat
Lethargy and sluggishness in older cats are often attributed to old age, even though they are very often the result of conditions that can be effectively treated in their early stages.
Help your cat enjoy a healthy old age!
Caring for your senior cat involves more than just treating problems as they arise. By knowing what to look for when it comes to the health of your four-legged friend(s), you can help detect problems early on. This will allow you and your cat to enjoy each other’s company for longer and with greater peace of mind!
Lethargy and sluggishness in older cats are often attributed to old age, even though they are very often the result of conditions that can be effectively treated in their early stages. Kidney problems, heart defects, and metabolic disorders, in particular, are common in older cats, but they are often detected too late.
Disease Prevention in Older Cats
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- Annual vaccinations against feline distemper and feline rhinitis.
- Regular deworming (twice a year)
- Specialized Nutrition
- Get a checkup regularly
A checkup consists of a physical examination, supplemented by blood and urine tests. If warranted, the checkup can be expanded to include additional tests, such as an X-ray and/or an ECG.
We recommend a physical exam every year until age 9, and every six months thereafter. This helps detect dental problems, obesity, heart defects, tumors, and so on.
We recommend blood tests starting at age 8, and annually thereafter. For very elderly cats, a checkup every six months may sometimes be advisable. This helps detect kidney disease, liver problems, diabetes, cancer, and blood disorders.
Urinalysis is recommended annually starting at age 7. To collect urine, you can pick up special litter for the litter box from us. It is used to detect kidney problems and diabetes at the very earliest stage.
