Caring for Older Cats

My SexyMama Girl here is about 6++ yrs old . Im not sure to categorize her as Older Cat, but she's the eldest feline in my house , though..

But I gotta swallow the truth, she is OLD and she acts like one. She seems like having a dementia ("mcm nyanyuk lar tu!) back these dayss..

Pee/poo in the kitchen/bathroom sink, in shoe/kitchen cabinets (yes! she opens the cabinet door by herself!), in plastic bags..oways meowing loudly in the middle of the dark .. *sigh* and the list goes on..

Okayy..how can you tell that your cat is OLD ? They can look much the same on the outside and she still adores to play mouse-catch with you. But we must consider the number of years that she's already been living through.

You might notice that older cats seems to nap a lot more, and its normal for them to sleep 18hrs a day! As a cat ages, her joints may stiffen and become difficult to move, making her lethargic about many types of activities, even her grooming ritual. But before you decide to do a thorough brushing for her, ask your veterinarian to make sure your cat's not seriously ill -- a lack of desire to groom can also be a sign of sickness.

However tempting it may be to treat her to table scraps, it's really not wise. Overfeeding a cat at any age -- especially with fatty foods -- is actually setting her up for obesity and related health problems in the future.

Above all, you'll need to start watching your geriatric cat very closely for hints of illness. After weeks of seeming healthy, a cat suddenly may display signs of being very ill, catching you, the owner, off guard. Too often, pet owners hope a small problem will go away, only to seek their veterinarian's advice when their cat is beyond help.

The best thing you can do is watch for signs and, if you spot anything amiss, visit your vet, at least!

Daaa~~~

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