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Elderly Cat Health Problems

PoC avatarPosted on November 30, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 8, 2018

I know about elderly cat health problems and the human stuff too. Back in 2009 my cat and myself were both elderly or getting that way. My cat was 16-17 years of age (I rescued her so I was not … continue reading…

Posted in Geriatric Cat | Tagged cat health, Elderly Cat Health Problems | 2 Replies
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Do senior cats have special needs? Living with elderly cats.

PoC avatarPosted on August 6, 2018 by Jo SingerAugust 6, 2018

Lately it seems that it’s been getting a lot more difficult for me to grasp the fact that it’s been almost fourteen years since we welcomed Dr. Hush Puppy and Sir Hubble Pinkerton, our two amazing, beautiful four month-old Oriental … continue reading…

Posted in Geriatric Cat | Tagged caring for your elderly cat, cat health issues, elderly cat, geriatric cat care, old cat | 34 Replies
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November is National Senior Pet Month: At What Age are Cats Considered Seniors?

PoC avatarPosted on November 13, 2015 by Jo SingerNovember 13, 2015

When it comes to senior pets, November is chock full of many “holidays” featuring the needs of our senior pets. This month we celebrate National Senior Pet Month, Adopt a Senior Pet Month, National Pet Awareness Month, Pet Cancer Awareness … continue reading…

Posted in Geriatric Cat | Tagged cat pain, geriatric cat, geriatric cat care, senior cat | 1 Reply
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Don’t Let Your Senior Cat Become Skinny

PoC avatarPosted on June 4, 2015 by Michael BroadJune 4, 2015

I had always thought that domestic cats go through a phase in life when they become older and more sedentary, burn up less calories and therefore put on weight unless you fed them less or modify the diet. This is … continue reading…

Posted in Geriatric Cat | Tagged cat diet, cat food, cat weight, geriatric cat, geriatric cat care, older cat | 6 Replies

My Elderly Cat Has Become Obsessively Affectionate

PoC avatarPosted on May 9, 2015 by Michael BroadMay 9, 2015

This is an interesting example of what can happen to elderly cats. In this instance an 18-year-old male cat who was always affectionate become almost totally deaf and as a consequence he became even more affectionate; excessively so, according to … continue reading…

Posted in Geriatric Cat | Tagged cat anxiety, cat pheromone, cat scent, Feliway, geriatric cat, geriatric cat care, scent exchange, scent marking, separation anxiety | 6 Replies

USA: Cats are living longer. Some reasons why.

PoC avatarPosted on February 1, 2014 by Michael BroadFebruary 1, 2014

In 2012, American cats had an average lifespan of 12 years. Ten years earlier it was 11 years. This is about a 10 percent increase. Incidentally, the increase in the lifespan of dogs over the same period is less than … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Health, Geriatric Cat, heart disease, neutering, old age, sterilising your cat | Tagged geriatric cat, Neutering cats | 6 Replies

USA: Cat Illness, Trends and Statistics

PoC avatarPosted on September 27, 2013 by Michael BroadSeptember 28, 2013

This is a page that gives some clues as to cat health trends in the USA backed up by statistics. Banfield Pet Hospital is the world’s largest veterinary practice. It is an American business operating in America. The company has … continue reading…

Posted in animal hospital, arthritis, Cat Flea, Cat Food, Cat Health, cat parasites, Cat Skin, dental health, Geriatric Cat, heart defect, Human to cat relationship, Infection, old age, parasites, play, Size, Veterinarians, viruses | Tagged cat health, cat health statistics | 6 Replies

Do oldies make better pets?

PoC avatarPosted on September 21, 2013 by Michael BroadSeptember 21, 2013

By Danielle from Ark on the Edge Over the last 4 weeks here at Ark on the Edge rescue centre we have seen a massive increase in the number of elderly cats being adopted. To name just a few: Pod, a … continue reading…

Posted in Animal Rescue, Cat Behavior, cat personality, Cat shelters, Geriatric Cat | Tagged ark on the edge, cat rescue, geriatric cat | 14 Replies

An old black cat: Tooty

PoC avatarPosted on September 13, 2013 by Michael BroadOctober 10, 2013

I’d love it, if someone adopted Tooty this weekend at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, London, UK. She is black and she is 15 years old. This is not a great start in the world of unwanted cats. Old age … continue reading…

Posted in Animal Rescue, black coat, Cat Coats, Cat shelters, Geriatric Cat | Tagged battersea dogs and cats home, black cats, cat rescue, old cat | 6 Replies

Venerable French Cat ‘Clochette’

PoC avatarPosted on April 29, 2013 by Michael BroadApril 29, 2013

By Marc ‘Clochette’ means a small bell like you might ring for servants at the dinner table, which is a great name in this instance. Clochette’s original owner owned a restaurant and he lived nearby. When he sold the business … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Health, Geriatric Cat | Tagged geriatric cat | 17 Replies

Do Some Cats Need To Wear Clothes?

PoC avatarPosted on January 4, 2013 by Michael BroadJanuary 4, 2013

By Elisa Black-Taylor Do some cats need to wear clothes? I’ve done a little research on this subject since I wrote my last article about cats wearing clothes. I used to be mistaken in thinking a cat only wore clothes … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Coats, Cat Health, Geriatric Cat, Human to cat relationship, Injury, Moggie, Sphynx Cat | Tagged cat health, cats wearing clothes, human to cat relationship | 26 Replies

Why does my cat groom so much?

PoC avatarPosted on December 10, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 10, 2012

Grooming is advantageous to the domestic cat in a number of ways. It is important to the cat. That is why they groom a lot. Over-grooming should be investigated though. Cats groom themselves for up to a third of their … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Anatomy, Cat Behavior, Cat Breeds, Geriatric Cat, Human to cat relationship, Persian cat | Tagged cat behavior, cat grooming | 12 Replies

I won’t have a cat because he’ll die before me

PoC avatarPosted on December 6, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 6, 2012

I was at the club the other playing Scrabble with some friends. Sounds cosy doesn’t it? Sometimes I do activities other than working on the website you know ;). Anyway, a friend of mine, an old gentleman, said he wanted … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Health, Geriatric Cat, Human to cat relationship | Tagged cat age, good cat caretaking | 12 Replies

When Your Cat Turns Feral

PoC avatarPosted on November 7, 2012 by Michael BroadNovember 7, 2012

Have any of our visitors experienced the situation when their cat walks out of their home and never comes back? Heartbreaking stuff. Why does it happen? How often does it happen? It would be very difficult to deal with because … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Behavior, Euthanasia, Feral Cats, Geriatric Cat, Human to cat relationship, Moggie, Rescue cat, Stray Cats | Tagged lost cat | 9 Replies

Old Ass Pet Contest

PoC avatarPosted on August 13, 2012 by Michael BroadNovember 1, 2016

By Elisa Black-Taylor When I heard the name of this contest, I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or take it seriously. As it turns out, I’m doing both. Mainly because I love the idea of a contest geared toward the … continue reading…

Posted in Geriatric Cat | Tagged geriatric cat, older cat | 4 Replies

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