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Category Archives: old age

When do cats start to get old?

PoC avatarPosted on December 15, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 15, 2020

It is said that domestic cats start to get old at the age of seven but it is unfair to generalise as it depends on the individual cat. It can be difficult to really accurately convert cat years to human … Continue reading →

Posted in old age | Tagged cat age, older cat | Leave a reply

Pictures of 32-year-old cat: as a kitten and now

PoC avatarPosted on April 30, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 30, 2020

I’d say that these pictures together are unique on the internet. Firstly it is very rare to see two pictures of a cat when they are a kitten and at the end of their life. To that you can add … Continue reading →

Posted in old age | Tagged cat age, elderly cat, guinness world records, old cat | Leave a reply

What To Feed A Senior Cat

PoC avatarPosted on April 1, 2019 by Michael BroadApril 2, 2019

Reduced calorie intake and a high quality, protein rich diet is the general guide for senior cats. This is about feeding geriatric cats. It’s an important topic because it can prevent obesity. Feline obesity can decrease lifespan. As expected geriatric … Continue reading →

Posted in old age | Tagged calories, caring for your elderly cat, cat diet, diet, elderly cat, old cat, protein, senior cat | 1 Reply

27-year-old adopts 26-year-old cat

PoC avatarPosted on April 5, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 21, 2018

Thomas is a 26-year-old cat adopted by a 27-year-old woman, Laura, from a shelter. Good on Laura. It is very unusual for a cat to live this long and also rare for a young person to want to adopt such an elderly cat. But elderly cats bring a lot of pleasure to the owner. Just be ready for difficult health decisions including possible euthanasia.

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Posted in old age | Tagged caring for your elderly cat, elderly cat, geriatric cat care, rescue cat | 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

My 18 year old cat seems to be going deaf and has health problems. Advice?

PoC avatarPosted on January 31, 2014 by Michael BroadJanuary 31, 2014

My 18-year-old beloved tortoiseshell (calico) long-hair female seems to be going deaf. Her sight is already impaired in one of her eyes. So concerned over her as she no longer wants to go out, does not trust anyone other than … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Health, deaf, kidney disease, old age | Tagged blind cat, chronic kidney disease, Deaf cat, feline hypothyroidism | 3 Replies

Scandalous Situation Regarding Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats

PoC avatarPosted on January 27, 2014 by Michael BroadJanuary 27, 2014

There is a cat health crisis and it is chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD means an irreversible, long term disease of the cat’s kidneys that leads to death, eventually. Treatment slows the process. Here are some quotes: Studies suggest that … Continue reading →

Posted in Abyssinian Cat, Burmese Cat, Cat Breeds, Cat Health, Cat News, kidney disease, Maine Coon, old age, Siamese, Veterinarians | Tagged cat health problems, chronic kidney disease, Elderly Cat Health Problems, Persian cat health problems, veterinarians | 7 Replies

Decision making over veterinary bills in treating old cats

PoC avatarPosted on January 21, 2014 by Michael BroadJanuary 22, 2014

For me, it’s a balancing act between assessing how comfortable a cat is and will be, the benefits and risks of surgery or treatment, the quality of the remainder of the cat’s life and lastly the cost of treatment. Decisions, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Health, euthanized, heart disease, Human to cat relationship, kidney disease, old age, pain | Tagged cat euthanasia, cat health, cat health insurance, geriatric cat care, human to cat relationship | 29 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

How long do you think your cat will live?

PoC avatarPosted on September 8, 2013 by Michael BroadSeptember 8, 2013

If your cat were to die of old age how long do you think he’d live? I expect the average random breed cat in the UK to live to at least fifteen years of age. I don’t think 18 years … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Health, death, old age | Tagged geriatric cat, lifespan of domestic cat | 15 Replies

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