A 24-year-old cat (112 in human years) went missing in Lincoln, UK; specifically Mill Hill Lane, Nettleham. He was found in a garden and taken to the veterinarian at Friars Lane Vets. He was dehydrated and he looked in a … Continue reading →
What percentage of cats live to 20? This is a question asked by a sizeable proportion of internet surfers. The truth of the matter is that we don’t have an answer. We can’t look it up in a book or … Continue reading →
Lady is 28-years-of-age, getting on for a record. This is around 10 years older than a good average age for a domestic cat and yet she looks a lot younger than her age. What’s the secret? I am sure Lady … Continue reading →
Elderly cat should be routinely checked for high blood pressure because it develops insidiously and can cause damage to the cat’s organs and exacerbate kidney failure. It is more present in cats with hyperthyroidism and kidney failure.
Continue reading →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.
Continue reading →This is one of the most challenging decisions a concerned cat owner has to make. There are no easy answers and you’ll probably get it wrong the first time. You might delay euthanasia because of personal reasons or are unsure … Continue reading →
Yes, cats can very definitely get ingrown nails. Pretty much all you can do is to (a) remove that part of the claw which has penetrated the paw pad and (b) make sure that there is no infection in the … Continue reading →
The photos are astonishing. A medusa cat. They make you look twice and ask how did it happen? This is a calico cat who developed the worst coat matting ever seen. The 82-year-old cats owner suffered from dementia and has … Continue reading →
This story highlights two opposite ways to care for a very elderly cat, Tigger, who is terminally ill with kidney failure and a golf ball sized tumour. It also reminds us of the rewards in looking after an elderly cat. … Continue reading →
This is the happy ending story of an elderly firehouse cat who went missing in Rockingham County, Virginia and was later found. Fred is the official “mascot” for McGaheysville Volunteer Fire Company. He’s a special part of the department (everyone … Continue reading →
