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Black cat with greying fur around the muzzle in old age

4 ways that cat fur changes with age

PoC avatarPosted on October 15, 2022 by Michael BroadOctober 15, 2022

I can think of four ways that domestic cat fur changes with age, two of which are caused indirectly. I will start with one example. There is an overlap between cats and humans on how ageing affects hair. Matting in … continue reading…

Posted in greying | Tagged autogrooming, cat hair, cats hair loss, elderly cat, grey hairs, hair matting, old cat | Leave a reply
Elderly rescue cat

How to look after an old cat – comprehensive page focusing on health issues

PoC avatarPosted on February 9, 2022 by Michael BroadFebruary 9, 2022

As domestic cats are living longer thanks to better nutrition and veterinary care together with better educated cat caregivers, there are going to be more elderly cats requiring specialist care from their human caregiver. This page is in two parts … continue reading…

Posted in caring for elderly cats | Tagged caring for your elderly cat, elderly cat, Elderly Cat Health Problems, good cat caretaking, old cat, senior cat
Elderly rescue cat

Does a cat’s meow change with age?

PoC avatarPosted on December 19, 2021 by Michael BroadDecember 19, 2021

Yes, normally a domestic cat’s meow will change with age. We can expect it because anatomically speaking the domestic cat is very similar to humans and we know that the human voice changes in old age. I am of the … continue reading…

Posted in changes in old age | Tagged cat anatomy, cat muscles, cat vocalisations, elderly cat, feline vocalisations, old cat, senior cat | Leave a reply
Heated wet cat food is more palatable to ageing cats

Domestic cats over 7-years-of-age prefer wet food at 37°C

PoC avatarPosted on October 20, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 20, 2021

A scientific study confirms that ageing cats, over seven-years-of-age, prefer warmed up wet food and particularly wet food at 37°C (98.6°F). Like many people, I know that warming wet cat food makes it more palatable to all cats and particularly … continue reading…

Posted in cat food | Tagged caring for your elderly cat, cat food, geriatric cat care, geriatric cats, old cat, warm cat food | Leave a reply
Symptom checker for cat dementia

Dementia symptom checker for domestic cats

PoC avatarPosted on August 30, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 30, 2021

Here is a dementia symptom checker for domestic cats. It comes courtesy of the vets4pets.com website. Apparently, veterinarians estimate that 85% of cat and dog dementia is undiagnosed. One in three elderly cats potentially suffer from dementia. People can spot … continue reading…

Posted in dementia | Tagged caring for your elderly cat, Cat Dementia, dementia, Elderly Cat Health Problems, home diagnosis, old cat | Leave a reply

20 facts about feline hyperthyroidism

PoC avatarPosted on December 24, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 24, 2020

Here are some interesting facts about feline hyperthyroidism. What interests me particularly is the increased risk of developing the condition due to exposure to certain chemicals and the fact that full-time indoor cats are at increased risk. I have always … continue reading…

Posted in hyperthyroidism | Tagged cancer, cat anatomy, cat hormones, cat illness, elderly cat, endocrine system, feline hyperthyroidism, old cat
Rubble - how a cat aged to 32

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
Vitamin E

Do older cats need vitamins?

PoC avatarPosted on April 25, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 25, 2020

The question is asking whether older cats need vitamin supplements. In other words do they need extra vitamins on top of what they are ingesting through their normal diet? The answer is that older cats need more vitamins and minerals … continue reading…

Posted in diet | Tagged caring for your elderly cat, cat diet, cat welfare, elderly cat, Elderly Cat Health Problems, old cat, vitamin D, vitamins | Leave a reply
Dying female stray cat

Woman takes dying female feral cat to shelter to be euthanized but they release her next day after unnecessary surgery

PoC avatarPosted on December 7, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 7, 2019

Was this animal shelter trying to reduce euthanasia rates when they put a dying female feral cat through unnecessary surgery and returned her to the streets? Nob Hill, Albuquerque, USA: Days before Thanksgiving this year, a woman, Tamara, saw a … continue reading…

Posted in negligence | Tagged animal shelter, Cat News, dying cat, elderly cat, old cat | Leave a reply
Young and old cat

The idea that a dog or cat year is equivalent to seven human ones is flawed

PoC avatarPosted on November 23, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 23, 2019

You might know this. The classic way of working out the human equivalent age of cats and dogs used to be to multiply their age by seven. That method is too crude by modern standards. It is far better to … continue reading…

Posted in age related | Tagged cat age, cat study, cats and dogs, DNA, kitten, old cat, study | Leave a reply
Thomas a 26-year-old rescue cat

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
Reggie an old cat in need of help

Please help this old cat who was thrown out and attacked by a dog

PoC avatarPosted on February 25, 2019 by Michael BroadJune 17, 2019

Please spread the word about this old, male cat who is in great and urgent need of help. He’s in a bad way and in pain and as a consequence does like to be handled. The rescue is asking for … continue reading…

Posted in cats in emergencies | Tagged dog bite, facebook, old cat, rescue cat | 4 Replies
Elderly cat care

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
31-year-old-cat Nutmeg

What percentage of cats live to 20?

PoC avatarPosted on July 4, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 13, 2019

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…

Posted in cat age | Tagged cat age, elderly cat, old cat | 72 Replies
'Ted' a feral cat being cared for

Tired old feral cat comes in from the cold for TLC and medication

PoC avatarPosted on November 26, 2017 by Michael BroadNovember 28, 2017

The photographs graphically tell us how hard life can be for a stray cat living outside all the time picking up illnesses and injuries. It just wears them down and shortens life considerable. You can see this in his eyes. … continue reading…

Posted in feral cats | Tagged facebook, feral cats, old cat, outside cats | 24 Replies

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