My cat is about 8 years old and a male, fixed.
2007-03-17 08:28:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
routine check ups and a diet for older cats, they will need less protein because their renal function and of course less fat in their diet.
2007-03-17 08:36:04 · answer #1 · answered by kanniece 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Had A Cat That Died Of Old Age. Make Sure Your Cat Goes To The Vet . On A Regular Bases
2007-03-17 09:51:20 · answer #2 · answered by mks 7-15-02 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-Take him to the vet for an exam every 6 months, even if he isn't due for any vaccines. The physical exam is the most important part.
-Monitor for excessive drinking, as this can be a sign of kidney problems or diabetes
-Feed him a high quality (not store brand) diet for kitties over 7 years old.
-Maintain a healthy weight. If he is overweight, you should get home to lose weight by decreasing his food and increasing his exercise. If he ever seems like he is losing weight to you for no reason (not on a diet), get him checked immediately. This can be a sign of kidney disease, and if you catch it early, there are many things you can do to improve the quality and length of his life.
Other than that, just keep on doing what you've been doing! Contrary to popular belief, 8 isn't really *that* old considering that cats usually live to be about 15. I mean, he's no spring chicken, but he still has many happy years ahead of him.
2007-03-17 08:52:30 · answer #3 · answered by Biz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Things to watch with an older pet:
# increased thirst/drinking
# weight loss, especially with increased appetite
# dental pain (watch when he's eating)
Precautions:
# 6 monthly checks (or at least yearly) with a vet
# feed senior cat food (preferably not a commercial brand)
Vets can do simple, in-house blood tests which quickly diagnose common problems in older cats (kidney/liver probs, diabetes).
Many older cats need dental work, as would you if you hadn't brushed for 8 years, hee hee. He may not if you've always fed dry food tho.
Otherwise keep up the good work, hopefully your cat is only halfway through his life!
Chalice
2007-03-17 10:10:51 · answer #4 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can keep ur elderly cat healthy by walkin him and not feeding him so mush food were he gets eva weight.also you can go to the vet and ask how to keep him healthy and if ur doing what ur suppoesed to do and see what he/she says about it.
alyssa
2007-03-17 08:53:03 · answer #5 · answered by alyssa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JCs answer each and each of how. be chuffed that your older cat drinks alot. between the subjects in treating stones, crystals, and renal failure, is getting extra water into your cat.
2016-10-01 02:10:47 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every 6 months have a vet check up.
2007-03-17 08:44:13 · answer #7 · answered by catloverme123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋