Those of us who have cats in our home, we worry about the fact that at some point our pet. What's up with you?
But as we all know, aging is something natural in all living beings; But it is always important to know about the subject of life in the pussycat.
Today I bring you some tips to know what are the signs of your cat and is entering old age ...
Specialists who ensure that cats can last between 16 and 21 years and when they are closer to that age, we present a series of changes in their habits and their personality. But, do not be alarmed! It is totally normal. It happens with humans alike, when it is time for us to get old, returning little by little more than usual and much more intolerant.
A person when he enters the third age can feel changes in his character, maybe he does not have the same agility as before and that is why he needs a company that helps cope with these symptoms. The same happens with our 4-legged companions; We need us (your humans) more than ever.
Signs that our cat is aging:
1.- At the age of eight (cats) our cats have reached the upper stage of their lives, it is just at that moment when changes in their behavior occur.
2.-One of the most obvious changes in older adults is the decrease in physical activity. They are less active and that is why I destine their time in sleeping much more than usual.
3.- Cats also become the loss of memory, as well as the change of personality and other alterations in their behavior related to old age.
4 .- If your cat begins to prowl around the house and meow very often, it is normal in the elderly pussycat, tend to be disoriented and avoid interactions with other felines at home.
5 .- The toilet is affected by aging, your cat as you get older will not have enough flexibility to do it as usual. That's why it's important that you're always ready to brush your wool and bathe it every so often, remember that our cats love cleanliness and feel very clean.
6.- Hearing loss does not happen in all cats. But if you notice that you call your feline and he does not treat you as usual, it may be that his hearing is no longer as perfect as in his youth. The same thing happens with vision and smell
In the same way, it is always important to keep in contact with the veterinarian to check it and discard any other disease in your pet.
7.- Your older kitten can begin to eat less amount of food and this is due to the accumulation of tartar on the teeth that occurs as the years go by. If this happens, try to give him softer food so that it is not uncomfortable to chew.
8.- Do you notice that your cat is more irritable than ever? It is one of the signs that alert you that your pet is aging. Try to spend many more hours in rest and complete solitude, seek to get away from the noisy sides of the house and stay in a quiet place that will generate peace.
9.- With the passing of the years, your feline can go experiencing joint pains, which causes him to stop jumping to accustomed places such as: the roof of the house, the tables, the armchairs, your bed. There are even many cases where elderly cats begin to relieve themselves outside the litter box. This may be due to some pain in your hind legs or the sand you use is very dense and it is difficult to cover your needs as usual. You can try changing the sandbox or placing several sandboxes in key places of your house (where you know you can urinate).
10.- Older cats tend to develop kidney problems. That is, it will NOT be able to concentrate urine properly, so it will produce large amounts of fluid. Your cat will begin to urinate more often and drink more water to recover the lost fluid. This is an issue of SUMA importance especially in older cats, that is why you should be alert to any abnormality of this type and always consult the veterinarian as soon as we see irregular symptoms in our pet.
Remember that the arrival of old age is a natural state by which every living being must pass. In the case of our feline friends, it is important to always be in contact with your trusted veterinarian to explain in detail all the consequences of old cat and; so be forewarned of any change.
Always try to keep your cat comfortable, calm and fill it with lots of love!