10 Tips for Keeping Your Cat Healthy & Happy

The AVMA celebrates Senior Pet Health Month in September, which is a good time to reflect on whether you are doing everything possible to keep your cat

healthy and happy.

Cats are considered "seniors" after 10 years, and "geriatric", after the age of 13. The AVMA recommends twice yearly screening for geriatric cats. That might

sound like overkill, the goal of early diagnosis of common conditions above (thyroid problems, diabetes, chronic renal failure, cancer, heart problems and the

like) can mean the difference between effective management of the disease have long-term to euthanize their beloved pets.

10 tips to keep your cat healthy and happy age:

(1) Take your regular dental examinations.

Upset cat mask and bread, and often hard to tell if your cat has dental problems unless its horrible breath, or a swollen face years dental abscess. Regular

dental examinations and treatment can save months of discomfort, and maintain his weight loss - weight, an older cat may renewed difficulties.

(2) Often Groom her

The benefits of grooming extend beyond the maintenance coat. Older cats are less aggressive than their younger colleagues groomers , and usually end with her hair down more ... Leaving them particularly vulnerable to hairballs. Grooming your cat daily will help you learn the body of your cat, so that you can recognize the spots or bumps beginning. You will be able to detect skin flakes and fur mat that could be symptomatic of thyroid disease or a poor diet. It will give you a link precious time - the time were not accompanied.

(3) Invitation to play

It 's easy to forget to interact with older cats, because they sleep outside most of their days and do not like prononcer want to play. But it's worth groped to call em 'into play - Try your favorite toy and some catnip and see what happens.

Besides spending quality time together, helping to maintain the activity in the cat in better shape, and you're in a better position to know when the cat islethargic, which could be indicative of a health problem. Make sure you play in a private area where he was younger cat will not usurp the game, sometime

older cats because of the reverse.

(4) Buy close to bed

Older cats often have trouble jumping on the bed. If you're used to sleep with you, and can not get out of bed to do it, you might feel alienated and depressed. Therefore, if your cat loves to sleep in his bed up, consider buying a package at the bottom or side of the bed.

(5) Provide a place for the cat

Geezer cats feel the cold more, and appreciate a warm place to sleep.

(6) Evaluate the accessibility and make the exchange, if necessary

Consider providing a litter box with lower sides, and to increase the height of its food and water bowls.

(7) Create a stable environment

Change is a lot of difficulties for the unions, especially as they get older. For example, adding a kitten to the difficulties ménage cat 'may be a year older, especially if she is just the year of the cat for a long time.

(8) Consult with your veterinarian about dietary supplements
Fatty acids Omega3 Dietary supplements or special formulas with glucosamine chondroitin can provide additional, boosters of the immune system, probiotics or other supplements can offer benefits to your cat's health. discuss options with your veterinarian. (Never give your cat supplements designed for humans)

9) Change to a high-level formula cat food
Talk to your veterinarian to determine if your cat may benefit from one of the many high-level cat food formula are the market. These years are usually foods provide a good balance of protein appropriée, fats, calories, vitamins and minerals for older cats.

(10) Provide a fresh, attractive water

Cat fountains are very popular with cats, and may encourages your cat to drink higher. Keep your cat well hydrated is especially important for proper kidney function and a list of general health.

And 2 bonus of advice from readers:

(11) Getting a good pet or baby scale.

Good scales that weigh on May 1 from $ 80 to $ 100. Weight loss is often the first sign of disease or dental problems (as in tip # 1) may order the

underwear, without being detected by Until It significantly. Get a ladder, use it regularly - for all cats, not just older people - and delay problems. You can use

a number of celebrities, drunk "may be difficult to detect some" Oz lost, can be a significant loss for us small cats.

(12) Once you are 10 year-old, joined the team of Olde Furt Catster.

It 's a great place to meet other Geezers and advice and support good health.