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10 signs your cat is getting old
10 signs your cat is getting old
Cats fall into the "elderly" category when they reach the age of seven. However, age is not the only indicator, there are several signs that can alert you to your cat's aging. Learn to recognize it.
Cats fall into the "elderly" category when they reach the age of seven. However, age is not the only indicator, there are several signs that can alert you to your cat's aging. Learn to recognize it.
Your cat does not bother to clean herself
Your cat does not bother to clean herself
As we know, cats are obsessed with hygiene, which is why they clean themselves by licking several times a day. If you notice that your cat is doing this less than usual, this is a sign of something wrong. If she is very old, it could be a slight consequence of aging or a sign of disease. In any case, it is best to consult a veterinarian.
As we know, cats are obsessed with hygiene, which is why they clean themselves by licking several times a day. If you notice that your cat is doing this less than usual, this is a sign of something wrong. If she is very old, it could be a slight consequence of aging or a sign of disease. In any case, it is best to consult a veterinarian.
SHE sleep more than usual
SHE sleep more than usual
Adult cats sleep between 15 and 18 hours a day, but as cats get older, their naps can increase to more than 20 hours a day. In this case, do not try to wake her up.
Adult cats sleep between 15 and 18 hours a day, but as cats get older, their naps can increase to more than 20 hours a day. In this case, do not try to wake her up.
Don't bother playing like before
Don't bother playing like before
Cats' energy decreases with age, so it is normal for your cat to stop playing as well as before. Hunting is no longer her priority, so don't try to bother her too much by having her play with you.
Cats' energy decreases with age, so it is normal for your cat to stop playing as well as before. Hunting is no longer her priority, so don't try to bother her too much by having her play with you.
Meow abound at night
Meow abound at night
Not only is a cat's body aging, but its mind is also. It's common for older cats to meow loudly for no reason, often in the middle of the night.
Not only is a cat's body aging, but its mind is also. It's common for older cats to meow loudly for no reason, often in the middle of the night.
It hurts her to move around
It hurts her to move around
With age, joint, muscle, and other pain appears, making it more difficult to jump, walk or climb stairs. Balance disturbances may also appear. So don't hesitate to install the cat's bowls at ground level so you don't force her to jump to reach it.
With age, joint, muscle, and other pain appears, making it more difficult to jump, walk or climb stairs. Balance disturbances may also appear. So don't hesitate to install the cat's bowls at ground level so you don't force her to jump to reach it.
Impaired hearing
Impaired hearing
Deafness can occur from birth as a result of an accident or disease, but also due to advanced age.
Deafness can occur from birth as a result of an accident or disease, but also due to advanced age.
Impaired vision
Impaired vision
Like deafness, blindness usually appears with age. In this case, arrangements are necessary at home to prevent your cat from hitting dangerous objects.
Like deafness, blindness usually appears with age. In this case, arrangements are necessary at home to prevent your cat from hitting dangerous objects.
Eat less
Eat less
Aging inevitably leads to a loss of appetite in cats. In fact, not only does the digestion process become more difficult, but dental problems also appear, which prevent your cat from chewing food effectively.
Aging inevitably leads to a loss of appetite in cats. In fact, not only does the digestion process become more difficult, but dental problems also appear, which prevent your cat from chewing food effectively.
Faded fur
Faded fur
We often recognize a healthy cat by its fur: it should be shiny and silky. But an older cat tends to have coarser hair. White hair can also appear on it like humans.
We often recognize a healthy cat by its fur: it should be shiny and silky. But an older cat tends to have coarser hair. White hair can also appear on it like humans.
Become chaotic
Become chaotic
If your cat suddenly starts to leave the litter box and leaves little to no litter for you to clean around the house, don't scold her. There are many causes for such behavior in an elderly cat, including UTI, old age and others.
If your cat suddenly starts to leave the litter box and leaves little to no litter for you to clean around the house, don't scold her. There are many causes for such behavior in an elderly cat, including UTI, old age and others.
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