Feeding Your Elderly Cat
Excerpt : An elderly cat's metabolism slows down, just as it does in a human. Owners should take this into consideration when feeding their cat. Older pets get less exercise, which means less lean muscle, so
An elderly cat's metabolism slows down, just as it does in a
human. Owners should take this into consideration when feeding
their cat. Older pets get less exercise, which means less lean
muscle, so their food requirement is reduced. Owners should not
be
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feeding their older cat the same amount of food as when the
cat was younger. Also, treats should be reduced. Help your older
cat exercise with short periods of playtime.
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pet's diet can help ailments like obesity, heart and
kidney problems, and cancer. Your pet's veterinarian should
check sudden weight gain or loss. It could mean your pet has
thyroid or adrenal deficiencies. Also monitor your pet and their
drinking habits.
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If they are suddenly drinking more water or
urinating more it could indicate underlying problems with
kidneys, liver or adrenal system. Older cats are less inclined
to drink water and have a risk of getting dehydrated.
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monitor your pet and its eating habits, while some
of the issues may be age related, any sudden changes should be
reported to the vet immediately. Maintaining a cat's good health
will help them live longer.
About the
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