Most Common Illnesses Of Geriatric Cats..

Today our cats are living longer than ever before. It is only because of the advances in veterinary medicine,

pet nutrition and preventive health care.

Enhanced life span means they may be susceptible to more diseases & specially it happens with older cats.

Here Are Some Common Diseases Of Older Cats:

CANCER:

Symptoms:

Weight loss

Loss of appetite

Abnormal swellings

Sores that do not heal

Difficulty in eating

Loss of stamina

Difficulty in breathing

Difficulty in urinating

Things you must know:

Cancer treatments depend on the

type and stage of cancer

Common treatments include surgery,

Chemotherapy, radiation & immunotherapy

DENTAL DISEASE:

Symptoms:

Bad Breath

Difficulty In Eating

Food Dropping From Mouth

Weight Loss

How can you help ??

Normal dry cat food can provide a dental

benefit by moderate scraping action which

will clean the teeth

For accurate treatment options, always

consult your vet

Kidney Failure:

Symptoms

Vomiting

Loss of

appetite

Lethargic

Depression

Continued….

Symptoms

Diarrhea

Blood In

Vomit

Oral Ulcer

Bad Breath

Things to remember:

Early stage of kidney disease won’t show

any signs or symptoms but if you notice

an increase in thirst then consult your vet

immediately

Modifying the food by consulting with your

vet can be a great help to manage the

kidney disease.

Liver Disease:

Vomiting Loss Of Appetite

Diarrhea

Symptoms

Yellow or pale gums

Things to consider:

Treatment of any liver disease is aimed at

resting the liver and minimizing the

metabolism functions

It is more important to feed the proper

cat food by consulting with your vet.

Arthritis

Symptoms

Difficulty in climbing stairs

Irritating Behavior

Reclusive Nature

Difficulty in jumping

Things to remember:

Use soft comfortable beds

Make Sure food and water are

easily available

Make Sure the cat doesn’t have

to go up or down

Anemia:

Symptoms Exercise

Intolerance

Light colored Gums

Things to consider:

A variety of treatments may be used

depending on the specific underlying

cause of the anemia

With severe anemia a cat may need to

be hospitalized and monitored closely.

Obesity:

Over weight

Exercise Intolerance

Unkempt Hair coats

How can you help ??

Combining a change in nutrition with

increased exercise is the most effective

way to control obesity.

At 9-10 years of age :

Complete physical

examination

Evaluate your cat’s blood cell

count

11 years old & beyond:

Physical examination in every 6months

Annual geriatric blood panel & urine sample

Blood pressure assessment

Beside these recommendations and

preventions there are still many

things that you can do for your pet..

Always remember, a good nutrition

and proper care can be a good

treatment to make your pet feel

better.

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