Common Diseases Of Geriatric Cats
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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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