Senior Cat Care
How your pet's needs change.
Advances in veterinary medicine have made it possible for pets of all kinds to live long, healthy lives. However, when they become seniors, they require extra attention and medical care which is why it’s important to understand how their needs change as they age.
One of the special areas The Downtown Toronto Cat Clinic emphasizes is proactive preventative medicine for our senior cats. Geriatric medicine is a huge component of our practice. We take great care in counseling our feline owners on diseases that may occur in their older cats and we recommend regular diagnostic panels especially designed to maintain health in this special population of cats. We consider cats to be "Senior Cats" once they've reached the age of 9 (which is approximately 53 in human years).
Some conditions that typically affect senior cats include:
- Arthritis
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Dementia
- Thyroid imbalances
- Behavioral changes
- Kidney, heart, and liver disease
Luckily, many age-related health conditions can be prevented or managed via medication and/or treatment. Our goal is to keep your cat happy and healthy well into their golden years and we can do that by addressing their needs on an individual basis.
If you have questions about how often we should see your elderly cat or you’d like to schedule an appointment, please call us at (416) 479-0142.
