The article discussed the symptoms and causes of four of the most
common elderly cat health problems.
This is especially true if your cat suffers from or is at risk for any of
these common elderly cat health problems.
Not exact matches
Although hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid glands, is
common in middle aged and
elderly cats, it rarely affects younger
cats.
Arthritis or achey joints Arthritis is most
common in
elderly cats but achey joints can be caused by a variety of problems and can effect
cats of any age.
Veterinarians have always wondered why kidney failure is such a
common occurrence in
elderly cats.
The most
common reasons for excessive vocalization in
cats, particularly
elderly felines, include hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular conditions (particularly hypertension) and age - related cognitive decline.
If you're
elderly yourself, you'll have a lot more in
common with an older dog or
cat who is low - key and doesn't require strenuous exercise.
Common problems of the
elderly cat include skin cysts and other skin disorders such as yeast infections (malassezia), tufts and knots because the arthritic
cat can not groom properly, skin allergies and infections as well as
cat bites.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a
common health condition in
cats and an estimated 50 percent of
elderly cats are diagnosed with the disease.
Particularly check her teeth and gums, dental problems are
common in
elderly cats and can cause serious pain and prevent your
cat from feeding sufficiently.
Constipation, hearing and vision loss, a decrease in kidney and liver function, and sensitivity to temperature are all
common traits seen in
elderly cats.