Cat steps are an excellent aide
for elderly cats who may need assistance reaching higher areas, such as beds, window shelves, etc..
We have a special place in our
hearts for elderly cats and are devoted to keeping senior cats happy during their golden years.
Walking to a distant litter box, climbing stairs and climbing again over the edge of the box may prove to be too
much for an elderly cat in pain.
If you're looking for a great
vet for your elderly cat, then contact Preston Road Animal Hospital in north Dallas, Texas or Meadow Brook Animal Hospital in McKinney, Texas.
Positioning a selection of pots and tubs near the exit and entry point to the house (e.g., near the cat flap or door) provides immediate
protection for an elderly cat to allow it to survey the area before moving away from the safety of the home.
The American Association of Feline Practitioners recommends a veterinary
visit for elderly cats every 6 months and it is true that the earlier certain diseases are detected, the more options you might have to treat them (ref).
The lower entry is a good
advantage for elderly cats, kittens or disabled pets, but this could be a «con» if the cat decides to urinate against the entry or to cover against that direction as well.
A warm and cuddly resting place is also
ideal for elderly cats that often like to stretch out and that are often too stiff to get around.
This video discusses a few great ways to care
for an elderly cat.
Caring
for an elderly cat is not all about monitoring for signs of disease.
She has written a number of books including «caring
for an elderly cat», co-written with Vicky Halls and published by her company Vet Professionals.