We see a lot of dental
disease in cats of all ages, even young cats, and because cats tend to mask pain or discomfort, you won't necessarily know that they have a tooth root abscess, or a resorpbtive lesion similar to a cavity.
This tends to happen more in older cats, but some breeds can be predisposed to it, especially the Manx breed, and it can
develop in cats of all ages.
Constipation is a condition that is
frequent in cats of all ages; however kitten constipation is a health risk for your pet and can be fatal.
Arthritis most often affects older cats, as their joints degenerate naturally as part of the aging process - but can occur as result of trauma or
infection in cats of all ages.
Feline eye problems like chlamydia, can be
found in cats of any age, but kittens appear to be more susceptible to this infection and often, the entire litter of kittens will be infected.
• Tartar buildup: Tartar buildup is common
in cats of any age, but geriatric cats often have heavy tartar buildup due to years of dental neglect.
Kidney disease can occur
in cats of all ages, but it usually seems in that of older pets.
Corneal sequestration can occur
in cats of all ages and breeds.
Diabetes has been diagnosed
in cats of all ages, both sexes (intact and neutered), and all breeds.
Finally, feline chin acne, caused by plugged hair follicles that can occasionally become infected with bacteria, is another common skin condition that can be found
in cats of any age — not just adolescents.
Kidney disease is most prevalent in older cats, but can occur
in cats of any age.
CKD can be seen
in cats of any age, but is most commonly seen in middle to old - aged cats (those over 7 years), and it becomes increasingly common with age.
Gingivitis is extremely common, found
in cats of all ages and varies widely in severity.
These murmurs are often seen in puppies, and can occur
in cats of any age.
While the condition can be seen
in cats of any age, it is most frequently seen in middle - aged, over-weight cats that get little exercise, use an indoor litter box, have restricted access outside, and eat a dry diet.
Inflammatory bowel disease and pancreatitis can be seen
in cats of any age and sometimes can contribute to development of intestinal cancer.
The disease is more typically diagnosed in older cats and neutered male cats, but diabetes has been diagnosed
in cats of all ages, both sexes (intact and neutered) and all breeds.