High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition in
older cats suffering from kidney disease, hyperthyroidism and various heart diseases.
For
older cats suffering from hyperthyroidism, the metabolism goes into overdrive and heats up the kitty so hyperthyroid cats often seek out cool resting places.
«For hitherto unknown reasons, some 35 % of
older cats suffer from chronic kidney disease,» says Ellen Kienzle.
Older cats suffer from poor appetite as their sense of smell and taste deteriorates.
So that it's sometimes not unusual to have a two - year
old cat suffering from excessive tartar, although that same cat's front teeth might look healthy and seem to reveal strong cat dental health.
Some middle - aged to
older cats suffer from severe dental disease and the pain of eating hard food can prevent them from wanting to eat dry food, even if they are really hungry.
Deaf cats,
old cats suffering from kitty Alzheimer's, stressed kitties suffering from separation anxiety, and those with thyroid, heart or kidney issues may yowl.
My 16 year
old cat suffered a stroke from being anemic and I was warned by his family vet, an emergency er Servicev in March of 2015 when I took him in after a cyst on his shoulder exploded and I could not stop the bleeding.
Not exact matches
The Black
Cats» manager Steve Bruce will raid his
old club in an effort to strengthen his squad that
suffered an alarming drop in form in the last half of the season.
She has a long -
suffering husband of 30 years, a 26 - year -
old daughter and two gorgeous
cats.
Dr Tan agrees: «As long as the pet's vitals are normal and monitored closely during surgery, sterilisation can still be performed on
older patients, especially so if they're
suffering from diseases like prostatis or prostate enlargement in male dogs and pyometra in female dogs or
cats.»
However an
older cat that is constantly thirsty and peeing a lot, could be
suffering from Feline Hyperthyroidism.
Some
cats that begin to lose weight and act strangely in their middle to
older years may be
suffering from
Some
older cats, who have
suffered many infestations of ear mites, may not show any signs of irritation because they have built up an immunity.
Research indicates that more than 85 % of dogs and
cats over 4 years
old suffer from periodontal disease, a condition in which bacteria attack the soft tissues in the mouth.
Osteoarthrisits is a common problem in
older cats, who
suffer the same swelling, stiffness and pain in the joints as people do.
Many
older cats and dogs
suffer from gum disease.
Some
cats when they attain
old age
suffer a loss of hearing, sight, smell and other of their senses.
Old cats can also
suffer from a decrease in blood supply to their retinas.
When the
cats get
old, they start
suffering from dementia, making them forget things.
Tuxcedo is a 3 1/2 year -
old male
cat who
suffered from urinary tract blockage multiple times (like Alex's condition, and extremely life - threatening).
Because kittens have weaker immune systems than
older cats, they are more likely to
suffer from the virus.
Older cats can
suffer from arthritis, deafness, kidney issues, and even cancer.
As a pet owner, it is important that you are able to assess your
cat's quality of life in order to prevent
suffering as they get
older, or if they become ill.
My 11 year
old cat is
suffering from severe constipation.
Older cats on low calcium high phosphorus meat diets
suffer from tooth and bone problems.
In fact, 80 % of dogs and 70 % of
cats over the age of three years
old suffer from some form of dental disease, making it the most common pet health issue among our pet population in Corona, CA.
Some
cats that begin to lose weight and act strangely in their middle to
older years may be
suffering from a variety of medical problems.
Older cats may be
suffering from arthritis and find it painful to stretch far enough to groom themselves all over.
My 11 years
old cat has
suffered from food allergies his whole life, and been fed with Hypoallergenic formula.
Solitary By Nature: Adult
cats (over 1 year
old) don't
suffer loneliness and don't crave the company of other
cats; they are social only to a degree.
Our current «patient» remains our 17 year
old orange tabby
cat «Killian» who is
suffering from urinary and kidney problems.
Older cats who are
suffering from hearing loss or are losing some of their cognitive functions may also grow less quiet as the years go on.
Many
older dogs and
cats suffer from osteoarthritis.
But 85 percent of dogs over three years
old and about 50 percent of
cats are
suffering from some dental condition that needs attention.»
Senior
cats suffer many of the same conditions and diseases as
older humans, but careful management can vastly improve both their potential life span and their quality of life.
I have a nine year
old cat who
suffers from allergies.
The elevated drinking dish is not only designed for
older cats but also pets
suffering from arthritis
In is not at all uncommon for
older cats and dogs to
suffer more frequent bouts with the flu and other stomach problems.
A study found that roughly 30 % of
cats over the age of 8
suffer from arthritis — and eight isn't very
old for a
cat!
Older cats may
suffer chronic degeneration of muscles, joints and vertebral discs.
Vets consider that most healthy
cats can tolerate some internal parasites (often with no symptoms), though
older cats may
suffer anaemia, lethargy and malnutrition due to their less efficient digestive systems.