Sentences with phrase «senior aged cats»

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Many shelters have special «Seniors for Seniors» programs where people over age 55 can adopt dogs or cats over age five for free.

Generally, cats between the age of eight and 10 are considered «senior» while those above the age of 12 are considered «geriatric».

On the other end of the spectrum, senior cats over the age of seven tend to sleep more as well.

With age comes the decline in cognitive functioning, affecting the senior cat's memory, ability to learn, awareness, as well as sight and hearing perception.

This is a question I hear asked a lot, and the consensus is that cats are considered to be senior at age 7 and above (although some charts show age 9).

Renal failure can occur in cats of any age, although senior cats are at increased risk for chronic renal failure.

The best thing an owner can do for their cat is take them to the veterinarian for a yearly exam or senior work up if the cat is over the age of eight.

We recommend that young adult cats be examined at least once a year, while senior kitties (age 7 and older) or those with an ongoing health condition should be examined more frequently.

The program, sponsored by Ralston Purina Co., enables senior citizens, age 60 or older, to adopt a dog or cat from the shelter for free.

«I tend to think of cats between the ages of 9 - 13 as senior and those 14 and older as geriatric,» said Angela Witzel, DVM, PhD.

Thanks to everyone — and especially Ingrid, for hosting the «Aging Cat» excerpt on the Senior Pets blog tour.

We have orphaned kittens and puppies, senior - care dogs and cats, moms with babies and animals healing after surgeries in all different sizes and ages.

Urine loss in pets, or urinary incontinence, is a condition that occurs frequently in senior cats and dogs as they age.

Most cats are considered to be seniors once they reach 7 to 10 years of age, and at this point they may even begin losing teeth.

We recommend that pet owners start their cats on a senior diet at about seven years of age, which is when cats» metabolism may start to slow and they may become less active.

I recommend blood testing and senior exams every six months in any cat over the age of eight.

Consult with your veterinarian to determine which specific food and supplements will be helpful for your cat as they age from adult to senior to geriatric age.

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We also have a senior cat aged 17.

The age at which these changes occur is variable, with small dogs and cats usually entering their senior years later than larger dogs.

Partnering with your veterinarian is the best way to enjoy your cat's senior years and allow your cat to age gracefully and comfortably.

Feeding a mature, senior or geriatric cat an age specific diet can help:

A few weeks ago we took a look at thyroid problems in cats, but another good example of a senior pet problem is kidney disease, which is again, particularly common in middle - aged to older cats.

Hyperthyroidism in cats is the most common glandular disorder in middle aged to senior cats.

Dogs and cats are considered senior at the age of 7, much as we hate to admit it.

Senior cats are generally affected, over the age of 10.

It is important to remember, however, that the nutritional needs of cats change as they age — the formulation of nutrients they need as kittens is different from what they need as adults and again as senior cats.

We have information and advice on caring for Senior, Older and Aging Dogs, Cats, Birds and Other Pets.

Wellness Complete Health Senior Health Support provides specific amounts of nutrients for less active, aging cats.

As a general rule, a cat is considered a senior cat once he reaches 7 years of age.

When a cat attains senior status, it may even develop patches of white or gray individual hairs, much as humans do upon aging.

This formula is designed to meet the calorie needs of less active adults and senior cats, helping them to maintain a healthy weight as they age.

Adult cats one year or older can be fed once or twice daily, and senior cats aged seven and up can also maintain this schedule.

We want to help you in providing your aging cat with the best and most comprehensive senior veterinary care so that he / she experiences the healthiest and happiest quality of life in their «golden years!»

Senior wellness exams are recommended semi-annually for aging cats because they help our veterinarians detect, diagnose, and treat any medical conditions before they progress into serious problems and negatively affect your cat's quality of life.

It's not an uncommon ailment for cats of all ages, but it is painful and can rapidly become serious for senior cats.

Our mission is to save the lives of homeless senior dogs and cats from shelters where their age puts them first in line to be euthanized.

This complete and balanced cat food with added vitamins and minerals has been formulated for senior cats over the age of 9 with slight lower levels of protein.

Mature Pet Wellness Exams (for pets over 7 years of age) Many of the signs indicating that animals are approaching senior citizenship are the same for both cats and dogs, but they can indicate a variety of different problems.For the pet within their mature to golden years, we evaluate everything listed above in the Annual Wellness Exam as well as:

Our Hazel Ford Senior Cats for Senior Laps Program allows senior citizens age 65 years and over to adopt cats age 7 years and over for a reduced adoption fee ofSenior Cats for Senior Laps Program allows senior citizens age 65 years and over to adopt cats age 7 years and over for a reduced adoption fee of $Cats for Senior Laps Program allows senior citizens age 65 years and over to adopt cats age 7 years and over for a reduced adoption fee ofSenior Laps Program allows senior citizens age 65 years and over to adopt cats age 7 years and over for a reduced adoption fee ofsenior citizens age 65 years and over to adopt cats age 7 years and over for a reduced adoption fee of $cats age 7 years and over for a reduced adoption fee of $ 25.

Senior cat health problems, some of which are termed «age - related» are increasingly being blamed on a combination of diet and environmental factors.

Cats are considered to be seniors once they reach 8 years of age.

Constipation in cats is a pretty common scenario, especially for obese, middle - aged, and senior cats.

Senior Cats should be seen twice each year once they reach age 8.

Your cat is considered a senior at the age of 7.

While our feline friends may always look and feel sprightly to us, it surprises many cat parents to learn that once a cat reaches the age of 7, he or she is considered a senior.

Cats that have reached the age of 10 or above are considered senior or geriatric.

Environmental enrichment is important for cats of all ages and should not be abandoned for senior cats.

Senior Wellness Bloodwork: Most dogs and cats are considered senior pets at age 7 years and Senior Wellness Bloodwork: Most dogs and cats are considered senior pets at age 7 years and senior pets at age 7 years and above.