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My assigned blogger for this month was Lindsay and her blog «The Lean Green Bean» - she is studying to be a Registered Dietitian plus she shares her home with four furry companions, two cats and two dogs, which I personally found very cool because I am an animal lover myself since I grew up with dogs from very early age and in my adult life share my home with 3 cats.

And Harbingers of a New Age, which makes «Vegecat» kibble and supplements that provide cats with nutrients otherwise only found in meat, says that its products allow owners to «prepare food in your own kitchen, choosing recipes that fit your lifestyle.»

So says a team led by Stephen Wroe at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, which found that the ferocious marsupial lion (Thylacoleo carnifex) shared the same super-predator body plan as Smilodon fatalis, North America's ice age sabre - tooth cat.

The authors have also developed new resources, such as serum biochemistry and complete blood count reference intervals specifically for mature to geriatric cats, which were generated from a population of over 600 healthy aged cats.

Cat and Mike have also co-authored the new best - seller, The Top 101 Foods that FIGHT Aging, which shows you at least 101 powerful superfoods, herbs, spices, and nutrients to slow down and fight the aging process in your Aging, which shows you at least 101 powerful superfoods, herbs, spices, and nutrients to slow down and fight the aging process in your aging process in your body!

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Healthy aging cats should have normal findings during their veterinary exams, which should include listening for heart murmurs and blood pressure measurements.

Furthermore, a healthy cat who lives the majority of its life indoors, especially one that has been neutered, will most likely age later than one which has been affected by disease or environmental problems early in life.

Some cats have a hereditary condition of the esophagus (food - pipe) or cardiac sphincter (valve at top of the stomach which usually prevents regurgitation); these conditions can worsen with age and are usually treated by placing the cat's food bowl on a chest - height stand so the cat eats standing up.

Yet, with age, disease, food changes, medications, toxin exposure, dietary indiscretion, stress, and other events which occur in the cat's life the normal balance of bacteria can be thrown off and whole - body health consequences can ensue.

It's also possible to avoid this cause of inappropriate urination by having a male cat neutered before he becomes sexually mature, which occurs at about six months of age.

I highly recommend and endorse this product for any pet, especially the aging dog or cat, where damaging chemicals called free radicals are produced in their bodies leading to degenerative disease of any organ system, which proanthozone can help prevent, along with a good natural diet.

It is very important to keep your dog or cat from getting overweight, which can be the tendency in middle age.

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.

Whether or not annual adult boosters are given depends on the environment in which your cat lives, the breed and age of the cat, your vet's recommendations, local laws, and your personal requirements.

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.

By age three, 80 % of dogs and 70 % of cats have periodontal disease, which can cause mouth pain, tooth loss, and more.

While one can not really generalize on which dog breeds are not suitable for feline households because there are exceptions especially when the dog and cats are raised together at a young age, there is evidence that some dog breeds have higher prey drives than other breeds, therefore upping the likeliness that it may be challenging to make them get along with your feline friend.

Additionally, many aging conditions in cats result in pain, which can also distract from interest in food at a time when more food is essential.

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

In addition, your veterinarian will perform a physical exam which will play a significant role in determining where your cat is in the aging process and what can be done to keep it as healthy as possible for as long as possible.

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.

As your cat approaches one year of age, transition to adult cat food, which is properly formulated to give your pet plenty of energy, and a shiny, slick coat.

It turns out that the majority of young and middle aged cats end up having a condition called «idiopathic cystitis» which, unlike stones and infection, does not show up as a concrete finding on a test; instead it is a psychosomatic problem that stems from inability to handle stress.

«Cats who are spayed before six months of age are 92 percent less likely to develop breast cancer, which is highly malignant in cats,» says Louise Murray, DVM, director of medicine at the ASCats who are spayed before six months of age are 92 percent less likely to develop breast cancer, which is highly malignant in cats,» says Louise Murray, DVM, director of medicine at the AScats,» says Louise Murray, DVM, director of medicine at the ASPCA.

Marian's Dream spearheaded a Veterinary Task Force on Feline Sterilization which developed a consensus statement regarding spaying and neutering cats and kittens prior to five months of age.

Dogs and cats can be safely spayed or neutered at 3 months of age, which is recommended by the American Veterinary Medical Association and the National Humane Education Society.

As for spaying and neutering — which animal - welfare proponents including PetSmart Charities ® identify as key to ending the epidemic of pet homelessness — most people said confusion about the right age to have a dog or cat sterilized, as well as costs of the procedure, were the biggest barriers.

During our exams, we do an oral health evaluations to look for dental disease and other oral issues, which are very painful, and begin to develop in cats at a very young age.

Since my cats are so spread out in age, I buy the Multiple Cats formula, which is available in two flavcats are so spread out in age, I buy the Multiple Cats formula, which is available in two flavCats formula, which is available in two flavors.

It also contains Glucosamine and Chondroitin, two substances known to help slow joint destruction and relieve arthritis pain, which is a great preventative for your aging cat.

This not only helps prevent early pregnancies, which are harder both on the mothers and on the kittens, but the surgery itself is said to be easier on the cats at a younger age.

Metabolically, cats are not actually «aged» until 16 years old, which means they can still recover from many of the afflictions of old age if the problems are discovered early and do not reach the limits of feline reserves and adaptability.

A weight which is 10 - 20 % more than the optimal weight for your cat's age and breed, or a higher than average body condition score (BCS)

Although UTIs are uncommon in young cats, the incidence of UTI is much higher in older cats, which may be more susceptible to infection because of diminished host defenses secondary to aging or concomitant disease (such as diabetes mellitus, renal failure, or hyperthyroidism).

Cats are prone to developing diseased teeth and gums, often at an early age which they are adept at hiding until the pain and infection is severe.

With increasing age there are many physical changes that take place, all of which potentially impact on a cat's normal patterns of behavior, including2:

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

This includes diabetes (+16 % in cats and +32 % in dogs), ear infections (+34 % in cats and +9.4 % in dogs), internal parasites (+13 % in cats and +30 % in dogs), and dental disease, which is the leading health condition that now affects almost 80 % of dogs and 70 % of cats over 3 years of age.

Client compliance with follow - up care is especially important for patients with periodontal disease, which occurs in approximately 80 % of dogs and 70 % of cats over the age of 2 years.2 These patients require frequent (every 4 to 6 months in some cases) professional cleaning, assessment, and treatment to successfully manage periodontal disease.

More than 8 out 10 dogs and cats over 4 years of age suffer from periodontal disease, a condition in which bacteria attack the soft gum tissue.

There is no specific age at which cats become elderly, as the aging process is very individual, but 3 older life stages have been identified1:

This study aims to describe the pharmacokinetic profile of vinblastine in cats and to identify which characteristics or traits that can vary from one cat to another (e.g., age, kidney function, liver function) influence how vinblastine is distributed and eliminated in cats.

As cats age, it is common for their joints to become less flexible which impacts their mobility and quality of life.

A cat's personality, age and ability to fit into your lifestyle are the most important considerations when selecting a companion with which to share the next 15 to 20 years of your life.

Outdoor young kittens under one year of age are susceptible to feline leukemia virus, which may cause immune suppressive illnesses and even cancer in some cats.

For example, there was a case in which a teen - age boy was seen in east Lake County slamming his book bag full of cats against a wall.

The prime socialization period for cats occurs between two and twelve weeks of age, which is at an earlier age than the dog.

Cats and dogs aged 14 years and younger are eligible for accident, illness and wellness coverage (older pets can get accident and wellness coverage), which can not be dropped or changed by Embrace as the pet ages.

Spaying cats at an early age can prevent mammary gland tumors, which are mostly malignant in nature.