Symptoms of old cats:

1. Slow reaction

Kittens react 7 times faster than humans, so they can capture what they see with the naked eye. Something they can't see, but once they get older, their vision will deteriorate and even their reaction speed will slow down.

2. The hair turns white

Just like humans, when cats enter old age, their hair will turn white like hair, and the hair loss will become increasingly serious.

3. Increased sleep time

Young kittens are energetic and can toss and turn from morning to night, which makes the feces removal officer feel helpless. However, once they get older, the cat’s There will be a lack of energy, sometimes taking two steps will make him feel out of breath, and there is an obvious lack of physical strength, which can only make them stay in the nest and sleep.

4. Decreased immunity

If a cat often catches colds or gets sick, it means that its immune system is weakening. You can appropriately feed Tiancili Immunity Enhancement Cream to improve the cat’s immunity. When breeding, you can properly feed the cat some Weiyou nutrient solution, which will help improve the cat's own resistance.

Notes on caring for elderly cats:

1. Pay special attention to the diet of elderly cats

Maintaining a healthy weight is more important than ever. important. Cat food should be changed to more nutritious senior cat food. By feeding small, frequent meals throughout the day and night, your cat's digestion will also improve.

2. Increase your cat’s water intake

As cats age, they are prone to constipation and kidney disease, especially if they don’t stay hydrated enough. Increase your senior cat's water intake by offering canned food and more drinking water options. As cats get older, they may not be able to jump up on the counter or use their usual water dish. Provide plenty of bowls around your home to entice your older cat to drink more water.

3. Pay attention to subtle signs of pain in cats

Cats are particularly tolerant of pain. As many as 9 out of 10 geriatric cats will show arthritis on an X-ray because it is not apparent that the cat is suffering pain, and in most cases it cannot be seen. What you can do is to prevent the pain caused by arthritis and keep your cat at a healthy weight. Exceeding the normal weight will increase the pain caused by arthritis. Medications, supplements, and alternative treatments such as acupuncture, physical therapy, and laser therapy can be used to help manage your cat's pain.

4. Don’t ignore your cat’s dental health

Dental diseases are common in aging cats. Cats can develop painful holes in their teeth, broken teeth, gum disease, and oral tumors, which can seriously affect their quality of life. Oral infections enter the bloodstream and slowly affect the liver, kidneys and heart. Therefore, it is crucial for older cats to take care of their dental health. Routine dental care can greatly improve your cat’s quality of life and even extend theirlife.

5. Give senior cats daily exercise

All cats need places to climb, places to hide, things to scratch, and ways to hunt and play. As your cat ages, his or her mobility may become more limited, so it may be necessary to improve the way your cat plays. For example, a carpeted cat ramp can be used as a scratching post or as a climbing aid for cats with arthritis. A covered cat bed can provide a cozy, warm hiding place for aging cats and can also help relieve sore joints and muscles.

6. Regular physical exams twice a year

Ideally, cats over 11 years old should see a veterinarian every six months. Blood tests performed during these visits can detect the onset of health problems - such as kidney disease, and early detection and treatment can also reduce unnecessary suffering. An oral exam will also catch dental disease before it can negatively impact your cat's health.