Senior Cats

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How Old is Your Cat in People Years?
Beginning at around age 9, your cat enters senior years. At this stage, cats often begin to develop diseases common to their senior-human counterparts, such as diabetes, heart disease, hyperthyroidism, kidney disease and cancer.
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Big Laugh When You Find Out What This Senior Cat is Thinking
Watch this hilarious video of a senior cat leaving notes for his pet parents!
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Does My Senior Cat Really Need Lab Work?
Regular blood work can save your cat's life at any age, but for senior cats it is even more important. Learn what your veterinarian can learn from senior cat lab work.
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At 26, Corduroy Takes the Title of World’s Oldest Cat A Pet's Life
At 26, Corduroy Takes the Title of World’s Oldest Living Cat
Corduroy the cat has just received the Guinness World Record for the oldest living cat at the humble age of 26! Find out his secret.
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10 Tips for Managing Your Senior Cat’s Medications Cat Checkups & Preventive Care
10 Tips for Managing Your Senior Cat’s Medications
Has your Siamese achieved senior citizen status? If so, it’s likely that some medical issues have accompanied your cat’s aging process. Learn how to manage your cat's medications with these ten tips.
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Is Your Seemingly Healthy Senior Cat Hiding Heart Disease? Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Is Your Seemingly Healthy Senior Cat Hiding Heart Disease?
Why your senior cat is at risk of heart disease.
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Diabetes in Older Cats
Is diabetes more common in older cats? To find out we must learn more about the disease.
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When to Consider Euthanasia for Your Dog or Cat End-of-Life Support & Grieving Cats
When to Consider Euthanasia for Your Dog or Cat
The special relationship that exists between pets and people is a strong bond that has undoubtedly existed since the ancient domestication of anim
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Aging Isn't a Disease, It's Normal
Learn why age really is just a number.
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Caring for Senior Cats (Age 7 and Older)
For senior cats ages seven and older, routine blood work and a thorough physical exam will help your veterinarian detect health issues in their ea
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