When Your Cat Grows Older
Thanks to modern veterinary care and scientifically formulated cat food, it's not uncommon for many cats to live 20 years or more. With good medical attention, a sound diet, and plenty of TLC, your cat can expect to join the feline equivalent of the Century Club!
Cats, dogs and people age remarkably alike
As we age, we all become less active and lose muscle strength and bone mass. Our digestive processes slow down, taste buds become less sensitive, skin becomes dry and flaky, feelings of stiffness may creep into the joints and extra attention and loving care is quite welcome.
Watch their weight
Excessive weight puts undue stress on a cat's heart, skeleton, and other vital organs. The extra weight could affect your cat's longevity and encourage painful and expensive medical complications. Your vet can advise you on your cat's ideal weight once she becomes an adult. If you find that your cat exceeds her recommended weight, try MAX® CAT Weight Control or NATURAL CHOICE® Weight Management cat food in Regular and Indoor formulas.Follow the feeding guidelines. And remember: No table scraps!
Visit your veterinarian yearly
Continue playing with your cat, but make the games less strenuous. If chewing problems should develop, report them to the vet. The problem may be an abscessed tooth or diseased gums.
At 7 years or older, change their food to the correct life stage
At this point in her life, adjust her diet to MAX® CAT Senior or NATURAL CHOICE® Senior cat food. These formulas match the needs of an aging cat to perfection, maximizing her overall health and well being.