Senior Cat Care

Learn how to keep your cat comfortable and healthy during their golden years.

Keeping Your Senior Cat Healthy

Complete Cat Health Guide for Every Life Stage

Ellen Malmanger, DVM

What Are Cat Supplements and How Do They Work?

Barri J. Morrison, DVM

How to Bond with a Senior Cat

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When Is a Cat Considered a Senior? What To Expect When Your Cat’s Aging

The average cat lifespan is 13–17 years, though many can live to be 20 years old or more. With such a long life, proper care is vital for each of a cat’s life stage—especially when they enter...

Ken Lambrecht, DVM

All Senior Cat Care Articles

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Fecal Incontinence in Cats

Melissa Boldan, DVM

Pleural Effusion in Cats (Fluid Around the Lungs)

Jennifer Coates, DVM

Red Gums in Cats

Katie Grzyb, DVM

Why Is My Cat Drinking a Lot of Water?

Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP

Neurological Disorders in Cats

Jill Narak, DVM, MS, DACVIM

Head Tilt in Cats

Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP

Why Is My Cat’s Face Swollen?

Katie Grzyb, DVM

Pet Memorial and Funeral Ideas

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