Geriatric Cats: Special Needs
The aging cat goes through a number of changes which result in the ultimate failure of various body organs and systems.
Senior (Geriatric) Cat Health Problems
Older cats benefit from regular health checks.
Hoskins, JD. Geriatrics and Gerontology of the Dog and Cat, Second Edition. W.B Saunders Co, Philadelphia, PA; 2004.
Hoskins, JD; McCurnin, DM. Implementing a successful geriatric medicine program. Supplement to Veterinary Medicine; 1997.
Geriatric: Of or relating to the aged or to characteristics of the aging process.
Ghost Markings: As seen in some self or solid colored cats, particularly when young, these are faint tabby markings.
Gib: A neutered male cat.
Geriatric Cat Care Geriatric Cat Care
Feeding Geriatric Cats
We are living longer and so are our cats. This is due to improvements in the control of infectious ...
The Geriatric Set: Accommodating Elderly Cats
Bending over backwards and special treats for older cats.
Dementia (Geriatric) in Cats
Destruction of the Pituitary Gland in Cats
Destructive Behavior in Cats ...
Geriatric cats need less food than other adults just like their human counterparts. As with overfed neuters it is better to reduce the size of the meals rather than cut out one meal altogether.
This condition is also known as geriatric vestibular syndrome because it commonly affects older cats. Cats of either gender are equally affected.
Appropriate topics include the prevention and treatment of health problems and diseases; the care of pregnant, young, and geriatric cats; cat reproduction; heredity; first aid for cats; internal and external parasites; ...
Most geriatric cats will benefit from appropriate adjustment to their diet, and many cats will live well into their teens.
 See also: Veterinarian, Behavior, Parasite, Kidney Disease, Neuter
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