How To Look After An Old Cat
| Pets : Cats It's a fact of life that cats live for a much shorter time than humans on average. Therefore, if you have a cat, then the chances are high that it will get old in your care. To help keep your cat healthy and be aware of any implications of their age, ensure that you maintain cisits to the vet every year. Note that some vets are more experienced in working with older animals than others - there even now some specialists starting to crop up. Continue to keep your pets teeth in good condition, and add some more fibre to his or her diet. When cats get older their body temperature regulation does not work as well, therefore ensure that your cat has access to warmth whenever necessary. Naturally your cat will be a bit less active and therefore a quiet place for it to go to nap will be a good thing. However, you should ensure that your cat does still exercise and therefore prevent from becoming overweight which will lead to health problems.
 Questions about cats:My Cat is 13 years old and he is sick a lot, he always has been ever since he wa...- Sat, Mar 20th 2010
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