senior cats

Although nobody likes to think about their own eventual demise, it’s important to think of your cat and how they’ll be cared for when you’re no longer able to do so. If you’re wondering, “What will happen to my cat if I die?” you’ve come to the right place. What Will Happen to My Cat if I Die? A...

The health and behavioral changes your cat experiences as they age can be perplexing. It can be challenging to tell the difference between what’s normal for an aging cat and what isn’t. This guide will help you to better understand what you, as a cat owner, should come to expect as your cat...

So you've decided to adopt a cat. Congratulations! Animal shelters and rescue groups have candidates waiting in line for you, all of them in need of a loving home.When visiting the shelter, or even when browsing through lists of cats for adoption, you may be wondering, "Should I adopt one of...

Thinking of surrendering your cat to a shelter? Think that your cat would be better off in a different home where she won't be alone all day long? Feel like you can't figure out how to feed a cat on a budget? Can't afford veterinary care? Having a baby and think that babies and cats don't mix...

“One day, I noticed Callie was "gimpy", walking with a catch in her getalong, not jumping on the counter to get water from the sink or up on the bed to sleep with me,” said stephanietx. Dr. Cindy Houlihan owner of The Cat Practice in Birmingham, Michigan, says, “A cat should have a gliding...

It doesn't matter whether the cat joined your life as a lively kitten or was adopted as a senior cat, once she or he hit their golden years, you need to keep a watch out for specific medical conditions. When a cat is considered a senior, and when geriatric conditions become a health concern...

Anyone who's ever volunteered at a cat shelter knows that kittens are the easiest to find homes for. Most people seem naturally drawn to the playful charm of these active little furballs, so easy to pick up and cuddle. Older cats, and specifically senior cats, aged eight years or older, tend to...