Senior Cats: Across the United States there is about 90 million cats. Statistically speaking about 40% of US households have senior cats. A senior cat is between the age range of 7 and 10.
Signs of Aging
Limited Mobility
As cats progress into their senior years, it’s not uncommon for many of them to have limited mobility. Mobility can be effected due to the development of arthritis.
Body Weight
An overweight or obese cat can develop osteoarthritis and diabetes. If a cat is on the thin side they could suffer from things like dental or thyroid issues.
Sleeping Patterns of Senior Cats
When a cat is not getting proper sleep it may begin to have problems with awareness, or with its surroundings.
Senior cats who are having problem with their cognitive awareness maybe experiencing early Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Senior Cats Grooming
Self grooming for a senior cat is difficult.
Regular grooming by the pet owner can help the owner spot any hygiene issues and sores on the cats body,
Grooming Style
- The striped style of grooming: The cats fur is shaved close to the body and is ideal when a cats fur is extremely matted or tangled.
- The Lion cut: This requires the cats fur to be shaved close to the body but the fur on the head, tail and feet remain longer creating a grooming style similar to that of show poodles.
- A hygiene cut: Long haired cats often get bits of feces stuck to the hair around the anus, by grooming this area the cats hygiene is considerably improved.
- The peekaboo grooming style: The fur on the cat’s belly is clipped, and the length is merged into the fur on the cat’s back.This grooming style helps to ensure that it is more difficult for the cats to get their fur matted and tangled.
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