[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":942},["ShallowReactive",2],{"item:\u002Fpet-health\u002Fgeriatric-cat-home-health-no-vet-available":3,"platform:site":371},{"id":4,"title":5,"authors":6,"body":11,"canonical":304,"category":305,"categorySlugs":313,"cid":314,"cover":315,"description":319,"extension":320,"featured":321,"language":322,"meta":323,"navigation":324,"noindex":321,"ogImage":325,"path":326,"publishedAt":327,"recipe":304,"related":328,"revisedAt":304,"seo":353,"seoDescription":319,"seoTitle":5,"sortKey":304,"sources":354,"stem":358,"tagSlugs":359,"tags":362,"translations":367,"type":368,"url":369,"__hash__":370},"platformItems\u002Fplatform\u002Fitems\u002F1748.md","Home Care Strategies for Aging Cats Without Veterinary Access",[7],{"name":8,"slug":9,"role":10},"Hayden Scott","hayden-scott","author",{"type":12,"value":13,"toc":284},"minimark",[14,19,23,26,35,41,44,48,51,92,98,103,106,110,113,145,149,152,155,158,165,168,174,177,180,186,189,195,198,201,207,210,216,219,225,228,231,237,240,244,247,251,254,257,260,264,267,270,273,276,279],[15,16,18],"h2",{"id":17},"supporting-your-older-cat-at-home","Supporting Your Older Cat at Home",[20,21,22],"p",{},"According to research from Bayer and the AAHP, 52% of households with cats do not bring them to the veterinarian. If you are unable to have your senior cat examined by a vet, or if you live in an area without veterinary services, the following suggestions may help you enhance your cat's daily life.",[20,24,25],{},"Keep in mind that these are only suggestions, and some cats cannot be helped without medical care. The most important thing you can do if you cannot go to the vet is to improve your cat's quality of life. If your cat has a serious health issue, none of these things are going to stop them from going downhill eventually.",[20,27,28],{},[29,30],"img",{"alt":31,"height":32,"src":33,"width":34},"",600,"\u002Fpics\u002F06fb398b56956d46842a.webp",800,[20,36,37],{},[38,39,40],"em",{},"Small changes around the house can make your senior cat happier.",[20,42,43],{},"flickr.com wbaiv2894373638",[15,45,47],{"id":46},"adjusting-the-home-environment","Adjusting the Home Environment",[20,49,50],{},"As cats enter their senior years, their needs change, even if they appear healthy. Here are some adjustments to consider around the house:",[52,53,54,62,68,74,80,86],"ul",{},[55,56,57,61],"li",{},[58,59,60],"strong",{},"Bedding",": Provide a well-padded bed placed on the floor or slightly raised. Older cats cannot jump as easily as kittens but tend to sleep more, so comfort is key.",[55,63,64,67],{},[58,65,66],{},"Litter box access",": Ensure the litter box is easy to reach. As a senior myself, I know that I dread steps. As your cat gets older, he or she might choose to spend most of their time upstairs or downstairs. If you only have a litter box on one floor your cat is going to end up not going up or down to use it. Placing it in the room where your cat spends most of their time is best.",[55,69,70,73],{},[58,71,72],{},"Litter box type",": A shallower box than what younger cats use can help prevent accidents when your cat is too sore to climb in and out. (If you are worried about the cat scratching and tossing the litter out of the box, put a mat down.)",[55,75,76,79],{},[58,77,78],{},"Cat water fountain",": Older cats are prone to dehydration, so one of the fountain-type waterers that provide clean flowing water throughout the day is a great thing to buy for your pet.",[55,81,82,85],{},[58,83,84],{},"Food dishes",": Not all older cats suffer from arthritis, but the estimate is as high as 90%. Getting up and down the stairs or in and out of the litter box is hard, but even something as common as leaning over the food dish becomes a chore. Providing a little stand to put the food on makes this simple task a lot less stressful.",[55,87,88,91],{},[58,89,90],{},"New toys and the old scratching post",": New toys that will help your cat keep mentally active are a great benefit in his or her old age. If you already have a scratching area and your cat enjoys it he or she might stop using it with age, but not because they no longer want to. Provide a ramp so that your cat can get up and down easily.",[20,93,94],{},[29,95],{"alt":31,"height":96,"src":97,"width":34},601,"\u002Fpics\u002Fcdff1a0fe360ee1a6e42.webp",[20,99,100],{},[38,101,102],{},"Senior cats can suffer from kidney disease even before signs are present.",[20,104,105],{},"flickr.com arascats5259287099",[15,107,109],{"id":108},"common-health-conditions-in-senior-cats","Common Health Conditions in Senior Cats",[20,111,112],{},"Conditions that affect older cats usually require blood work or x-rays for diagnosis, which only a veterinarian can perform.",[52,114,115,121,127,133,139],{},[55,116,117,120],{},[58,118,119],{},"Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)",": The most common problem that most of us see in older cats is kidney disease. Unfortunately, most pet families will not be aware of kidney problems in their cat until it has progressed to the stage that it is affecting the cat's body condition. Pets will suffer, and kidney disease that is untreated will lead to a shorter life.",[55,122,123,126],{},[58,124,125],{},"Osteoarthritis",": Arthritis, often of the back or back legs, is seen a lot and is probably ignored even more often than it is treated. Cats can be treated with an anti-inflammatory at home to see if the problem exists, and although there is no proof yet that these work, some of the components in the better kidney diets for cats (glucosamine, chondroitin, omega-3 fatty acids, and green-lipped mussels) are also useful for cats with arthritic changes.",[55,128,129,132],{},[58,130,131],{},"GI diseases",": If your cat starts using his litter box sporadically and you find hard stools outside the box, it can be a sign of constipation. Vomiting is also more common in older cats and can be caused by hairballs and by increased acid in the stomach, secondary to kidney problems. Cats with kidney problems are also more likely to vomit blood.",[55,134,135,138],{},[58,136,137],{},"Dental disease",": Oral problems are common in almost all senior cats and will start showing up when your pet is only a few years old. (Over 70% of apparently healthy cats have already developed gingivitis.) The dental diets and treats are not really good for senior cats with health problems, so you need to start brushing your cat's teeth from the time he or she is a kitten. Not all cats will allow this, of course, especially if you do not start until the cat is older, so the best thing you can do is have your cat's teeth cleaned and examined under anesthesia by a veterinarian. (If you did not start brushing early, and your cat does not allow you to mess with his or her mouth, you can try a tooth cleaner like this. It does not always work on all cats, but the majority will show some improvement in oral health when chewing on the brush.)",[55,140,141,144],{},[58,142,143],{},"Other senior diseases",": Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disease in cats, but unfortunately, there is nothing to do at home to prevent or treat it. (Not proven, anyway. Dietary changes like a raw diet may be of help, and there are a lot of theories and useless homeopathic medications available OTC.) Over 10% of senior cats will be sick with this disease. Testing will need to be done by a vet, and then the medication level will be adjusted based on the response. If your cat develops diabetes or cancer of any type, he or she will also need to see a veterinarian.",[15,146,148],{"id":147},"at-home-support-for-health-issues","At-Home Support for Health Issues",[20,150,151],{},"Check your cat's condition every time you interact. When I am petting one of my dogs or cats, I check the gums and teeth, look at the color of the mucus membranes of the eyes, look in the ears, check for swellings or bites that can lead to an abscess, massage the joints and legs, and feel for general body condition. A thorough exam only takes about 5 minutes and my animals feel this is normal.",[20,153,154],{},"If your cat does not expect this exam, he or she might find it a little strange and may even try to bite when the mouth is examined. At the very least, pick at least once a week to do a full exam at home. (Every Monday after work, for example. If you try to do this on a Friday or Saturday night, you are more likely to end up forgetting and your cat will suffer the consequences.)",[20,156,157],{},"However, no matter how good your examination is, realize that cats are great at disguising any signs of problems. Even if you are not sure what health issues your geriatric cat is dealing with, there are a few things that you can do to improve his or her condition.",[159,160,162],"h3",{"id":161},"moist-food",[58,163,164],{},"Moist Food",[20,166,167],{},"I always recommend a diet change for senior cats. If you cannot have your cat's blood tested for kidney disease, just assume there is a problem and change appropriately. Cats with kidney disease are often put on a special diet with adequate protein but limited phosphorus, and it is also important to limit the salt in the diet. Since senior cats are so prone to kidney problems and do not drink enough, switching to a moist diet is very important. (Some owners will even add a little warm water to the food, but I have heard others complain that their cat will not eat if they add water.)",[159,169,171],{"id":170},"food-type-and-frequency-of-feedings",[58,172,173],{},"Food Type and Frequency of Feedings",[20,175,176],{},"Since kidney problems are so common in older cats, it is okay to assume that your cat has this condition even if he or she has not been diagnosed. I recommend you go ahead and switch your cat to one of the kidney diets, which is also may be helpful for cats suffering from arthritis. (Not all vets will agree with this recommendation as some kidney diets are lower in protein, which seniors still need. The diet you choose should have high-quality protein.)",[20,178,179],{},"Older cats are frequently constipated and do not eat normal meals like younger cats. The best thing you can do is feed smaller meals three or four times a day. If you work and are not at home as much, give a meal in the morning, when you get home, a few hours later, and a meal just before you retire for the night. Do not overdo it—arthritis is not caused by obesity, but an obese cat with arthritis has a hard time getting around. (If your cat is already obese, you should switch to one of the weight-reducing high-fiber diets before starting on a kidney diet.)",[159,181,183],{"id":182},"water-fountain",[58,184,185],{},"Water Fountain",[20,187,188],{},"As I mentioned above, assume your cat has a developing kidney problem and encourage him or her to drink as much as possible. Even if kidney disease does not become a problem for your cat, the increased water consumption will make him or her less likely to develop constipation.",[159,190,192],{"id":191},"high-fiber-and-laxatives",[58,193,194],{},"High fiber and Laxatives",[20,196,197],{},"Issues like hairballs and constipation are all too common. Increased water consumption helps some, more frequent feeding helps some other cats, and yet others need a laxative product that they can consume daily or two or three times a week.",[20,199,200],{},"A lot of good products are available, like this laxative from Pfizer that most cats like. Pumpkin is a high-fiber natural alternative, but I have had mixed results as not all cats are willing to eat it.",[159,202,204],{"id":203},"daily-grooming",[58,205,206],{},"Daily Grooming",[20,208,209],{},"Cats, just like people and other animals, get stiff with age and it just hurts to reach around and groom the whole body. Daily grooming will decrease hairball formation, and you can reach places that an older cat cannot. Grooming does not require a lot of time, since you can just brush your cat for a few minutes each day as you sit on the couch watching TV.",[159,211,213],{"id":212},"cosequin",[58,214,215],{},"Cosequin",[20,217,218],{},"Arthritis is very common in geriatric cats and a long-term therapy for this condition is a natural substance called cosequin. Cosequin is a great alternative therapy you can use at home since it is a natural nutrient and can help protect your cat's joints. If you do not have access to this product in your area, raw chicken feet are an alternative that has been used successfully in some areas.",[159,220,222],{"id":221},"aspirin-or-meloxicam",[58,223,224],{},"Aspirin or Meloxicam",[20,226,227],{},"Think about a trial use of an anti-inflammatory, even if you cannot get a prescription for your cat. If your cat is not jumping up on the scratching post or does not want to jump down, that is not a sign that he or she is getting old. That is a sign that your cat is in pain when he is jumping and would benefit from an anti-inflammatory.",[20,229,230],{},"In some areas, the only non-prescription anti-inflammatory that you can use with your cat is aspirin. The other NSAIDs are toxic and will kill your cat. Even with aspirin, it can be dangerous if given too often, so do not use it more than every 2 or 3 days, and you can only give one-half of a children's aspirin to an adult cat. (10 miligrams per kilogram.) In some areas of the world, meloxicam is available over the counter, but in the US, it is not. It is not labeled for long-term use in cats, but it is one of the few products available and most pets use it without problems.",[159,232,234],{"id":233},"cat-hunting-toys",[58,235,236],{},"Cat Hunting Toys",[20,238,239],{},"If your cat does not have kidney problems or other health issues, he or she may live to be over 20 years old. A lot of the senior cats that we see in that age range, though, are suffering from mental issues, a type of dementia. They sleep most of the day and just get up to use the litter box and eat. One way to keep your cat younger is to provide a hunting type of toy when providing food.",[159,241,243],{"id":242},"diet-info","Diet Info",[20,245,246],{},"Although this video lists mostly commercial foods made in the US, take the time to look into it if you do not have access to a commercial source of a diet for a cat suffering from kidney disease. Try to provide your cat with the option of a healthy diet.",[15,248,250],{"id":249},"regular-vet-visits-are-important","Regular Vet Visits Are Important",[20,252,253],{},"Even if you follow the recommendations listed above to improve your cat's life, there are things that can only be diagnosed through bloodwork, x-rays, and other health tests. Senior cats need to be seen by a vet twice a year when problems like kidney disease and hyperthyroidism can be caught early and treated before any changes affect your cat.",[20,255,256],{},"Amazingly, many cats will show blood changes a full year or two before having any disease changes.",[20,258,259],{},"Not all cats are even able to live until their senior years, so having a cat in this age range is quite an accomplishment. I really wish all of them could receive veterinary care, but I know it is not possible for everyone. Do your best.",[15,261,263],{"id":262},"references","References",[20,265,266],{},"Bayer-AAFP study breaks down why 52 percent of cat owners avoid regular vet visits\nications\u002Fnewstat\u002Farticles\u002F2013-07\u002Fbayer-aafp-study-explains-why-52-percent-of-cat-owners-avoid-vet-visits\u002F",[20,268,269],{},"Peterson M. Hyperthyroidism in cats: what's causing this epidemic of thyroid disease and can we prevent it? 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