Feline Golden Years

Older cat hiding can be hard to read. Some cats have always liked quiet corners, under-bed spaces, or sheltered spots where they can rest undisturbed. But when an older cat starts hiding more than usual, or seems harder to tempt out for normal routines, that shift is worth paying attention to. Disclaimer: This article is … Read more

Senior cat sudden aggression can feel upsetting, especially when an older cat suddenly reacts with hissing, swatting, or biting. A new aggressive reaction does not automatically mean your cat has become “bad” or difficult. In older cats, it is often more useful to think of sudden aggression as a sign that something has changed and … Read more

Senior cat appetite changes can be worrying, especially if your cat has always been steady with food. Some older cats do start eating differently with age. They may seem less interested in meals, fussier about smell or texture, or more likely to eat smaller amounts at a time. But a clear appetite change should not … Read more

Older cat drinking less can be easy to miss at first. Some older cats have never been big bowl drinkers, and cats that eat wet food may drink less obviously from a bowl than cats eating mostly dry food. What matters most is not whether your cat seems to drink a lot in general, but … Read more

Senior cat drinking more can be easy to miss at first. You may simply notice the bowl emptying faster, more visits to the water bowl, or larger litter tray clumps than usual. A change like that does not tell you the cause on its own, but in an older cat it is worth paying attention … Read more

Senior cat eye discharge can look minor at first. Sometimes it is just a little moisture or a small bit of dried material in the corner of the eye. But when discharge is new, keeps coming back, looks sticky or coloured, affects one eye, or comes with other changes, it is worth paying closer attention. … Read more

Senior cat teeth and gums can be easy to ignore until something seems obviously wrong. A quick look now and then can help you spot what is broadly healthy, notice changes earlier, and feel more confident about what you are seeing. Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for … Read more

Senior cat runny nose can look minor at first, especially if your cat seems fairly normal otherwise. But in older cats, a runny nose is better thought of as a symptom, not an explanation on its own. The more useful questions are whether it is brief or persistent, whether it affects one nostril or both, … Read more