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Senior cat bad breath is not usually a normal part of ageing. A mild food smell may be temporary, but breath that is new, persistent or clearly stronger than usual is worth paying attention to, especially if eating, drooling, weight, grooming or behaviour have also changed. This guide explains common mouth-related reasons, what else owners … Read more
Senior cat dental disease signs can be subtle. An older cat may still approach food and follow their normal routine while eating more slowly, dropping food, drooling or showing other small changes around meals. Bad breath, chewing changes, reduced grooming and weight loss can also be relevant. These signs do not confirm dental disease, but … Read more
Senior cat diarrhoea can be worrying to see, especially if your cat is older, already a bit frail, or seems off in other ways. Sometimes it is brief and settles quickly. Sometimes it is a sign that your cat needs a closer look from your vet. Diarrhoea in cats can be short-lived in some cases, … Read more
Older cats can be a little harder to read, especially when something seems slightly off rather than clearly wrong. Senior cat dehydration can be easy to miss for that reason. The signs are not always dramatic, and some of them can overlap with other common senior-cat health changes. Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes … Read more
Senior cat vomiting can be confusing because some older cats are sick only once in a while, while others seem bright and normal in between episodes. A single episode is not always serious, but repeated vomiting in an older cat is worth paying attention to. Cornell notes that occasional vomiting can happen in cats, but … Read more
A good litter box setup can make a real difference for an older cat. The best litter box for senior cats is usually not the fanciest one. It is the one that is easy to reach, easy to step into, roomy enough to use comfortably, and simple to keep clean. For many older cats, small … Read more
Learning how to weigh your cat at home can help you notice gradual weight changes that may be difficult to see beneath an older cat’s coat. This guide explains three simple weighing methods, how to keep the process low-stress and how to record consistent readings. Home weighing cannot explain why weight has changed, but it … Read more
A cat age chart is a simple way to compare cat years to human years and get a rough sense of your cat’s life stage. It is useful for context, but it is not exact. Cats do not age on a straight 1:7 scale, and the first two years count differently from the years that … Read more
If your senior cat starts peeing outside the litter tray, it’s easy to feel stuck between “is this behavioural?” and “is something wrong?”. In older cats, it is often linked to comfort, access, routine, stress, or an underlying health issue that needs checking. Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and is not a … Read more
Senior cat constipation can be worrying, especially if your older cat keeps visiting the litter tray, strains, or produces little or no poo. It can also be confusing because hairballs usually show up differently, through gagging, retching, or vomiting. This guide explains what to note, how constipation and hairballs can look different, and when to … Read more