Older cat yowling at night can be upsetting, especially when it starts suddenly or becomes a regular pattern. Some older cats do become more vocal with age, but night-time yowling is not an explanation on its own. The more useful question is what else may be going on around it. For a wider look at … Read more
Senior cat shaking can be unsettling to watch. Sometimes it looks like a small tremble. Sometimes it is more obvious and seems to come out of nowhere. The difficult part is that shaking is a description, not an explanation. In older cats, it may happen alongside pain, weakness, feeling unwell, stress, feeling cold, poisoning, or … Read more
Senior cat weight gain can be easy to miss at first. In many homes, it happens gradually rather than all at once. A cat may look a little broader through the middle, feel heavier when picked up, or seem less keen to jump and move around as before. Sometimes there is a simple everyday reason … Read more
Senior cat lumps and bumps are not something owners can reliably identify at home. If you notice a new lump, the most useful first step is to note where it is, whether it seems to be changing, and whether your cat is uncomfortable, then speak to your vet. Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes … Read more
Senior cat cloudy eyes can be worrying to notice, especially if the change seems new or more obvious than before. Sometimes the cloudiness is gradual and easy to second-guess at first. In other cases, it seems to appear more suddenly and feels hard to ignore. The reassuring part is that cloudy eyes do not always … Read more
Senior cat hearing loss can be easy to miss at first. In many older cats, the change is gradual, so owners often notice it through small everyday moments rather than one dramatic event. You may find your cat sleeps through noise, does not respond to your voice as reliably as before, or startles when touched … Read more
If you have noticed senior cat drooling, it is understandable to wonder whether this is something harmless or something that needs more attention. A small amount of drooling can happen in some cats when they are very relaxed or purring, but new, frequent, or heavier drooling in an older cat is worth noticing, especially if … Read more
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