As time goes by, our pet cats gradually grow older. Although we cannot stop the pace of time, we can capture the signal that cats are getting older so that we can take timely measures and see how many of your cats have been hit!
1. How old is this cat? The lifespan of a cat is generally about 12-, and the lifespan of a long-haired cat is slightly longer than that of a short-haired cat; the lifespan of an indoor cat is longer than that of a cat raised in the wild; the lifespan of a male cat is longer than that of a female cat.
Cats usually enter old age at the age of 7-8. Most cats die around the age of 14, and only a few cats can keep them over 15 years old.
2. Signs of cats getting older
1. Sleeping longer
A healthy cat sleeps two-thirds of its sleep a day. When he gets old, his physical function will begin to weaken, the cat will become more and more sleepy, and the time will be longer and longer. He often lie down all day.
If your cat's sleep time increases, this is actually one of the signs of his aging!
2. Anorexia
When cats enter old age, their digestive function will gradually weaken, and their sense of smell and taste will weaken, so they no longer become interested in food. Even if they face their previous favorite food, they will become indifferent and lose appetite, which is also a sign of cats' aging.
3. Loose and fall off teeth
As humans age, teeth loose and fall off, so do cats. It becomes looser and looser and no longer wears. If the cat's teeth begin to wear, it becomes looser and looser and looser and will begin to wear. This is also one of the reasons that affect cats' appetite.
4. There is another obvious characteristic of a cat getting older, that is, its hair will become lighter and lighter, and the hair on its nose and mouth will become white (except that the hair is originally white), and the hair will fall a lot, the skin will become loose, and even wrinkles will appear, showing a little aging.
Usually, you should comb your cat's hair, which will stimulate their acupoints, promote blood circulation, and be beneficial to their health.
5. If there is glaucoma or cataract
, we can also judge whether the cat has signs of aging from the cat's eyes. The kitten's eyes are always embarrassed and full of interest in the outside world. As the cat grows older, his eyes gradually become listless, loose, and even turbid, indicating that he is old.
The cat is old and has prone to cataracts, glaucoma or other eye inflammation. In severe cases, cats may also be blind, so it is best to take the cat to check the eyes regularly.
6. Become more afraid of cold
When they grow up, they will be more afraid of cold. Many old cats will find a warm place to live, if your cat is often in the sun, or lying on a radiator, it means he is old.
3. How to take care of the old cat
1. Don't disturb him. The sleep time of the old cat will increase. Sleep can fully restore its body. At the same time, it is also maintaining its brain. Therefore, when the old cat sleeps, do not disturb him, try not to make too loud noises to scare him.
2. Regular examinations
Take the cat for a physical examination regularly to detect abnormalities as soon as possible and treat and maintain them as soon as possible.
3. Diet should be nutritious
As we grow older, the appetite of old cats will gradually deteriorate and metabolism will slow down. Pet owners should choose high-protein and easy-to-digest cat food as their staple food, which is beneficial to the health of the cat.
Recommend "Natural Cat Food for Greedy and Not Greedy", choose fresh chicken and sea fish and wild chrysanthemums, which are high in protein, fire-free, rich in nutrients, good absorption, and meet the nutritional needs of cats. It also contains probiotics, which can regulate the cat's stomach and intestines and strengthen its physical fitness.
4. When cats enter the elderly, their bones will become more fragile and their limbs will be weak, so they need to supplement calcium. Pet owners can give him some pet calcium tablets to strengthen their bones.