Hearing problems in older cats
Around the age of 7-11 years some cats will start to show early signs of ageing such as blindess or deafness. These changes can be a sign that there is a serious [...]
How do you keep your best friends around as long as possible?
The answer is early diagnosis and treatment which can be achieved by visiting your veterinarian for twice yearly check-ups. Dogs and cats age much faster than we do and as a result, [...]
What should you feed your senior pet?
Senior pets require a specific diet with fewer calories, less protein and phosphorus. We recommend premium pet foods specifically formulated for senior pets. During your pet's senior health check-up our team will [...]
Things you can do at home to help your older pet
As pets age, two kinds of changes often occur. The first is age-related change such as vision or hearing loss. These are normal and generally cannot be prevented. The second kind is [...]
When is a pet considered to be a senior?
Pets age much faster than people do, and their rate of ageing depends not only on the species type but also on the size of the breed. Cats are generally less than [...]
Arthritis and cats
Studies have shown that up to 90% of cats aged over 12 years are showing signs of osteoarthritis (Hardie et al, 2002). However, cats are very adept at hiding any illness (especially [...]
