As time goes by, cats will also "aging". The lifespan of cats is very short, with the longest being only more than ten years. A cat will enter the old age at around 7 years old. If a cat has these symptoms, it means that it has become older. The pet owner must be careful!
Vision:
Cats will lose their vision when they get older. Many people don’t know that cats are already highly myopic, so in many cases it is difficult for pet owners to detect the cat’s vision to decline.
At a certain age, pet owners should take their cats to check their eyes regularly to prevent blindness caused by untimely treatment of eye diseases (such as cataracts ).
Action:
If the cat starts to grow old, you will notice that it is originally active and no longer wants to move. It doesn’t want to pay attention to all the fun of its owner, because its ability to move begins to deteriorate, and its muscle mass is also decreasing, and it can’t raise the strength anymore.
At this time, cats are prone to bone and joint diseases. When necessary, they must take them to seek medical treatment!
Weight:
Cats get older and their metabolism gradually slows down, their intestinal absorption and digestion ability decreases, and their appetite is declining, and their weight continues to decrease, thus gradually losing weight.
Pet owners with conditions must supplement their nutrition in time at this time and choose some nutritious foods they like to eat to feed them.
Audical aspect:
Old cats will also experience hearing loss. They can originally listen to high notes above 10,000 Hz, but their ear sensitivity will become worse after they grow old. Just like people, they will also experience deafness in severe cases.
So, pet owner, don’t blame your cat for ignoring you at that time, maybe it really can’t hear you calling him.
Oral:
Cats become older, their immunity will continue to decline, and the probability of suffering from oral diseases is also very high (such as: tooth loss, oral ulcers). The pain caused by oral diseases will also affect their appetite.
Therefore, pet owners should also pay more attention to the oral health issues of elderly cats.
Hair quality:
Cats get older, their hair will fall off and no longer grow, and will gradually become frizzy and sparse. At that time, I no longer had the motivation to clean up myself, and I no longer want to lick my hair. I just wanted to lie quietly, so the hair quality would become less and less luster.
So the owner will accompany it when he has time and comb it out.
How should cats take care of aging?
1. In action,
1. Companionship: Cats are old, and like our elderly, they will become the "three-year-old child". At this time, it needs the company of their owners.
2. Regular care: It is very important to comb its hair, trim its nails, and clean its mouth, ears, eyes and nose.
3. More exercise: Cats don’t like to jump high after they are old. We can take them to walk in quiet places with fewer crowds, so that they will feel relaxed; the height of those objects at home can be lowered, such as adjusting the height of cat climbing frame layer to make it jump more easily.
4. Regular physical examinations : It is recommended to take them to the hospital for physical examinations regularly.
2. In diet,
feed high-protein cat food: cats are aging, and the body is actually the most lacking in protein , which has a much greater demand for protein than kittens. Pet owners must provide supplementary nutrition to the elderly cat in time, so that they can stay by your side healthier.
Conclusion: If you have old cats at home, you must cherish your time together!
