The sign of cat's aging

It is natural that human being and also cat get older. Especially, and sadly, our lovely companion animals's time are so fast. As they get older, they become weak and silent. Normally, 6 years old to 9 years old is middle age. And after 9 years, if your cat shows some signs, it is the evidence of senility. Then, take a careful look and carefully manage the health of your companion cat.

Let's see what is the sign of cat aging.

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Cat legs are bent and its gait changes

Older cats with weak hind legs and hip muscles walks with knees bent or it may limp in one leg.

If your cat hesitates and cannot jump the high that it usually climb, put handy stair for your cat, so that it can climb.

The Grooming Posture Changes

Older cants may not groom after meal except around its mouth. When the cat get older, it gets arthritis so it gets less flexibility. That's why, it is difficult to groom with bending its body. Take a good look whether cat has dung on its hip and clean it. 

Often Vomittingl

As the cat gets older, it becomes more sensitive to certain foods and less digestive power. If your cat eat food or snack well and vomit, it is good to ban food. Feed food for aged cat and choose snack that does not contain food coloring and preservatives. If you often see your cat unable to swallow food or vomit all day, and the matter vomited with blood, you must bring the cat to hospital.

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The appetite disappears

It is very important for cat's health whether your cat can eat well or cannot. It does not reveal the disease well for cat. So, if the cat can't eat well, it has some problem in body and it would be serious. It is good to bring it to hospital and do medical check. And check the cat's weight daily. 

Often diarrhea and constipation

Older cats are more vulnerable to diarrhea and constipation. Check the condition of their poo daily. Especially if the blood stains on the cat's stool, you should go to hospital.

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Old cat sleeps 18 hours a day

It is well-known that cats sleep most of the day, especially when they are older, they have longer sleep times. Older cats sleep 18 hours a day. 

Crying loudly

Experts say cats feel uneasiness and often cry when their eyes and ears become uncomfortable. Like a person, a cat also grow in voice proportional to the darkening of the ears. Some times, older cats can be decreased in intellectual ability or cognitive impairment. If your cat cries out loudly and shakes its body, it is sign of disease. It need immediate treatment.