Diseases of elderly cats:

1. Arthritis

As cats enter old age, their activities become less active, and long periods of sleep add to the Lying down frequently can easily lead to arthritis. Moreover, elderly cats are particularly prone to obesity, which can also lead to arthritis in cats.

2. Oral diseases

Old cats have loose and lost teeth, which will affect their chewing function and are also prone to oral diseases, such as dental calculus and gingivitis.

3. Hyperthyroidism

Once an elderly cat suffers from hyperthyroidism, the cat will lose weight and suffer from diarrhea because the thyroid secretes too much. Symptoms include vomiting and rapid heartbeat.

4. Chronic renal failure

As older cats grow older, their organs gradually age. Chronic renal failure is also a common disease in older cats.

5. Digestive system diseases

The gastrointestinal function of elderly cats is getting worse and worse, and the function of the digestive system will also become worse. Digestive system diseases will occur, and symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea are prone to occur.

6. Alzheimer's disease

Elderly cats begin to experience memory loss. They cannot remember where their food bowls are, and they no longer know the location of their litter boxes. , then you should be alert at this time that your cat may suffer from Alzheimer’s disease.

7. Kidney disease

Kidney disease is a sign of gradual decline in kidney function as the cat ages. Cats at this time will have many unusual behaviors. Especially for male cats, when they are too old, they are very likely to suffer from some reproductive organ diseases.

To prevent diseases in elderly cats, you should do the following:

1. Conduct regular health check-ups on cats to ensure timely discovery and timely treatment.

2. Keep the cat’s mouth clean.

3. Reasonably adjust the diet and feed the cat with cat food with nutrients suitable for elderly cats, which can have a substantial impact on the cat’s lifespan.