Care for Older Cats
Older cats get more sensitive to noise, are not as playful and are in general much less active. It does not mean that you should leave him alone and let him sleep all day! An old cat still likes to interact with his humans: You should groom him, play with him without any excess of course, on a daily basis. An aged cat's metabolism slows down and he will gain weight. Older cats become lethargic due to over weight. So, try to monitor his diet and keep him active if you can. Older cats fed dry kibble tend to have cleaner teeth, less gum disease and a better weight. If you switch food, make sure to introduce the new one slowly as it could upset your cat digestive system. He will probably have muscle, joint, neck pain and arthritis. Feeding him from an elevated cat feeder will help with the pain, and it will be easier for him to reach the food itself as it will be elevated. Keep water accessible at all time, as he needs to be kept hydrated. Make sure that your cat has a wa