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Owners of older cats often notice changes in their cat's behavior, but consider these changes an inevitable and untreatable result of aging. However, any alteration in your cat's behavior or physical condition should alert you to contact your veterinarian.
As your cat ages, he or she may experience a decline in cognitive functioning. Your cat’s learning and memory may change, in addition to her sleep cycles, and other day-to-day behaviors. Learn more about cognitive dysfunction in older cats, and how to treat it.
3 Μαΐ 2012 · You should tell your veterinarian about any behavioral changes, including shifts in appetite and water consumption, incontinence, aggressive behavior, mental confusion, and tendencies to hide from familiar people. You can also purchase an at-home test to monitor your cat’s digestion.
30 Ιουλ 2018 · With increasing age, there are many changes to a cat’s physiology, behaviour and vulnerability to particular illnesses. Physiological changes include reduced ability to smell and taste food, reduced ability to digest fat and protein, reduced hearing, immune function, skin elasticity and stress tolerance.
1 Νοε 2010 · Recent clinical studies indicate that old age in the cat is accompanied by increased behavioural signs such as wandering, vocalization and night-time activity that are not attributable to identifiable medical problems. It is essential, therefore, that veterinarians include behavioural well-being in the routine care of senior cats.
24 Αυγ 2018 · How old age affects your cat's behavior. Old age impacts cat behavior in much the same way it impacts humans. Older cats are likely to have less energy (which translates to even more napping and lounging about than they did in their prime).
16 Μαρ 2023 · Aging cats may have behavior changes like forgetting where you put their litter box, being less active, or acting more aggressive. If your older cat starts acting differently, it might be a sign of...
