Important indicators of aging generally start to be obvious as cats turn 10 years old. Here are important signs that you should be on the lookout for as your once active furball slows down in his twilight years:

• Likes to spend more time alone, away from their humans or other pets that they usually play and interact with regularly.
• Poor appetite
• Unable to recognize people and pets they are familiar with
• Tend to commit potty accidents
• Sudden changes in their sleeping patterns
• Persistent vocalization at night or at any time during the day for no apparent reason
• Forget important skills and routines they have previously learned and performed without any problems.

Senior cats benefit from regular wellness checks at least twice a year, except if there is a need to monitor your pet for health problems or response to treatment regimens.

As the body of your senior cat deteriorates from years of wear and tear, your pet will need more visits to your North Phoenix, AZ veterinarian for wellness checks, monitoring of an existing health problem, dental checks, and other types of veterinary care that are needed to promote the cat’s health and wellbeing.