Senior cats start slowing down as the years of wear and tear catch up with them. Their days are now spent sleeping and just lazing around. Their interest for activities that they once loved doing now starts to wane. Decreased activity levels may be caused by painful joints or it could also be due to an underlying health problem.

Here are some distinct changes that senior cats experience as they enter their golden years:

•    Senior cats can easily be affected by extremes in temperature and sudden changes in their immediate environment.

•    The sense of hearing is one of the important senses that start to deteriorate during a cat’s senior years. The cat may also experience age-related vision problems.  

•    Distinct changes in the cat’s skin and hair coat is caused by the reduced capacity of the sebaceous glands to produce and secrete oil that is essential in maintaining the pliability of the skin.

Fortunately, you and your Kennesaw Mountain Animal Hospital in Marietta, GA can help improve your pet’s quality of life during his twilight years before he finally crosses the rainbow bridge/