Caring for the Senior Cat
There is no specific age that makes a cat a "senior" as all cats age differently according to breed and genetics. As a general guidline, a mature cat is between 7-10yrs, a senior between 11-14, and a geriatric cat if they are 15 years or older.
The American Association of Feline Practitioners and Purina worked together to create a 32 page, easy to read and understand brochure about caring for your older cat. If you would like to read this information online or print it out to read, then please click the link below.
NOTE: You must have a program able to read .pdf files. An example of a program is Adobe Acrobat.
FRIENDS FOR LIFE: CARING FOR YOUR OLDER CAT
In addition to the above pdf file, there is also an article created by Cornell University of Veterinary Medicine. Included in this article is a check list of things to monitor to ensure your cat is at its healthiest.
