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Symptoms And Treatment For Feline Hyperthyroidism

January 10, 2024
Kristen Levine
Cat Health & Safety, Cats, Senior Cat

Recognizing Cat Hyperthyroidism Symptoms in Senior Cats

Hyperthyroidism is a common issue in senior cats, but it is treatable. Here's what you should know about feline hyperthyroidism symptoms and treatments.

Tips On How To Help Your Cat With Kidney Disease

January 10, 2024
Kristen Levine
Cat Health & Safety, Cats, Senior Cat

Everything You Need to Know About Cat Kidney Disease: Symptoms and Home Care

One common issue in senior cats is Kidney Disease. Here is how you can help at home.

November 20, 2023
Kristen Levine
Cat Health & Safety, Cats, Senior Cat

How to Help a Cat with Arthritis and Care for a Senior Feline

Arthritis tends to develop with age, but there are things that can help soothe our kitties sore joints!

September 13, 2023
Kristen Levine
Blog, Cat Health & Safety, Cat Lifestages, Cats, Senior Cat

How to Recognize and Control Your Cat’s Osteoarthritis Pain

Cats are masters at disguising their pain – but just because they try to hide it doesn’t mean they don’t experience it intensely. It’s up to us as cat parents to learn these silent and subtle pain signals and get our cats the treatment they need to control their pain – especially when it comes…

August 23, 2023
Kristen Levine
Adult Cat, Cat Health & Safety, Cats, Senior Cat

What’s the Normal Cat Heart Rate: Checking Your Feline’s Heartbeat and Other Vital Signs

In between wellness checks with your veterinarian, it's important to regularly monitor your cat's vital signs, including weight, respiratory rate, temperature, dental health, and overall behavioral changes. When you know what's normal for your cat, you can more readily detect warning signs early.

May 16, 2022
Kristen Levine
Cat Health & Safety, Cats, Senior Cat

3 Reasons Why Older Cats Get Dehydrated and How to Help Them

If your older cat is dehydrated, it could signal your cat has a serious disease, such as kidney disease, diabetes, or hyperthyroidism and should see a veterinarian right away. There are tell-tale signs your cat is dehydrated and easy at-home measures to take to keep your cat hydrated.