Older cats often slow down in ways that seem easy to explain. They sleep more, lose a little weight, drink a bit more water, and owners chalk it up to age.

To figure out why a cat's behavior may have changed, a good physical examination by a veterinarian is in order. This week, I had a question about an important member of the Cohen household for Dr.

Cats do not simply grow old. They soften, they slow, they become quieter versions of magic we once held in our arms as kittens. Some cats seem to age with an elegance that feels almost poetic. Their ...

As cats grow older, some begin to show strange new behaviors. They may start meowing more often, seem confused, or struggle to sleep through the night. While these symptoms might be easy to dismiss as ...

I recently acquired a cat who is not quite a year old as a playmate for my older cat who is 13. My older cat has had a history of intermittent eye problems with redness and discharge. My vet always ...

DEAR PET TALK: Do older cats need different care? Our cat is 10 but acts like a kitten! She chases strings and balls. Everyone thinks she’s much younger. CAT LOVERS DEAR CAT LOVERS: That is great that ...

Now that kitten season is winding down, older cats waiting patiently in shelters for adoption can now bask in the spotlight a bit more. While few things are cuter than kittens, we think there’s plenty ...

"Well, actually it's a lot different," said Lara Strazdin, manager of external relations for the Iams Co. in Dayton, Ohio. "Believe it or not, cats age at a must faster rate than, dogs but they live ...

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