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Senior Cat Health
Common health issues in aging cats including thyroid, kidney, liver, and cognitive changes.
Key Facts
- Most common problems: hyperthyroidism and kidney disease
- Hyperthyroidism causes weight loss despite increased appetite
- Liver issues: hepatic lipidosis, lymphoma, FIP, cholangiohepatitis
- Cognitive dysfunction can cause restlessness, vocalization, disorientation
- Dental disease increasingly common with age
- Hypertension often secondary to CKD or hyperthyroidism
- Adding a kitten to household is stressful for senior cats