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Senior Cat Health Care



There are now more pet cats than dogs in the North America. Improved nutrition, prevention of infectious disease and advances in veterinary medical care have
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Spice of Life (Senior Formula)
resulted in pets living longer and healthier lives. In North America, over the last ten years there has been a 15% increase in cats over 10 years of age and the proportion of the feline population aged 15 years or older has increased from 5% to 14%. It’s a great time to be a cat!

What are the clinical signs?
  1. With advancing age body functions change.


    2. As cats age, all of their body systems are affected:

    Reduction in exercise may result in reduced muscle tone, which may Senior Cat Health Care Imagefurther reduce the cat’s ability to jump, climb or exercise. This may also lead to a stiffening of the joints and arthritis.

    When coupled with a reduced metabolic rate (common in older individuals), lack of exercise can result in a fall in energy requirements of up to 40%. If a cat maintains a good appetite, its daily food intake must be reduced to prevent excessive weight gain.

    Inappetance (lack of desire to eat) may develop in some senior cats since the senses of smell and taste become dull with age and periodontal (dental) disease is common.

    Gut function and the ability of the intestines to absorb nutrients are reduced in older animals.

    Thirst is also decreased, causing an increased risk of dehydration, especially when combined with concurrent renal insufficiency (kidney disease which is common in older cats).

    Most specific nutrient requirements are not yet determined for senior cats. However, it is often assumed that older cats have some degree of subclinical (underlying) disease, particularly of the kidneys and liver, hence a diet with moderate protein restriction is usually recommended.

  2. With advancing age, any medication must be given carefully.


    3. Changes in physiology not only affect food absorption, they also affect the way many drugs are metabolized. Liver and kidney disease occur commonly in older cats. When coupled with mild dehydration, these can result in reduced drug clearance rates and marked elevations in drug concentrations circulating within the blood. When treating geriatric patients, the dose and dosing intervals of some drugs may need to be altered.

    The Spice of Life Senior Formula is a safe and effective energy booster and used to prevent senior cat health care issues. This all-natural formula is great for rebuilding nervous system, immune system, stamina, liver and digestion, as well as for aches and pains, while helping to improve your pet's cognitive function. Click here to learn more about Spice of Life.
Does my senior cat still need to have regular booster vaccinations?
Although little is known about the feline immune system, it is generally assumed that with age immune function may deteriorate. This may in turn result in a reduced ability to fight infection or screen for neoplastic (cancer) cells. Regular booster vaccinations are generally recommended and prompt treatment of disease is essential. Our veterinarians will determine the appropriate vaccination program for your cat based on its physical condition and lifestyle.

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