When Cats Start Getting Old, They Do THIS
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2023
- Signs Your Cat is Getting Older: Understanding the Aging Process in Cats
As cats age, their physical and behavioral changes can sometimes be difficult to spot. In this video, we'll discuss the common signs that indicate your cat is getting older and what you can expect as they age.
We'll cover topics such as changes in activity level, sleep patterns, dietary needs, and grooming habits, as well as the signs of age-related health issues. Our goal is to help you understand the aging process in cats and provide tips on how to support your feline friend as they grow older.
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I had this cat, Spooky, she lived 22 years. One day the vet told me that she was not going to last for much longer. On the day, I just sensed it, Spooky lay on the bed next to me and we just lay together till she passed. I am so glad that I spent those last hours together. I think we were both comforted by it. Spooky you're in my heart and never forgotten.
I had a cat named Spooky as well, though she didn't make it to 8. It wasn't a pleasant end for her... God-damned heart disease!
R.I.P. Spooky's.
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God bless you,my friend. So sorry for your loss.
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22 years for a cat is a lot! Congratulations for caring about her till the ebd🎉
My old cat Charlie was incontinent and had "kitty dementia" before he passed. When he started that, my wife wanted him put down. I kept up with it for almost 2 years! He passed peacefully in my arms, at home. For that, I will be eternally grateful.
The same thing happened with my 19 yr old cat who passed away last year. I took extra care of her for 2 yrs before she finally went, and I'll never regret making that decision. My family wanted to put her down after her stroke, but she was her sweet self till her last day, even though she was a mess of an old cat. I admire the dedication. Not everyone understands, but you did an amazing favor for that little one.
Great that you cared for him until his last breath!
You did the right thing. you gave Charlie a good life. you are loved. 🙏🏻 🌈. I feed my cats only Purina One, and I’ve cut back on dry food. Thanks for ypur kindness🐈 🐾.
In sickness and in health I will always be there for my cats.
God bless you,sir.
It’s so hard see my Dexter get old…he suffers with joint pain and kidney failure and this video helped me to understand some of his behaviors.I make sure that I don’t take a moment of my time with him for granted. I’ll love him through it all…it’s just so hard seeing my best friend suffer so much!😥
Amen!
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Same. My baby is 17, and I've had him since he was 8 weeks old. I'm committed to him 💙🐈⬛
Lost my baby girl last December. She was 4 months short of her 20th birthday. She was the last of a four kitten litter. We spent her last few hours on the bed, together. There when she came into the world, there when she left. Miss her, and her sibs, so very much.
My cat is 22 years. It has all these behaviors. But he has no intention of "giving up". He's happy and I don't let him miss anything!
How fabulous! I believe two of my cats were at least 22 plus years and lived a good life. We held out together till the very end. I am sure we get our pets in the next life. Their little souls live on.....we will see them again.
My cat is turning 18 this year. She is happy and healthy and I hope she lives into her 20’s ❤️
@@FawnieFox Sounds like a plan! Happy for you and your sweet kitty! You good cat mommie!
Yes, we will.
Please share what’s her diet over the years. What’s the secret ?
My old boy just turned 25 years old on Valentines Day and he's exhibiting many of these behaviors. He even suffered a stroke at one point and has those symptoms as well. But he's holding on.
What kind of food do you feed him, or what do you think has helped him live so long? Hoping mine lives that long 🤍
@@leahb1233 As he got older I fed him less and the best soft food is grain free soft food, he loves it. As for his age he has never been outside at all. Also his breed a Norwegian Forest cat. They are known for they're long life span. Thanks for your question and I hope you can help your fur baby in the same way.
What is the name of the cat food and brand that you fed him? Why does keeping them inside increase their lifespan? Thank you
Oh my. That is extreme.
Thats great. your a good owner. . im a vet volunteer. Start paying attn a little more now. Tips for long life: try cutting back on dry food. it cause urinary blockage and kidney disease. Upgrade to Purina One. you cats will live longer. Use more canned food and mix water into it. if you have a senior cat. bring it on for a full senior blood panel. it tests overall health. have fun 🐈
My cat is 10 so seeing many comments about cats living to their 20s is very inspiring 💗
the oldest cat to ever live lived to be 38 years and 4 days old, you might have 20 or more years left with your cat
I've had cats living to 20 and beyond. Keep kitty inside. Follow this lady's advice in this video. I feel you've got many more good years with your furry one. Ten is good!!!!! ❤
my aunts cat lived to be 24 but the vet also told her it was the oldest cat he's ever seen.
@@whitetiana3022 That's awesome! Yes if cat has good hooman cat can live long life!!!!!
@@whitetiana3022 that’s so cool!
I lost my 22 years old cat last year. I miss her very much, she was rock solid and feral.
You gave your cat a good life, you are loved. 🙏🏻 🌈
I’m so sorry
i just lost my 15 year old fur baby a few days ago. so sudden. she was fine then they next morning she was not eating, drinking barely moving and sitting in a corner. by the time i took her to the vet she couldn’t even stand on her own. i didn’t want her to suffer so i had to say my goodbyes. absolutely heartbreaking and i’m still crying randomly thinking about how much i miss her. came home from work the other day and automatically put food in the bowls for all the cats (i have two others) but i put it in what is now an extra bowl i hadn’t moved yet. 😔 i love my other cats but my midnight was my heart for half my life. rip my little angel. i’m so glad i took so many photos of her ❤
You gave your cat Midnight a good life, you are loved. 🙏🏻 🐈⬛. 🌈
You sound like such a good owner. i’m a vet volunteer. For your other two kitties: try cutting back on dry food. it cause urinary blockage and kidney disease. Upgrade to Purina One. you cats will live longer. Use more canned food and mix water into it. if you have a senior cat. bring it on for a full senior blood panel. it tests overall health. have fun 🐈
I’m so sorry for your loss.
My cat is 16 years old and she's having the opposite of all these side effects.
She plays more, hunts more and still loves to sleep and cuddle. 😂❤❤❤❤
Awesome! What do you feed your cat?
My little darling is 16 also. She still has 3am zoomies and started chasing her tail. She still loves the laser dot and has a good appetite. I'm so blessed to have her in my life. I'm her butler.
@@marypugliese5424 haha that's awesome. Makes me happy to know this. Bless
My cat is 20 and still my baby regardless of his older behaviors ❤
My Girl is 18 this year. Absolutely so important not to get mad with them about vomiting or litter box issues. I have seen my girl a little confused and vomiting. I guide and help her. Definitely more sleep and she appreciates a less busy and quiet environment. There are some very beautiful things that your senior Cat shows as well. 🐕💗🐾🇦🇺
mine is around 18 we dont have the exact year we assume she was 1 in 2005. very healthy but lately she has been eating wet dog food and will even fight the chihuahua.
@@teknowil cats should not eat dog food. Cats need Taurine which is only in cat food. Dogs can eat a little bit of cat food (they love it) but cats should not eat dog food
Maybe your cats craving a taco or two? Lol oh that poor little dog.
Obviously vomiting and toilet issues are not their fault. You'd have to be an idiot to reprimand them for those things. Don't!
Yes, my little kitty is turning 18 in July. I love her so much, but she’s an old lady.
A helpful hint for those who's older cats are starting to have mishaps concerning the litter box. Putting down puppy pads around the litter box is helpful for when they try but don't quite make it. I had one very old cat who thought that putting just one of her feet inside the litter box was good enough! Putting down the puppy pads around it was a life saver!
Great idea! Thank you.
Aww one paw that's adorable
Thank You Jola for sharing this, will start this, see how we go. 🐈👍
I wish I had thought of this for my old puss
I have that problem with my 19 year old girl, she doesn’t get her butt into the box. I put down pee pads but she’ll get on the pee pad but her behind is over the edge so the pee goes on the floor.
My Sahara caught a mouse about a month before she just stopped eating. She was 17-18. I have a photo of her last day, asleep on the sofa in the light of a sunbeam from the window. She would get me up in the mornings by standing on my shoulder and putting her mouth right next to my ear before emitting a sound like a 1920s intercom buzzer. RIP baby.
I'd love to see that cat photo.
Sorry for your loss , been there done that many times . It's never easy dealing with the loss of a close friend, a companion . A best friend .
You gave her a good life, you are loved. 🙏🏻. 🙏🏻. 🌈
Our Soot lived till age 23. He had so much fun being naughty
Ill bet he was great! 🙏🏻. 🌈
Ill bet he was great! 🙏🏻. 🌈
My little boy almost made it to 18 years of age. For 16 years he did really great, but in the last two his hearing went, his did not verbalize much and it was not very loud, and his purring was very muffled compared to the roar it had been, he vomited a lot and became very picky about what he ate, and would not drink sometimes which caused me to use an eyedropper to hydrate him which worked very well, he also lost a lot of weight. He liked to play until only a few months before he passed. He had a few problems with the litter box but not much and he had only one incident of confusion. He loved being cuddled and petted until a couple of months before he passed, and he would like to stay near me, with in visual range all the time. In the end he stopped grooming himself and in the last few weeks he became unable to jump up on things or get down from heights. He was my buddy and I miss him very much.
You gave him a good life, you are loved. 🙏🏻. 🌈
Thank you for sharing, ❤ 🐈
As a senior cat adopter I can affirm hydration is top of your priorities, along with regular vet visits.
And in return I got me the most affectionate best friend ever.
You are right! Thanks for taking in the old kitties :-)
I noticed that too (wasn't my cat, roommate's ex gf left it there) but we wound up getting along. She was a freakin camel tho, never seen a cat drink so much, bout 10 yrs old.
@@T-roc57 Cats are prone to kidney conditions as they age.
@@chef423 once cats get to there senior years health problems can come on much quicker
@@chef423 Cats do mask their pain, so sometimes a mild change in behavior can indicate something even more serious, so vet visits can sometimes be to only way to identify a problem.
For example my cat was eating more than usual, which turned out to be related to a serious problem with his thyroid, which was putting pressure on his heart. Now thanks to medications he's doing much better.
Luckily, my beautiful 14 yo calico developed only increasing attachment. She even became more playful after 10. She lives with FeLV for past 6 years, so it's like a miracle to me.
A true miracle! One of my 14 year old cats is living with diabetes...
We have had a stray that moved in a year or so ago and the vet thinks he's about 16 or 18 years old. Skinny and no teeth left but he's the most playful of all our cats and always wants attention. I think it depends on the cat to a certain degree.
My grandmas cat is 20 years old and wants to cuddle with her all the time. She is a happy cat. ❤
Awesome, grandma must be a good owner. Im a vet volunteer. To help her cat live longer please share this info: try cutting back on dry food. it cause urinary blockage and kidney disease. Upgrade to Purina One. you cats will live longer. Use more canned food and mix water into it. if you have a senior cat. bring it on for a full senior blood panel. it tests overall health. have fun 🐈
I started out with 4 litter-mates and am now down to one who is 16 this year. It has broken my heart three times now to part with them and it's tough facing the inevitable with the last surviving member. But the two of us soldier on and enjoy each other's company as we can.
It’s so hard isn’t it. Your words are do beautiful, what a deep relationship you have with you Cat, wonderful 🐈💗
Cats can live happy lives into their 20's so don't be worrying yet. Just give her all the love you can and they will try to stick around. I just said goodbye to my 21yr old and I miss her terribly
I feel for you. We had a stray that put down a couple litters before we could get her captured and fixed. We only have on cat from the first litter and two left from the second. We took care of them all but things happen to cats, it's part of having many of them. Each loss is hard. We get a lot of strays, there is a barn across the road and people dump their unwanted animals here thinking they will be fine as "barn cats". Idiots... but we take them in a help them. We provide food and water, give them shelter, get medical attention if needed, and get them fixed. Some have become indoor cats and some want to remain outdoors.
Group hugs ❤
I've owned quite a few Cats. now. I noticed that if You place Water Bowls in different random locations like a front hallway or by a sliding door they always drink from it. I've had several Cats that loved drinking from the Tap in the Bathroom as well. Have a nice day.
We bought a pet drinking fountain that continuously cycles water through and have found that the cats are much more interested in drinking water now.
They do love to drink water from the most randomly placed containers.
@@themissuscostelli497 Yes they love running water.
I don’t like cats messing around in sinks in case there’s germs or backed up water.
And Walmart sells a simple water fountain for about $20!!
My cat is 10 years old and still acts like a kitten ❤
That's because you baby him! 😺😸😹
@@johnny5isalive2020 actuallyi I don't don't baby her at all I do what necessary to take good care of her she just loves to Play alot
That's adorable 💕
@@tigerpeltofwindclan8431 thank you this year she will be 11 years old and it will be our 7 year anniversary as a family 🌹🥰♥️🐾
Mine is 13 and behaving like a kitten too. I have a feeling he’ll be around for some years to come ❤
My dear Kitty liked to cuddle up beside me on the couch all the time in her older days, she became 18,5 yrears old. I miss her.
You gave her a good life. 🙏🏻. 🌈
I really hope we get to see them again some day.
In my heart I firmly believe that we will indeed see them again one day.❤
Me, too.
Their souls live on
No, you won't. It's a ridiculous notion I'm afraid.
@@sandersson2813 so as you, and yet, here you are. Guess some ridiculous things CAN be real.
I'm 57. I just realized that I have become an older cat.
Me too 😻😻😻😻😻
We’ve just lost our little man Alfie at just over 14 years old. We all went to the vets on a Friday night and gave him every chance. All tests but his kidneys were failing. He was the apple of everyone’s eye. Irreplaceable and we still get tearful now 1 month after. RIP champ. Xx
My little diva is 16, I’ve noticed she is getting weaker and seems more stiff especially in hind legs. Even with her increased napping she still plays at times in shorter periods, goes outside often even if it’s not off the front sidewalk, the main thing is that she is definitely more cuddly, she wants to spend more time in my lap and being held, she was always an “on her own terms” kind of cat, not sure if it’s the age or the new kittens (1-1/2 now) that’s lead to this. She’s changed some of her habits too and tends to groom me more than she ever did, instead of just my head she’ll groom my face and beard, I try to let her as much as my skin can take her rough little tongue. With that, she doesn’t groom herself as much but let’s me know when she wants to be brushed or pet with wet hands (she’ll burst into the bathroom for that). I give her any food she asks for, her favorites are roast beef, raw meat, and watermelon. She seems content for now, and other than the stiffness and shakiness when she first gets up she seems to be happy, which is all I can ask for.
If,you think your cat is in pain due to stiffer joints, ask your vet abt Solensia. I gave it to my old man cat and it helped his pain immensely.
My parents used to have this one cat for almost 18 years. He was very sweet and friendly in his old age. I did grew up with this cat from almost 9 years old to almost 27 years old. This cat liked me over the years. He was my buddy in growing up with him. He was very good around a kitten. He was very skinny. He gotten sweeter in his old age just liked when he was a young cat. I was lucky to cuddled him in his old age.
He muvt have been great. 🙏🏻 🌈
Ha- that's nice-- after all these years (I'm 66) I finally discover I"M AN OLDER CAT!!! ha.
Mee too!
It's the cat life for me ✌️🇭🇲👍
That's so funny. Was thinking how they are like us as they age. Only problem is young people don't give older people the cuddles.
@@myunknownland9272 Maybe younger people won't give us cuddles, but our cats still will.
Same, lol. Remember, as cats we have nine lives, right?
My girl is 11, I like to describe her as a delicate little flower that blooms a little bit more each year.
She was a very scared little kitten when I first had her and it took me 3 months to get close to her with a lot of patience and kindness.
Our relationship is so precious and she trusts me 200%. She even gets more sociable with other humans and never ceases to surprise me as we grow closer each passing day.
I love to watch her grow and be happy as she gets older.
Your precious Girl sounds like my girl Lily and yes they do look to us for trust Ruth other people, this in itself is so beautiful. 🐈💕
It took 3 months to befriend my now 14 year old cats ❤
My guy is 14. He is more cuddly for sure and a lot less bitey than when he was young.
We understand each other and have a comfy routine that keeps him happy. God help me if I deviate! Haha Kitty will yowl and glare at me if I'm even 5 minutes late to bed.
He has become a good traveler by car as well. No complaints. He snuggles down in his carrier and is quiet and calm for the duration, and at our destination as well.
The last time I left him with a cat sitter in our home he wouldn't eat or drink and got very sick while I was gone. I promised him I will never leave him again.
This came out the day my 17 year old female orange cat passed away.
I’m so,sorry your dear one has passed. Praying for your comfort and peace.
Well I have a small fluffy black cat named Nebula I found as a kitten under my house in December 2021 during an Arctic front. And my spouses cat that we got in 2017 and a year later a younger sibling. And a tortoiseshell that is older than Nebula by 6 months we where given by my sister-in-law on December 31, 2022 because they could have a cat in the house.
So at one point we had 5 cats until the oldest passed away the day after my birthday.
I’m sorry to hear this. Hope you find peace after grieving.
I am so sorry for your loss! My 16 year old diabetic cat passed also, 2 months ago. 😿
I’m really sorry. I know how difficult that is.
My boys turn 16 in a month, the one that used to come out with me and disappear for 2-4 hours in the woods now rarely even goes out, and if he does he rarely goes far or for long. He doesn't keep his white paws quite as clean as he used to either, but that's ok. My other one has occasionally peed inappropriately (on say a dirty pair of jeans I tossed by the bedroom door to bring down for wash)... I just chock it up as they needed washing anyways.
These guys are the first pets I've ever had make it to even 15, so I'm even more aware of the little changes I might see in them.
Yeah, my late cat was part time outside, but after 7-8 he went out less and less each other. And his couple years only in the summer at that.
Hope that cat urine smell washes out.
My 16 year old started to lose his enthusiasm for being outside a few years ago. I suspect the chipmunks and bunnies in the neighborhood are happy that he's mellowed in his old age.
Unfortunately -- tragically -- many older cats are dumped on the street when their putative caretakers cannot be bothered to deal with the issues associated with normal aging. Many have shown up on my doorstep over the years. Of course, I took them in.
My cat “Brother” is 18 and showed a lot of these signs, but still goes out every day to patrol his property, and won’t hesitate to open a can of whoop ass on any intruder. He did this last night!
is your little bro a serial killer l.o.l.
He sounds great, very loyal. 🐱, Iim a vet volunteer. I wouldnt let him out at night. its gotten too dangerous, prefator attacks on cats are on the rise. like with coyotes. if you feed your cat inly when he comes in for the night, then you can get him to stay in. coyotes come out at 3 or 4 a m. also try cutting back on dry food. it cause urinary blockage and kidney disease. Upgrade to Purina One. you cats will live longer. Use more canned food and mix water into it. if you have a senior cat. bring it on for a full senior blood panel. it tests overall health. Suggest not letting them out, or near the woods, because especially at night. predator attacks on cats are on the rise, coyotes. in the very U S state. Have fun 🐈
Yeah, we have an abandoned cat who lives in our garden, we take care of him. He comes inside to eat and sleep during day, for the night he always leaves. Vet said he is 14 years old, he has been with us for 7 years. I noticed he became unclean and can not groom himself well anymore. Unfortunately he is also a very fluffy cat. We shave him in spring as much as we can. He does not mind - just lies and purrs
My first house came with a cat - he was like 1 when I got him - and he was out every night also. This tuxedo cat started getting unclean - mostly clumped up fur on his back half - when he got older. He made it to 14. Next cat had same fur clumps, but when she made it to 14 I changed her diet as a birthday present lol (From basic Purina to Science Diet - she loved her dental food!) and her coat improved and the fur clumps stopped!
I’m glad to have found this video. My 15 y.o. male is displaying many of these behaviors, though no dementia related ones (yet), and I feel more understanding and at ease about these. He still has plenty of life left in him, but I know it’s not going to be forever. I just want to make him as comfortable as possible for the time he has remaining.
My Luna became 22. She was deaf for years but was never very talkative. When she meowed it was so loud. But when she started screaming to me I knew that wasn’t into character. She had sky high thyroid values. After giving her meds she became the quiet love dove she had always been. Unfortunately she developed a nasty cancer and had her put to sleep when she developed a painfull ulcer that couldn’t be treated anymore. She was amazing and so strong. She knew exactly what she wanted and who she loved right untill the end. My vet ended her life very peacefully and she died in my arms.
I had to chuckle at #10
Cats don't need to be 'senior' to be stubborn
But shed at a tear at regrets too
That I should have spent more precious moments with them while they were still with us
That is a very common thought when they pass. We don't realise how precious they were til they're not there anymore..
@@mellawes533 The worst thing and I have done this 4 times, especially if there is a long illness involved, the memory of those last days or weeks dominate.
I try to recall the happy times and the 20 years we had together, but those memories have a stronger hold than over the happy days. I don't know how other people handle their losses, it's not the sort of thing you want to go into, but that's how I feel after these losses.
I'm sorry, but stubbornness isn't a trait of older cats. I've never known a cat that wasn't stubborn... regardless of age.
True!
My cats just turn 14 last month they still act like kittens! Their brother Apple went through all of this, he had hyperthyroidism he was euthanized October 27 sometimes he went on the floor, in the end he couldn’t stand to drink water. I had to groom him. I also gave him probiotics vitamins towards the end. I still miss Apple but he lived eighteen years and 2 months.
Such a horrible thing! Stop promoting euthanasia! Real veterinary Doctors will treat the animal until their very end!
I have a geriatric cat household. We recently lost our beloved Mr. Pink, at 22 yrs old, to cancer. About 4 months prior to our discovery of the cancer Mr. Pink was doing all the things you listed. I had never had an old cat so did not know the signs. We now are a “Pride” four. 2 females between 12 -14 yrs, and two males, sons of one of the females, at 10 yrs. old. We do our best with food and regular vet visits. Hopefully, they will have the long lives.
🇨🇦. Sorry to hear about Mr. Pink. There’s always the ‘one’ neighbourhood cat that everyone knows. When the neighbours’ cat Mr. Pinkerton passed away there were thirteen neighbours at his funeral in the backyard. Everyone mentioned how they knew him. It was wonderful. Most people would be grateful to have that many at their funeral. Your kitties have a good home.
@@trudgingtheroadofhappydest3983 Thank you, you are very kind. That funeral must have been something. Everyone knew about Mr. Pink as he was the most loving cat we have ever had. He was a Siamese in the “old” Apple head style, not the pointy triangle they breed now. He was the sweetest cat and greeted everyone who came in. All he wanted was to sit on you lap ALL DAY LONG!! He raised the 2 boys that we kept and they loved him. He was the smallest of the 5 but he was the head of the Pride and everyone bowed to him. He weighed a whopping 8 lbs and kept the two Maine Coon mixed kittens in check. The “Twins”, as we call them, are now 18 and 20 lbs. but they never challenge Mr. Pink as they knew he was the head Lion!! We miss him but we knew it was time to end his misery.
@@ojp1837 I often say to myself and others when it’s time to put our pets to rest, that we have to hurt so they don’t have to anymore. We always know when it’s the right time. We’re down to our last old cat. No more for us. Mostly because of our ages and the cost of vet bills. Take care.
@@trudgingtheroadofhappydest3983 Us too. When these 4 pass it is the end for us having pets. I’ll just visit my friends with cats when I need a “ kitty fix”!! LOL
My grandparents are going through versions of this… 😢❤ gives me even more compassion for dogs and cats when they get tired and confused.
Yes, that can happen. Im glad youre paying attn to them.
When my cat hasn't had enough water or has t cleaned properly ,I stroke a wet flannel over her fur . She licks mire water and the major clean is done ....I also found that when younger ,they go out in the wet grass and even the rain and this refreshes their coat .....so the wet flannel stands in for that
I've two rescues of indeterminate vintage, but they've got these symptoms pretty much split between them. Good to know these are normal. Cats I've had from early on aged slowly because we kept active. Also, these two may still be mourning their owner who passed away.
Same here, we find out that other Cats have these in common.
2, one 12, the other 13, thank you for this, as I now understand why Kitty is yeowling at night as well as the change to her usual meow. This makes a whole lot of sense! Heart-breaking but useful, thank you.
Very informative, my Nicole is now 18 years old and showing some of the things described in this video. She is still very healthy but is slowing down, like she can no longer jump up to big heights, she is no longer a climber and I put that down to age.
My cat is nine years old and is stuck to me like glue. But, she's always been this way.
At 10 years old, Sherlock still enjoys a good zip at 04:00….across the bed….the little bugger!
But since we lost his brother and litter mate Watson to cancer 6 months ago, he has been a LOT more clingy. I thought he was missing his brother and I was considering getting him a new companion. Now I’m not sure.
Very informative video. Thank you ❤
I just lost my sweet baby girl puddy on the 5th I can’t take the pain she was 17 years old I’m still crying uncontrollably I miss her so much
I feel for you 💔 I'm so sorry for your loss and hope the grief subsides a tiny amount each day so that you can just concentrate on remembering the happy times x
@@abs24820 bless you
Fascinating, a few things I recognize. But quite a few of those were a thing since he was young. The loud meowing and excessive cuddling namely.
But he still sprints around the house regularly and is extremely strong... He could bench press my other cat who's extremely obese(working on it, but he's also extremely smart)
I had to guide my Yasmine on the Rainbow Bridge last December. I don't know exactly how old she was because she arrived in the courtyard in 2008 and she was already grown up and sterilized. She was adopted by me and some neighbours and she used to come and go from one home to another, until in 2020 she became ill with diabetes, so I kept her at home with me, which she didn't like too much. In the end she had become skin and bones with a big belly, I gave her two insulin shots each day and other treatments but she couldn't clean her fur and didn't like to be brushed, made all her "needs" on the floor that I kept covered with paper, rugs et cetera. The last time I brought her to the veterinary he advised me not to let her go on like that. A decision the costed me a lot of suffering but he was right, I would have been selfish to want her live again like that. Now I keep the small box with her ashes near my bed
Bless you for having the strength to do what was best for your furbaby. I've had to do that and it wasn't easy but it just affirms how deeply committed you are to their well-being.
Im sorry for your loss. you gave your cat a good life.
🙏🏻. Yasmine. 🌈
i have a ginger cat named gizmo hes been with me as my first cat since i was a teen i got him as a therapy cat hes 11 next month which is about 60 in human years and i gotta say this video is spot on in many places about him while he does still like to go out he does not like to play anymore he'll stay in one place for the entire day and sleep he often forgets where his tray is when its right beside him or he cannot get up quick enough to rush to it he was also diagnosed with dementia and he forgets a lot and gets on my lap a lot more i cant believe he has spent nearly 11 years with me he means the world to me and it has been a treat to grow up with him
He sounds cute 🐱 Iim a vet volunteer. try cutting back on dry food. it cause urinary blockage and kidney disease. Upgrade to Purina One. you cats will live longer. Use more canned food and mix water into it. if you have a senior cat. bring it on for a full senior blood panel. it tests overall health. Suggest not letting them out, or near the woods, because especially at night. predator attacks on cats are on the rise, coyotes. in the very U S state. Have fun 🐈
My cat's movement was hindered both by age and an ACL injury in his right back leg.
His leg and walking were never the same, even after surgery.
I feel with you cat.
I also had a ligament torn but in my left back leg and my other hind leg is messed up, too.
walking felt weird for years after those surgeries.
An even better way to know your cat is getting older is to keep track of how old they are.
That's not always possible when you rescue or adopt a cat with an unknown history, Karen.
@@fabledfantasty7343 Well, you obviously didn't realize I was just joking , so you sound more like a Karen than l do, Karen.
that's a good advice.
thank you!
Our 18 year old cat has been stubborn and noisy since he was 3 months old 😂 So far the only big change has been an insistence on me putting his favourite cushion on my lap every night for cuddles and preferring to drink water out of my glass 😅
I love my aging kitty. She sleeps a LOT, and she is affectionate. Perfect pet...
TY 4 info. Our cat is 11 y.o. She has always been a Gung-Ho semi-feral cat, although she spends winter primarily indoors. She is very loyal, prefers only company of me/wife, very communicative, very head-strong, but abides by rules, although w/glare! She has slowed in past six-months( She hunts less, formerly her passion). Of course we worry, but must acknowledge that nothing is forever. (Our last two dogs lived for 17 yrs ea, one went in 2014/one in 2017, but were great friends w/Rowrrr-Rowrrr!( born 7/2012) From our observations, we may loose another pet in a yr, maybe two.
Great video, thank you.
I remember when my cat kiki died she slowly walked into my room, looked at me meowed and fell down. She died before we got to the vet
So far so good! Thanks. 😺🐦🤓
That describes my current 12 year old cat pretty well. However, my 18 year old cat that recently passed away was kitten to the end.
I have a senior cat that got rescued from an abandoned apartment as a 12 week old kitten. He has been my buddy ever since. Always had the best food and a comfortable bed ( mine) to sleep on. I have to move in summer of '24 and can't take him with me. Having him put to sleep will break my heart, but he has lived a good life, and that is for the best. There are times I wish someone would do the same for me. I'm and old dude too, and have to suffer more ailments than I can cope with. I hope my insurance can hold out.
Thank you for this article, but makes me sad 😞 I love my senior cat Joey.
Thank you for these excellent informations
Honestly, my late cat was stubborn when young, too.😁
Ohhhhhhh amazing cats living long life❤
I have had many, many cats over the years. I did have one who I thought had dementia. It was somewhat manageable, she would not use the litter box, but did use reusable puppy or bed pads. She was very sweet though to the end. Her aging occurred once my children were grown and it made managing her needs easier. Otherwise every piece of clothing that missed the laundry basket would have been a target.
She sounds like she was a pleasure to own. there are many cats in shelters that would love to be taken home! I recently cut back on dry cat food, upgraded to Purina One, and mix water into it. made all the difference
My cat tom was 20 he had most of the the things on the video 1 thing i did notice he would forget were his food was and his meowing was very loud he also had a lot off accidents so i put puppy pads around his tray some around the unit tom was the most Placid cat i have ever new miss you TOM
Kitty-man is still with me 31 years later since mum passed away
7 more years and Kitty-man can make Guinness Book of World Records
That's amazing!
Creme Puff (August 3, 1967 - August 6, 2005) was a mixed Tabby domestic cat, owned by Jake Perry of Austin, Texas, US. She was the oldest cat ever recorded, according to the 2010 edition of Guinness World Records, when she died aged 38 years and 3 days.
Poor kitty, I feel you. I'm barely middle aged and I'm feeling old too.
My sweet black and white kitty passed away 2 weeks ago. He was 18 1/2 years old - longer than any pet I ever had - even my beagle who lived to be 15. I miss him a lot.
Skippy got an embolism that immobilized his back legs, and caused great pain on Halloween (2:30 AM). As the Vet said it would likely be irreversible, I decided to let him go. Skippy passed on peacefully, as I gave him chin rubs. He had been sleeping more, and did want to sleep on my lap more often in the last 3 months.
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My two eldest cats are 7. They started showing some of these behaviors. I read somewhere recently that your cats are considered seniors between ages 7-10. So my two eldest babies are considered old now.
I have an old stray who is at least 20 yrs old. Old Man is toothless so I give him wet cat food diluted in water. That way, he gets his water.
My boy zorro turned 14 while my female cat tiger turned 11 only difrence for now sleeping alot more and somehow my oldest cat is calmer around ppl less feisty lets say but both are in good health and get a check up every year
Several things help with taking care of elderly cats, but some are just things you should do in general even if they aren’t elderly. Like, get a water fountain for them! A bubbler/flow pump like ones used in aquarium kits will help a lot to keep the water fresh for longer. Proper food and vet care, proper grooming care. Don’t cheap out on any of those, but be careful since “expensive” doesn’t always equals to “best”. A good vet clinic or hospital will often have someone that specializes in scheduling diets for pets with special needs (like diabetics, renal and cardio pets), some places will even be able to either find for you or mix/make targeted pet food for your pet needs, even if they might be a bit pricey. Medicated food other than the special need ones and dietary aids might need to be incorporated in their daily routine depending on their situation as well. Learning how to give them oral meds and how to trim their murderpaws can often be learned with some time and care and help a whole lot for home care of elderly pets, so don’t be shy and ask for tips or outright help on learning those from your local vets. More often than not they will really appreciate the help on those.
Yes, you are so knowledgeable. one of my cats , at 18, get Hills science diet. there is little to no regulations on pet food ingredients. The following is the advice I send to cat owners:
Iim a vet volunteer. try cutting back on dry food. it cause urinary blockage and kidney disease. Upgrade to Purina One. you cats will live longer. Use more canned food and mix water into it. if you have a senior cat. bring it on for a full senior blood panel. it tests overall health. Suggest not letting them out, or near the woods, because especially at night. predator attacks on cats are on the rise, coyotes. in the very U S state. Have fun 🐈
Good info
Very interesting thank you for posting I have a cat he's about 18 lb him since he was little so far I have not seen any difference in him but he is on a urinary diet limited to what he eats that's all he he eats any drinks and I always watch that but thank you very much I really enjoyed your video
I still have my 17 year old cat named Jackie, who I adopted from my parents when she was 4 years old because they were going to give her back to the shelter, since she was having behavior issues and couldn’t get along with two new kittens they had gotten. So Jackie became my cat rather than return to the shelter, because I was very attached to her.
Fast forward 13 years later and Jackie is still my cat and still doing well - both of the kittens that drove her out of her house are dead, as well, but Jackie is still going strong. She’s an extremely polydactyl cat, too - 26 total toes with 8 on each of her front paws and 5 on her back paws… that’s a lot of claws to clip.
You just said they like to be alone. My cats just refused to use the litter box anymore.
Maybe it was the type of litter you used. Try to use various kinds that won’t bother sensitive paws. Or maybe a lightweight variety. Sometimes a different litter box is needed. Perhaps one that kitty can easily step into. They make ones for senior cats that have very low sides. My friend put pee pads in an empty low sided litter box for her senior cat and he started using the litter box again. Just some suggestions for you. Good luck.
@@leosunrising I spent over $100 on litter. We moved into a new house and they never got used to it. In my apartment, they NEVER skipped the cat box. Never. They’ve since passed on. They were 14 and I loved them dearly. Trust me, the vet recommended multiple cat boxes on all floors of my house and I wasn’t going to have my house with multiple liter boxes on every floor of my house. I loved them, but they had medical problems and had to be put to sleep. Trust me, those cats were my heart. They had regular medical checkups and dental cleanings, and custom lion haircuts. I don’t want another pet. It still hurts. Take care.
@@lindalove7193good on you trying everything for your beloved pets. So sorry for your loss and continued heart ache.
My last cat needed 2 litter boxes one for poop, and one for pee. We got a 2nd when he became more of an indoor, to avoid having to change the litter so often, but he had a different idea.
Our elderly cat Itty Bitty has IBD, and her appetite was on and off. After spending tons of money on diagnostics and various prescription novel protein foods, we almost lost her on several occasions. The vet said a probiotic might help, and that Proviable was the only probiotic that had been clinically proven effective. We decided to start giving her Proviable 2x a day, along with a mostly hydrolyzed protein diet. Her turnaround has been astonishing, and knowing what I know now, I would try Proviable on any cat who has health issues and/or is losing their appetite.
We had to put up a gate because our 15 year old cat wouldn't stop using the dining room as a litter box. He's still hungry and uses the litter box. He's just old. Still affectionate.
1:12 Well... I guess my youngest is an old cat now. She's constantly on me wanting cuddles.
my gray dude at about 17 started showing his age, he did live to 22. he only screamed when he forgot what he was doing near the litter box. Had to remind him nothing. like a geriatric kitty
My sweet girl Chachi, is 20+ and exabits almost all of these behaviors...poor baby. I think the most challenging for me is the loud scream meowing in am, then refusing the food I cook for her. I groom her daily and have to wash her paws because she no longer grooms herself. I adopted her at 4? years from a shelter and she's been a wonderful companion for the last 16 years...sadly she unlike my other previous 6 cats has never been a lap cat, although now she will let me hold her for a few minutes
My Cat Charm is 18 And She Is Going Thru This ❤😻
Gosh,I dread my babies getting old,i love ❤️ them soo much,they're my best friends honestly.. Drake(my profile pic) and Delilah Ophelia my Mackerel Tabby girl.. I love cuddling with my little ones.. I often wake to them sleeping with me,and thats so comforting to know they're there with me
They are a gift from above. My cat now is 21 and doing zoomies. Mischievous...yes. I feed her real chicken..tuna..not beef. Ice water..twice a day..meals three times a day. She keeps going ..how long ..I don't know but what she has given me..I never leave her unattended now.
I love my cats! (My buddy to the left here approves of this statement.)
Well I miss my cat - he was 22 he knew how to survive in the most comfortable way possible- with the humans being poor… we love them as friends an Curiosities..
Thank you
Basically the same as humans. And dogs. We had two cats and one dog pass away from old age. While the cats were mentally and physically OK until their last days - no dementia, incontinence or other "undesirable" things, our dog was much worse, suffering from most of the things mentioned in the video. Currently we have one dog and one cat. They are both "in their prime", slowly coming into their autumn of life, in the case of the older cat, she might already there. But lucky for us, no health problems. Both remain active and have no health problems so far.
I have sibling Ragdolls just about 17 years old. I know they have kidney issues but they still use the box well, eat well, vomit sometimes, but that's not really anything new. The hard thing right now is, they've always been very vocal, but now they'll ratchet it up to screaming. It doesn't seem to be associated with pain, maybe more dementia, because if I speak sharply, whichever one is at it will stop, and/or, the squirt bottle is pretty effective. They still love each other, will groom each other, and even sometimes play. They see well enough to jump from a low table into a window sill. But the screaming, oh my gosh, I've never experienced anything like it, and it sends me nearly into a panic. Maybe it's because in that moment, they're panicked?
My old cats weren't interested in playing after the age of about 3, they both lasted to about 17, I miss them very much 😕
Our 15 yr old ain't slowing down yet, but has been a lot more cuddly with me than his dad.
Yeah, my boy is 20. He’s pretty deaf, he’s got arthritis in his back hips, and he takes a long time to decide what he wants to do sometimes. He’s very skinny, but his appetite is pretty good.
My 22 year old started peeing in inappropriate places, and it was bloody at times. He also stopped grooming and started sleeping in his litter box. When he wouldn't leave it, I moved the food and water closer, but even if I took him out of it, he climbed back in. Vet said he was just getting old, nothing to do 😢.
sometimes there is a time when you have to take them to a vet and get them...
Sounds like a UTI infection if there's blood in the urine
What kind of vet do you have??? Your cat has classic urinary tract problems----severe! With Blood in urine---he has to be in severe pain. Don't let him suffer--do something!
Aww 🐱 Hi, vets can get desensitized sometimes.
I’m a vet volunteer. Theres more you can do…try cutting back on dry food. it cause urinary blockage and kidney disease. Upgrade to Purina One. you cats will live longer. Use more canned food and mix water into it. if you have a senior cat. bring it on for a full senior blood panel. it tests overall health. Suggest not letting them out, or near the woods, because especially at night. predator attacks on cats are on the rise, coyotes. in the very U S state. Have fun 🐈
contd. Check for urinary crystals, and kidney function. there shouldnt be blood. dry cat food can cause this in males if its not high quality. 🐱