It is not difficult to notice that with age, circumstances force a domestic cat to behave differently.
It is necessary to have an idea of the signs of creeping old age at least in order to provide proper care for the animal.
You can navigate by age if you know the year your pet was born and the life expectancy of this breed.
On average, an animal's habits change at 7-8 years, although some pets continue to lead an active lifestyle until 12-13 years.
Signs of old age
1. The animal's fur becomes duller, the cat tries to jump on high objects less often, moves less and sleeps more.
2. The animal's character changes and even violent cats become more docile.
Sometimes cats become irritable, but this is more likely due to illness. More and more often they come to their owners themselves.
3. Older animals begin to sleep up to 20 hours a day, which is completely normal for their condition.
4. They become even more demanding in food, may refuse their usual food, and begin to eat less but more often.
5. Cats are no longer so zealous about their fur, especially long-haired breeds.
Having discovered these signs, you need to think about choosing the right food for your pet, buying vitamins, and even better, consulting a veterinarian.
Author: Igor Zur