Cattitude - Episode 167 Health Tips For Our Senior Catizens - Making Their 9 Lives Count
According to the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, cats are living longer lives because of advanced focus on health, nutrition and fitness. Cats are considered to be geriatric around 15 years old, but today more and more cats are living into their late teens and early 20s. Similar to humans and our canine companions, aging presents some health challenges including sarcopenia, age-related muscle loss, which can affect a cat’s mobility, activity and overall quality of life. This week Michelle Fern is joined by nationally respected veterinarian, Dr. Albert Ahn to discuss essential tips for caring for your aging cat.