Advanced approaches to managing the complex medical and behavioral changes that affect quality of life in geriatric cats aged 15 and older.
Geriatric cat welfare depends on proactive multi-system health monitoring rather than reactive treatment of crises. Cats that appear to be simply slowing down with age are often experiencing treatable pain, organ dysfunction, or cognitive impairment that significantly reduces their wellbeing. Regular senior wellness examinations including blood pressure monitoring, thyroid assessment, and mobility evaluation allow earlier intervention. The goal of geriatric care is not extension of life at any cost but maximization of comfortable, engaged life for whatever time remains.