Cats are living longer due to improved veterinary care and nutrition. Supporting senior cats through age-related changes requires proactive welfare management.
Senior cats often suffer silently from multiple age-related conditions. Arthritis pain reduces mobility and grooming but may be mistaken for normal ageing. Hyperthyroidism causes chronic anxiety and physiological stress. Proactive veterinary monitoring, appropriate analgesia, and environmental adaptations - including accessible litter trays and resting spots - can dramatically improve quality of life.