Companion Animals

Companion Animal Welfare and Feline Senior Wellness 2026

Feline senior wellness programs are systematically improving quality of life for aging cats, with 2026 bringing expanded monitoring and treatment options.

Key Facts

Cats are considered senior from age 11 and geriatric from age 15
Common senior cat conditions include CKD, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, and arthritis
Annual wellness panels detect treatable disease at early stages in 1 in 3 senior cats
Blood pressure monitoring is essential for senior cats as hypertension causes blindness and stroke
Cognitive dysfunction syndrome affects over 50% of cats over 15 and is now treatable

Welfare Considerations

Senior cat wellness programs transform reactive to proactive care for aging cats. Regular monitoring and early intervention extend healthy, happy lives for senior felines.

What You Can Do

Book senior wellness panels twice yearly for cats over 11
Include blood pressure monitoring in senior wellness checks
Discuss cognitive dysfunction screening and management with your vet