165166 1160 Pets Cats Cat Care & Grooming true Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:33:04 -0700 /system/videos/1/66/51/16/165166.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, pet, pets, cat How To Care For an Elderly Cat http://www.howcast.com/videos/165166-How-To-Care-For-an-Elderly-Cat http://www.howcast.com/videos/165166-How-To-Care-For-an-Elderly-Cat/edit approved 133 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=165166"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=165166" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 17 kevinveselka http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165166/Picture_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 2122 false false false 62848 1 30 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165166/30.jpg Build ramps or stairs Older cats are less active and have trouble reaching things, so build ramps or buy pet stairs to help Kitty onto his favorite chair or windowsill.

]]> 62849 2 40 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165166/40.jpg Schedule checkups Schedule veterinary checkups every 6 months.

]]> 62850 3 44 Tip Ask your vet whether you should change your aging kitty’s diet. For instance, some older cats do better on a diet of canned food.

]]> 62851 4 51 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165166/51.jpg Keep cat away from drafts Make sure eating, sleeping, and litter areas are in cozy spots throughout the home, far from any drafts. Older cats feel the cold more easily than youngsters.

]]> 62852 5 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165166/64.jpg Groom cat Self-grooming habits may take a hit as your kitty’s joints become stiff. Remove loose hair and stimulate circulation by brushing or combing your cat once a week.

]]> 62853 6 72 Tip Approach a cat with hearing problems from the front to avoid startling him.

]]> 62854 7 78 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165166/78.jpg Keep fresh water within reach Kidney function often declines in an older cat. Keep fresh water within easy reach.

]]> 62855 8 86 Tip If your cat seems to drink and urinate much more than usual, schedule a vet appointment. Kidney medication can be very helpful.

]]> 62856 9 94 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165166/94.jpg Keep cats indoors Be extra vigilant about keeping older cats indoors—the sad truth is that some older cats go out and don’t come back.

]]> 62857 10 104 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165166/104.jpg Give him attention Though your cat may not be as frisky or playful as he once was, he needs your love just as much as ever. Take time to give him extra attention—and lift him onto your lap for a cuddle if he can’t jump as well these days.

]]> 62858 11 120 Fact Cats were considered sacred in ancient Egypt, and many pet cats were mummified—sometimes with a handful of embalmed mice by their sides.

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