Life-stage guide
Kidneys, thyroid, joints and subtle behaviour changes to watch.
Straining in the litter box, small hard stools, or fewer than one poop a day can signal constipation in cats. Learn the early signs, safe at-home hydration and diet steps, and the red flags that mean your cat needs a vet now.
Arthritis is common in older cats but easy to miss because cats hide pain. This article explains the subtle signs — reluctance to jump, changed grooming, hiding — how vets diagnose it, and the home changes and vet-guided treatments that can dramatically improve an achy cat's comfort.
A cat becomes a senior around age ten, and most hide illness well. Learn the real changes after ten, the three most common senior diagnoses, and why twice-yearly vet visits, monthly weigh-ins, and small home tweaks add years of good-quality life.
Around age 10 a cat enters its senior years, and its needs quietly shift. This overview covers what to expect — from diet and mobility to the common diseases of older cats — plus the home changes and monitoring habits that help your cat stay comfortable and healthy for years to come.
