When your cat’s golden years arrive, pay extra attention to his veterinary needs and daily care.

By Ilene Springer

To you, she looks pretty much the same as when she was a kitten. Her fur is still brightly striped. Her eyes are still grass green. But she’s definitely acting older. Perhaps she seems to get lost in familiar surroundings. Or she’s reluctant to jump like she did when she was younger. And she doesn’t keep herself quite as clean as she used to.

As much as you want to deny it, your cat is undergoing age-related changes, both physical and mental. Veterinarians define a geriatric cat beginning anywhere from seven to 12 years old. But according to surveys, the percentage of cats living over the age of six years has…

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