When your favorite feline friend is aging, give some extra TLC.

By Susan Easterly

Not long ago, cats were considered seniors at eight years old. Today, it’s not unusual for veterinarians to have feline patients in their twenties. Thanks to improved nutrition, living indoors, and advances in veterinary medicine, cats live longer and are now considered older at 12 to 14 years, says Richard Goldstein, DVM, assistant professor in small animal medicine at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, whose oldest feline patient reached a healthy 22 years old.

“Growing older is not a disease,” he emphasizes. “While it’s true that senior cats are more likely to get different conditions, some older cats are perfectly normal and don’t change at all.” …

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