สุขภาพแมวสูงอายุ

Key Facts

• Most common problems: hyperthyroidism and kidney disease
• Hyperthyroidism causes weight loss despite increased appetite
• Liver issues: hepatic lipidosis, lymphoma, FIP, cholangiohepatitis
• Cognitive dysfunction can cause restlessness, vocalization, disorientation
• Dental disease increasingly common with age
• Hypertension often secondary to CKD or hyperthyroidism
• Adding a kitten to household is stressful for senior cats