DEAR PET TALK: Do older cats need different care? Our cat is 10 but acts like a kitten! She chases strings and balls. Everyone thinks she’s much younger. CAT LOVERS DEAR CAT LOVERS: That is great that ...
Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and what causes it? A: Hyperthyroidism is caused by benign tumors in the two thyroid glands located in the cat's neck. The tumors ...
Cats are good at hiding discomfort behind their graceful movements which makes aging hard to detect. When they enter their senior years their bodies and behaviours change in ways that deserve extra ...
What’s less well known is allowing your domestic cat to roam outside exposes them to considerable danger – and the risk of a ...
Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and ...