Your Aging Siamese - Tips for Better Living
Your elderly Siamese likes routine. Cats, particularly as they reach their geriatric years, dislike change. Changes that are mildly stressful in a young cat can be overwhelming to an older cat. It's best to try and maintain a routine for your elderly Siamese. Don't move the food dishes. Try and avoid rearranging the furniture. Keep to a routine schedule as much as possible.
Older cats often suffer from kidney failure. Siamese cats are no exception. Having plenty of fresh water available is important for all cats, but is particularly important for your older cat. The kidneys need to be flushed regularly and as they stop working as efficiently there is an increased need for water.
Water fountains are now made especially for cats and will often encourage your elderly Siamese to drink water. A good water filter can also be important. Whatever you use, make sure the water is fresh.
Many manufacturers make special diets for elderly cats. Your Siamese may appreciate this and the lower protein and phosphorous in these diets may slow the decline in kidney function. As cats age, their sense of smell decreases,so a diet for an older cat needs to smell strongly. Many older cats have lost teeth. They may find it easier to eat a wet food. In addition to being easier on an old kitty's mouth, wet food will increase the consumption of water as there is far more fluid in canned food than in dry.
As cats age, they may not see as well or hear as well. In some cases they may have some arthritis. This can make the elderly Siamese feel more vulnerable. It's helpful to be extra reassuring when something frightens your Siamese. Be aware that arthritic cats can't jump as easily and may need a little set of steps to reach a favored napping place. Watch out for their balance as well and avoid falls. A cat who doesn't see well may need a baby gate set up to avoid falling down a stairwell.
Elderly Siamese continue to love attention. An older cat provides a calm and contented joy that isn't available to a younger cat. It's a wonderful thing to be able to cuddle with an old friend where each understands the expectations of the other. A little bit of extra thought can make those years even better for your aging Siamese.
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Bonnie Koenig lives with her three cats. She and her Siamese maintain their website http://www.mysiamese.com
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