Senior Cat Care

Learn how to keep your senior cat healthy, comfortable, and top of mind during their golden years.

Keeping Your Senior Cat Healthy

Complete Cat Health Guide for Every Life Stage

Ellen Malmanger, DVM

What Are Cat Supplements and How Do They Work?

Barri J. Morrison, DVM

How to Bond with a Senior Cat

PetMD Editorial

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When Is a Cat Considered a Senior? What To Expect When Your Cat’s Aging

The average cat lifespan is 13–17 years, though many can live to be 20 years old or more. With such a long life, proper care is vital for each of a cat’s life stage—especially when they enter...

Ken Lambrecht, DVM

All Senior Cat Care Articles

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Why Do Cats Bury Their Poop?

Hannah Hart, DVM

10 Most Common Illnesses in Senior Cats

Barri J. Morrison, DVM

Why Is My Cat Hiding?

Hannah Hart, DVM

How To Create an Accessible, Safe Home for Senior Cats

Jamie Lovejoy, DVM

Why Does My Cat Stare at Me? 6 Reasons Cats Stare and How To Respond

Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB

10 Best Cat Foods in 2025, Recommended By Vets

PetMD Vet Advisory Panel

13 Tips for Keeping Your Cat Exercised and Mentally Stimulated

Krista Seraydar, DVM

Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) in Cats

Hannah Hart, DVM

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Arthritis in Cats

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