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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
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Ken Lambrecht, DVM

All Senior Cat Care Articles

Showing 1–8 of 32 articles

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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