Care of the older cat

Care of the older cat: "Will my cat need different care as he gets older?
Your cat is likely to prove an extremely rewarding companion as he gets older. Cats often become increasingly affectionate and companionable, and like to be with you more and more. Your cat may become less playful, but not necessarily - healthy cats often still like playing at 15 or 16. So don't stop playing with him - he will enjoy it and he really needs the exercise and stimulation. Click here: Slow Mouse Cat Toy for an ideal toy he will love.
The older cat may be stiffer and have arthritic joints so he may not be able to jump up so high. If one of his favourite snoozing places is higher up, you may want to provide steps or stages he can climb on to help him get up there. Also he may not be able to get to all parts of his body to groom himself, so do groom him regularly. If part of his coat becomes matted, cut it off or get the vet to do it. You can find some really helpful products here: Cat Hair Care Products at PetCareCentral.com!
Sometimes also when he becomes less active his claws will grow long and will need clipping regularly. He is likely to object strongly to this so again you may need to seek the help of your partner, a friend or the vet. If this is not done, his claws will curl round and pierce the pad, which will cause infection and be very painful.
Older cats have different dietary needs - for example they need less protein and phosphorus - so do make sure that you give them food that is designated for senior cats. Your cat may object at first as food for younger cats has more fat and is more tasty, but do not give in as the extra protein and phosphorus is bad for him and can cause kidney damage. You will need to be specially careful if there is a young cat in the house who is on junior food, as the older one will go for this if he can"

Relating to cat caring for cat

Relating to cat caring for cat: "If I adopt a new cat who is very nervous and timid, how can I help him to relax?
This partly depends on the reasons why he is nervous - which of course you may not always know. I took on a two-year-old cat who had been ill-treated, and for the first three weeks he hid under the sofa or behind a piece of furniture. He would come out at night to eat his food or use his litter-tray. Gradually he started to come out a bit more and a bit more, but if I tried to touch him he would cower away as if he expected me to hit him. After three weeks he suddenly came to me of his own accord, and now we are trmendous pals! If he appears very nervous, keep him shut in one room at first and just let him take his own time.
A cat may have had a very frightening experience which makes him just want to hide away. Some people advise the use of kittening pens in the main family living room. If the cat continues to hide he will never learn to face life, whereas being in a pen he knows he is safe while seeing the life of the family going on round him.
If a cat is feral - i.e. has never been socialised to mix with humans - it can be extremely hard to get him to settle in your home if he is an adult. Some experts advise that the best thing to do may be to neuter him and let him go back to where he came from. Having said that, I do know people who have successfully brought round feral cats, but it takes huge patience and perseverance."

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