Podcasts about senior cat

Listeners have written in this past week with questions about caring for their aging felines. This episode is a great mini-handbook of the things you need to keep in mind when caring for your senior cats.

On this episode of the Furbaby Question of the Day Stephanie talks about how awesome senior cats are and why you should adopt one now! Should I Adopt a Senior Cat? I hear this question a lot asking if someone should adopt a senior baby rather than a young cat or a kitten. Today I am going to share with you the reasons why you should consider adopting a senior cat! Now first, what constitutes a senior cat in age? I went back to the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), and they said that the term “senior” can be described as an aging pet, but the number of years considered to be “senior” varies. Other identifiers like species, breed, and the state of their organs can also help determine if a cat has reached old age. Now, the International Veterinary Senior Care Society says a cat is considered a senior when they reach 7 to 10 years old! So that surprised me, but it also made me think. A lot goes into our cat's health and just like humans, what we eat and consume affects every cell in our bodies. The takeaway here is that you can adopt a “senior” cat and have MANY years or even a decade left to spend with them! So, what does that give us? Well, a huge gift. Senior cats are impressive. Here are some great reasons why you should go out and adopt one right now, or two! One, senior cats are already housetrained so they understand how to use a litter box and are acclimated to feeding routines and the proper bowls and accessories for this. The only time you may run into an issue outside of the box is if your cat legitimately has a medical issue like a urinary infection, or something behavioral. Both, medical and behavioral can be readily checked out and worked through. So don't let that deter you. These babies know what they're doing, they'll be just fine in your home. Two, an older cat has already gone through kittenhood, so this means they are usually calmer or more laid back. Sure, they will still get the zoomies and it is so fun to watch them spaz out for a minute or two, but generally speaking they are calmer. They also know the routines of car trips or vet visits and usually manage these things well. They are great to travel with actually! Three, you also know what their temperament is like by this point. Kittens Grow into their personalities and it takes some time to see just who they really are or who they end up being. So, all those points about taking the best care of your kittens and bringing them up with love comes into play here. With a senior cat you know what they really love to do, and what they need to feel secure and happy. Plus, they communicate well. Four, Senior cats may be more affectionate. Now I know a lot of families love to have what we call the lappers: a cat that loves to snuggle and curl up on your lap. I agree, few things are better in a day than an hour spent with these purring, amazing souls curled up on you. It is love and comfort. With an older cat they are often happy spending this time with you in touch and affection. Five, your older cat can self-entertain a bit longer than your kitten can. I know that when I head out to work or run errands, I know my older girls will spend the day watching bird tv out the window or watching a video and napping. My kittens will be ALL OVER THE PLACE and I cannot trust that they will not get into something. Also, why you need to kitten-proof your home but that is another topic. Tune into the Furbabies Podcast YouTube Channel at http://FurbabiesPodcast.tv.Got a question or suggestion for Stephanie and the show? Book a call with Steph at TalkWithStephanieGoodman.com

When bringing a new kitten home to your older cat, plan for a gradual…

When bringing a new kitten home to your older cat, plan for a gradual introduction. First, let your kitten explore her previously appointed private space while your older cat gets...

Cats are living longer than ever before, and now the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) has created Guidelines for Senior Cats called Senior Cats Have Special Needs. My guest in this Merrick Pet Care Petcast is Dr. Hazel Carney, feline practitioner and Co-Chair of the AAFP Guidelines Committee. We cover LOTS of ground in this Petcast, from rattling off […]

Health and Lifestyle Contributor Monica Leighton offers helpful tips for monitoring senior feline pet behaviors | Professional dog trainer/author Michael Wom‎bacher previews the release of his latest book "Integrated Dog Training :The Commonsense Visual Guide to Training Any Dog", designed with easy to follow instructions and photos for use as a reference while training

Health and Lifestyle Contributor Monica Leighton offers helpful tips for monitoring senior feline pet behaviors | Professional dog trainer/author Michael Wom‎bacher previews the release of his latest book "Integrated Dog Training :The Commonsense Visual Guide to Training Any Dog", designed with easy to follow instructions and photos for use as a reference while training

Dr. BOne and Ron are back! Rounding out part two of the new senior cat guidelines just released by the Association of Feline Practitioners! If you have a senior cat, you'll want to listen!

In this episode, Dr. Bone and Ron break down the brand new guidelines for the care of Senior Cats. The things they discuss are important for any cat owner!

Tune in to this special episode as Dr. Ruth MacPete, aka Dr. Ruth the Pet Vet, shares lots of practical ways you can help your feline friend age gracefully. What matters? Regular veterinary exams. And dust-free litter like Okocat. But, be prepared to be surprised when Dr. Ruth also shares her veterinary experiences involving rhinos and crocodiles! When it comes to all pets, Dr. Ruth is on a mission to keep them healthy. EPISODE NOTES: Meet Senior Cat Champion - Dr. Ruth the Pet Vet

Health and Lifestyle Contributor Monica Leighton offers helpful advice for pet parents dealing with uncommon senior cat behavior | Eric Shannon, founder of Big Barker describes the only dog bed clinically proven to improve quality of life for big dogs with better rest, less pain, and more mobility.

Health and Lifestyle Contributor Monica Leighton offers helpful advice for pet parents dealing with uncommon senior cat behavior | Eric Shannon, founder of Big Barker describes the only dog bed clinically proven to improve quality of life for big dogs with better rest, less pain, and more mobility.

Health and Lifestyle Contributor Monica Leighton offers helpful advice for pet parents dealing with uncommon senior cat behavior | Eric Shannon, founder of Big Barker describes the only dog bed clinically proven to improve quality of life for big dogs with better rest, less pain, and more mobility.

Senior cats deserve same, if not, more attention when it comes to adoption! Senior pets have low numbers when it comes to adoption from shelters. On this episode, Bre, Jan and Samet discussed why adopting a senior cat is an amazing idea! #AdoptdontShop

On this episode, Victoria and Holly discuss a controversial new documentary, Of Dogs and Men. The documentary explores the recent epidemic of dogs being shot by law enforcement officials. Victoria participated in the documentary with the police K-9 unit that star with her in her upcoming web series, Guardians of the Night, and gives her take on the importance of the film. They also chat about this week’s Dog Bite Prevention Week in the UK. On the Positively Hotline is pet expert and radio host Steve Dale, who revisits the podcast to share some important information on the unique behavioral and medical conditions that can afflict senior cats. He has some especially great insights to share on Feline Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome, which is similar to Alzheimer's in people. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Of Dogs, Men & Senior Cat with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer