Do Old Cats Eat Less

Opinions vary as to how long its safe to leave wet food out for and it also varies according to how hotcold your housethe weather is.

Do old cats eat less. Others become grumpier and do not like being touched. If your cat if refusing to eat at all I would be somewhat concerned. Some cats lose interest in the food they once loved while others want to eat less often than when they were younger.

Do indoor cats live longer than outdoor cats. Shes so skinny though that I let her have as much as she wants butreally its a lot. Congestive heart failure can result in fatigue and difficulty breathing both of which can make your cat less interested in eating.

Many cats sleep more and go out less. If you are worried you can always call any vet and they will give you advice. I wouldnt generally expect a 3-4year old cat to eat less than a 2 year old but I would expect it to eat less than a 1 year old still adolescent and not 100 finished growing until they hit 2 - I think anyway.

Cats are living much longer now than was the case 20 years ago thanks to better nutrition veterinary and home care. In recent years feline ages and life-stages have been redefined cats are considered to be elderly once they reach 11 years with senior cats defined as those aged between 11-14 years and super-senior cats 15 years and upwards. Some cats become friendlier and want to spend more time with their owners.

I have a very old cat who eats all the time. Older cats may sometimes forget to drink so consider either adding wet food to your cats meals or switching to it altogether to help ensure she gets plenty of fluids. In addition medications or a new food thats prescribed for heart disease may affect your cats appetite especially if the new food is less palatable than what your cat is accustomed to eating.

Some cats may need more emotional support as they age and others may prefer to be left alone he explains. They may want to take less exercise they may start to put on weight and their personality may change. How long can a cat go without eating or drinking.