Nobody wants their cat's life to end, but the sad reality is that it is an animal that lives considerably less than human beings. It grows so much in such a short time, that in just one year it goes from being a tender and sweet puppy to an adult, playful, but adult.
When he reaches 10 years old, he is officially considered old. What will happen to you from now on? Let's see it. Let's know what are the stages of old age in cats.
Although the stages of old age do not have a name, we are going to see that our dear friend is going to experience a series of changes that may be more or less important as he grows older. Thus, three stages are distinguished:
10 to 12 years old
From this age the cat can stop jumping on high surfaces as it begins to lose energy. Your bones and muscles will start to wear out, and that is something that we will notice when we take it in our arms. Your weight will decrease a bit, and your body will feel increasingly fragile.
It may become more vocal and fearful, so it will be very important that we avoid making noise and sudden movements.
13 to 15 years old
It will keep getting slower. He may no longer greet us when we get home, or he may not do so as quickly as he used to. What's more, you could experience the first problems of old age, such as loss of vision and / or hearing, arthritis or intolerance to cold temperatures.
You may develop a bad mood as a result of the changes taking place in your body. If this happens, you have to be very patient with him and let him know, as we have done so far, that we love him, spending time with him and giving him a lot of love.
From the 16 years
If the cat lives 16 years or more we can be very satisfied. It will mean that we have taken great care of him throughout his life, providing him not only with food, water and a place to protect himself from the cold or heat, but also trust, and many expressions of affection.
As a curiosity, to say that a 16-year-old cat could be compared to an 80-year-old person. This means that he might forget to use the litter box, and even to groom himself. In the event that this happens, you have to brush it daily, a couple of times a day.
At this age, it is very possible that you have joint problems or any other health problems related to the elderly, so it will be necessary to take him to the vet regularly for examination.
Old age is inevitable. Therefore, it is convenient to make the most of the time we are with our cat. This way we can ensure that you will have a dignified and happy life by our side.