If your cat does suffer from constipation, give a teaspoonful of mineral oil daily for a few days if the cat does not have a bowel movement within 24 hours or if it becomes distressed, contact your veterinarian. Frequent dosing with mineral oil may affect the absorption of certain vitamins, and a balanced vitamin supplement should he given to compensate. This may be a part of your cats natural ageing process, but could be due to a specific disease that requires treatment. Chronic renal failure s common in old cats and is a major cause of death. It is a slowly progressive condition and it is believed that proper clinical management may delay or stop progression.
Dietary management is very inportant in the management of renal disease in older animals.
Your veterinarian will advice you about your pet's diet which may help slow the progression of kidney disease. Weight loss and increased appetit can point to a hyperthyroidism . Tumors and cancer. Neoplasia is common in older cats. Check your cat regulary for any changes in the skin and udder.