As always, the older cat should be fed a nutritionally balanced commercial diet. If your older cat has certain medical problems, your veterinarian may prescribe special food. Also, plenty of fresh water should be available at all times for your cat. Older cats do not like a lot of changes, so be certain to reduce the amount of stress to your cat. Loud noises, changes in diet, a move to a new house, rearranging of furniture or a new person or animal in the house can all upset your cat.
Stress can cause illness.
If you and your family must go away for long periods of time, you might consider having a person watch your cat at home rather than boarding the cat. Also, as your cat grows older, you may want to reduce the amount of traveling it has to do. During holidays and times when there might be a lot of people and noise, provide your older cat with a quiet, stress-free place. If being sick in the hospital causes your cat stress, ask your veterinarian if your cat can be cared for at home. Inc. All rights reserved.