Time For Estate Planning For Your Aging cat
My Bengal cat Billy, is 15 years old and undergoing some serious changes in his behavior. Are there some common signs that I can look for to see if his actions are natural or need medical attention?
Shannon New Orleans, Louisiana
Shannon, most Bengal cats live from 10 to 15 years.
According to PetPeoplesPlace.com, common signs of cat aging include:
"cloudy eyes, hearing loss; thinning fur; feels the cold; loose skin; prominent spine, shoulders and hips; loss of muscle tone; stiff joints or lameness and gray hairs around the muzzle and in coat. Behavioral signs include: less tolerance of environmental changes; sleeping more deeply and more often and generally being less active. Some older cats become more irritable or cantankerous due to deafness and/or joint pain, while others mellow with age. Most become more laid back and sociable with those they regard as friends. These are all age-related changes, but sudden mood changes may indicate illness or injury. A cat which starts hiding, becomes unsociable or which seeks constant reassurance may be unwell, so ask your vet to check that all is well..."
Billy is probably at the downside of his life, make sure that any arrangements that you need for and with him, are complete in his and your estate planning.
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