046 Caring for Older Cats

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In this special Catcast, we talk to Dr. Tracy McFarland, who was our guest on Episode 36, about caring for older cats. During the podcast we discuss:

  • Signs you need to take the cat to the vet
  • Dental disease
  • Oxifresh oral hygene
  • The dietary needs of older cats
  • Dry or wet food?
  • Obesity
  • Arthritis
  • Kidney disease
  • Water
  • Hyperthyroidism
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  • Grooming
  • Step stools
  • Checking your cat’s teeth and gums
  • Feeding times
  • Urinating outside the litter box
  • Integrating older and younger cats
  • Heating pads for older cats

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  1. Thanks so much for inviting back this wise cat doctor. I didn’t realize that wet food would help with kidney function later on in life, but maybe worsen tooth problems…and that dry food would help teeth but would contribute to kidney disease! I think I’m going to go get some dry food for my Neko’s chompers. Thanks!

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