Caring for a senior cat requires a little extra attention as their needs change. With the right approach, you can help your older cat enjoy their golden years with plenty of comfort and happiness.

As a senior citizen with a senior cat, I would like some advice on how to manage his nails and fur. As he has gotten older, my cat has taken to not grooming himself properly and his nails seem to grow ...

My cat is now 19, and two years ago she was diagnosed by my vet as having hyperthyroidism. I opted to give her medication by transdermal means instead of orally. We have her blood tested every six ...

DEAR PET TALK: Do older cats need different care? Our cat is 10 but acts like a kitten! She chases strings and balls. Everyone thinks she’s much younger. CAT LOVERS DEAR CAT LOVERS: That is great that ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and ...

Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and what causes it? A: Hyperthyroidism is caused by benign tumors in the two thyroid glands located in the cat's neck. The tumors ...