{"id":151147,"date":"2022-07-11T15:44:07","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:44:07","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:44:07","slug":"what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"What supplements should I be giving my senior cat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#What_supplements_should_I_be_giving_my_senior_cat\" title=\"What supplements should I be giving my senior cat?\">What supplements should I be giving my senior cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#Do_older_cats_need_supplements\" title=\"Do older cats need supplements?\">Do older cats need supplements?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#How_do_you_enrich_an_older_cats_life\" title=\"How do you enrich an older cat&#8217;s life?\">How do you enrich an older cat&#8217;s life?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#What_do_vets_recommend_for_senior_cats\" title=\"What do vets recommend for senior cats?\">What do vets recommend for senior cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#Do_senior_cats_need_supplements\" title=\"Do senior cats need supplements?\">Do senior cats need supplements?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#What_vitamins_should_I_give_my_old_cat\" title=\"What vitamins should I give my old cat?\">What vitamins should I give my old cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#How_do_you_enrich_a_senior_cats_life\" title=\"How do you enrich a senior cat&#8217;s life?\">How do you enrich a senior cat&#8217;s life?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#What_nutrients_do_elderly_cats_need\" title=\"What nutrients do elderly cats need?\">What nutrients do elderly cats need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#How_do_I_keep_my_senior_cat_healthy\" title=\"How do I keep my senior cat healthy?\">How do I keep my senior cat healthy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#Are_supplements_necessary_for_cats\" title=\"Are supplements necessary for cats?\">Are supplements necessary for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#How_do_I_give_my_senior_cat_the_best_life\" title=\"How do I give my senior cat the best life?\">How do I give my senior cat the best life?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#What_do_older_cats_need\" title=\"What do older cats need?\">What do older cats need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#How_do_you_enrich_an_indoor_cats_life\" title=\"How do you enrich an indoor cat&#8217;s life?\">How do you enrich an indoor cat&#8217;s life?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#How_do_you_comfort_an_aging_cat\" title=\"How do you comfort an aging cat?\">How do you comfort an aging cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#What_can_I_give_my_senior_cat\" title=\"What can I give my senior cat?\">What can I give my senior cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#Should_I_give_my_senior_cat_supplements\" title=\"Should I give my senior cat supplements?\">Should I give my senior cat supplements?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#Do_senior_cats_need_senior_cat_food\" title=\"Do senior cats need senior cat food?\">Do senior cats need senior cat food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#Should_senior_cats_take_vitamins\" title=\"Should senior cats take vitamins?\">Should senior cats take vitamins?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#What_is_the_best_thing_to_feed_an_old_cat\" title=\"What is the best thing to feed an old cat?\">What is the best thing to feed an old cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#What_human_vitamins_can_I_give_my_cat\" title=\"What human vitamins can I give my cat?\">What human vitamins can I give my cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#How_do_you_enrich_an_older_cat\" title=\"How do you enrich an older cat?\">How do you enrich an older cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#What_do_senior_cats_need\" title=\"What do senior cats need?\">What do senior cats need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#How_do_you_pamper_a_senior_cat\" title=\"How do you pamper a senior cat?\">How do you pamper a senior cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#Do_senior_cats_need_more_protein\" title=\"Do senior cats need more protein?\">Do senior cats need more protein?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-supplements-should-i-be-giving-my-senior-cat\/#How_do_you_take_care_of_a_15_year_old_cat\" title=\"How do you take care of a 15 year old cat?\">How do you take care of a 15 year old cat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_supplements_should_I_be_giving_my_senior_cat\"><\/span>What supplements should I be giving my senior cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are five awesome supplements to help your senior cat feel their best in their old age.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Joint Health Capsules. (Picture Credit: Nutramax via Chewy.com)  <\/li>\n<li>Probiotic Gastrointestinal Supplements. (Picture Credit: Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets via Chewy.com)  <\/li>\n<li>Joint Health Chews.  <\/li>\n<li>Lysine Powder.  <\/li>\n<li>Liquid Joint Supplements.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_older_cats_need_supplements\"><\/span>Do older cats need supplements?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you are feeding your senior cat a balanced diet, they shouldn&#8217;t need supplements. But some health conditions that affect older cats can make it more difficult for them to absorb certain vitamins or nutrients. For example, gastrointestinal conditions can interfere with a cat&#8217;s ability to absorb vitamin B12.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_enrich_an_older_cats_life\"><\/span>How do you enrich an older cat&#8217;s life?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Easy Ways to Adjust Your Senior Cat&#8217;s Environmental Enrichment<\/b><\/p>\n<li>#1: Provide safe outdoor time for your senior cat.  <\/li>\n<li>#2: Brush up on your senior cat&#8217;s tricks with daily training sessions.  <\/li>\n<li>#3: Encourage gentle play in your senior cat.  <\/li>\n<li>#4: Provide sensory stimulation for your senior cat.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_vets_recommend_for_senior_cats\"><\/span>What do vets recommend for senior cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Healthy senior cat food should include; <b>high-quality protein, digestible carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, magnesium, fibre, antioxidants, and fatty acids. Your vet will answer any questions you may have about how to feed your senior cat  don&#8217;t be afraid to ask, however big or small your query.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_senior_cats_need_supplements\"><\/span>Do senior cats need supplements?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you are feeding your senior cat a balanced diet, they shouldn&#8217;t need supplements. But some health conditions that affect older cats can make it more difficult for them to absorb certain vitamins or nutrients. For example, gastrointestinal conditions can interfere with a cat&#8217;s ability to absorb vitamin B12.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_vitamins_should_I_give_my_old_cat\"><\/span>What vitamins should I give my old cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Best Vitamins and Supplements for Cats<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Overall: VetriScience Laboratories Multivitamin for Cats.<\/li>\n<li>Best Vitamin B for Cats: Rx Vitamins B12 Cat Supplement.<\/li>\n<li>Best Vitamin D for Cats: Rx Vitamins D3 Cat Supplement.<\/li>\n<li>Best Paste Supplement for Cats: Vetoquinol Viralys Gel L-Lysine Supplement for Cats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_enrich_a_senior_cats_life\"><\/span>How do you enrich a senior cat&#8217;s life?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Easy Ways to Adjust Your Senior Cat&#8217;s Environmental Enrichment<\/b><\/p>\n<li>#1: Provide safe outdoor time for your senior cat.  <\/li>\n<li>#2: Brush up on your senior cat&#8217;s tricks with daily training sessions.  <\/li>\n<li>#3: Encourage gentle play in your senior cat.  <\/li>\n<li>#4: Provide sensory stimulation for your senior cat.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_nutrients_do_elderly_cats_need\"><\/span>What nutrients do elderly cats need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because some geriatric cats experience less efficient protein digestion as they age, <b>dietary protein sources should be high quality and highly digestible. High quality proteins like chicken and turkey, tuna, salmon and even beef are highly digestible for older cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_keep_my_senior_cat_healthy\"><\/span>How do I keep my senior cat healthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>6 Tips for Caring for Senior Cats<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Pay Extra Attention to Your Senior Cat&#8217;s Diet.  <\/li>\n<li>Increase Your Cat&#8217;s Access to Water.  <\/li>\n<li>Know and Keep an Eye Out for the Subtle Signs of Pain in Cats.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t Neglect Your Cat&#8217;s Dental Health.  <\/li>\n<li>Give Senior Cats Daily Exercise and Mental Stimulation.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t Skimp on Biannual Vet Visits.<\/li>\n<p>Nov 18, 2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_supplements_necessary_for_cats\"><\/span>Are supplements necessary for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Easy Ways to Adjust Your Senior Cat&#8217;s Environmental Enrichment<\/b><\/p>\n<li>#1: Provide safe outdoor time for your senior cat.  <\/li>\n<li>#2: Brush up on your senior cat&#8217;s tricks with daily training sessions.  <\/li>\n<li>#3: Encourage gentle play in your senior cat.  <\/li>\n<li>#4: Provide sensory stimulation for your senior cat.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_give_my_senior_cat_the_best_life\"><\/span>How do I give my senior cat the best life?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Senior Cat: 6 Ways You Can Make Your Aging Cat&#8217;s Life Better<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Go to the vet more often.  <\/li>\n<li>Give them a cozy place to sleep.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep their toys close by.  <\/li>\n<li>Make the litter box more accessible.  <\/li>\n<li>Help them groom.  <\/li>\n<li>Switch to senior-specific cat food.<\/li>\n<p>Jun 4, 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_older_cats_need\"><\/span>What do older cats need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Older cats should have <b>easy access to food, water, and litter boxes, so if they choose not to climb stairs they don&#8217;t have to, she adds. This may mean placing food and water bowls in more than one place as well. Help him get there.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_enrich_an_indoor_cats_life\"><\/span>How do you enrich an indoor cat&#8217;s life?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>On the Prowl for Adventure: 7 Ways to Enrich Your Indoor Cat&#8217;s Life<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Feeding. Finding interesting sources of food is a constant pursuit for outdoor cats, and we often underestimate the importance of this activity.  <\/li>\n<li>Watering.  <\/li>\n<li>Eliminating.  <\/li>\n<li>Scratching and Clawing.  <\/li>\n<li>Hiding.  <\/li>\n<li>Brushing and Petting.  <\/li>\n<li>Nibbling.  <\/li>\n<li>Training and Competing.<\/li>\n<p>Mar 1, 2015<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_comfort_an_aging_cat\"><\/span>How do you comfort an aging cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Comforting Your Cat<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Keep her warm, with easy access to a cozy bed and\/or a warm spot in the sun.<\/li>\n<li>Help her out with maintenance grooming by brushing her hair and cleaning up any messes.<\/li>\n<li>Offer foods with a strong odor to encourage her to eat.  <\/li>\n<li>Make sure she has easy access to food, water, litter box, and sleeping spots.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_senior_cat\"><\/span>What can I give my senior cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Raw or gently cooked fresh food is an excellent diet for elderly cats. Dr. Becker recommends that if it is impossible to feed raw that dehydrated or freeze-dried balanced food reconstituted with plenty of water is good second choice. However, feeding an all dry-food diet in the long run will cause problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_give_my_senior_cat_supplements\"><\/span>Should I give my senior cat supplements?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Senior Cat: 6 Ways You Can Make Your Aging Cat&#8217;s Life Better<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Go to the vet more often.  <\/li>\n<li>Give them a cozy place to sleep.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep their toys close by.  <\/li>\n<li>Make the litter box more accessible.  <\/li>\n<li>Help them groom.  <\/li>\n<li>Switch to senior-specific cat food.<\/li>\n<p>Jun 4, 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_senior_cats_need_senior_cat_food\"><\/span>Do senior cats need senior cat food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you are feeding your senior cat a balanced diet, they shouldn&#8217;t need supplements. But some health conditions that affect older cats can make it more difficult for them to absorb certain vitamins or nutrients. For example, gastrointestinal conditions can interfere with a cat&#8217;s ability to absorb vitamin B12.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_senior_cats_take_vitamins\"><\/span>Should senior cats take vitamins?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you are feeding your senior cat a balanced diet, they shouldn&#8217;t need supplements. But some health conditions that affect older cats can make it more difficult for them to absorb certain vitamins or nutrients. For example, gastrointestinal conditions can interfere with a cat&#8217;s ability to absorb vitamin B12.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_thing_to_feed_an_old_cat\"><\/span>What is the best thing to feed an old cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Raw or gently cooked fresh food is an excellent diet for elderly cats. Dr. Becker recommends that if it is impossible to feed raw that dehydrated or freeze-dried balanced food reconstituted with plenty of water is good second choice. However, feeding an all dry-food diet in the long run will cause problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_human_vitamins_can_I_give_my_cat\"><\/span>What human vitamins can I give my cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vitamin supplements are just thatsupplements. They are not cure-alls or medications. <b>Do not give human supplements to your cat, as they may contain ingredients that are harmful to cats. In general, the best options will be available through your veterinarian.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_enrich_an_older_cat\"><\/span>How do you enrich an older cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Senior Cat: 6 Ways You Can Make Your Aging Cat&#8217;s Life Better<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Go to the vet more often.  <\/li>\n<li>Give them a cozy place to sleep.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep their toys close by.  <\/li>\n<li>Make the litter box more accessible.  <\/li>\n<li>Help them groom.  <\/li>\n<li>Switch to senior-specific cat food.<\/li>\n<p>Jun 4, 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_senior_cats_need\"><\/span>What do senior cats need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are the best gifts for older cats:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>The Cat Dancer.<\/li>\n<li>Wool Chase toys.<\/li>\n<li>Wand toys.<\/li>\n<li>Catnip toys.<\/li>\n<li>Sound toys.<\/li>\n<li>Healthy treats.<\/li>\n<li>Treat-release toys.<\/li>\n<li>Crinkle toys.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_pamper_a_senior_cat\"><\/span>How do you pamper a senior cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Older cats should have <b>easy access to food, water, and litter boxes, so if they choose not to climb stairs they don&#8217;t have to, she adds. This may mean placing food and water bowls in more than one place as well. Help him get there.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_senior_cats_need_more_protein\"><\/span>Do senior cats need more protein?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Easy Ways to Adjust Your Senior Cat&#8217;s Environmental Enrichment<\/b><\/p>\n<li>#1: Provide safe outdoor time for your senior cat.  <\/li>\n<li>#2: Brush up on your senior cat&#8217;s tricks with daily training sessions.  <\/li>\n<li>#3: Encourage gentle play in your senior cat.  <\/li>\n<li>#4: Provide sensory stimulation for your senior cat.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_take_care_of_a_15_year_old_cat\"><\/span>How do you take care of a 15 year old cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Senior Cat: 6 Ways You Can Make Your Aging Cat&#8217;s Life Better<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Go to the vet more often.  <\/li>\n<li>Give them a cozy place to sleep.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep their toys close by.  <\/li>\n<li>Make the litter box more accessible.  <\/li>\n<li>Help them groom.  <\/li>\n<li>Switch to senior-specific cat food.<\/li>\n<p>Jun 4, 2020<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What supplements should I be giving my senior cat?Do older cats need supplements?How do you enrich an older cat&#8217;s life?What do vets recommend for senior cats?Do senior cats need supplements?What vitamins should I give my old cat?How do you enrich a senior cat&#8217;s life?What nutrients do elderly cats need?How do I keep&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151147"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=151147"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151147\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=151147"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=151147"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=151147"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}