So, one thing that a lot of people don't realize that kitty cats get is arthritis. Perhaps they used to be able to jump up high on their perches or on the bed or on the couch. But now, they're kind of hesitant. They have to find another way around. So you might consider putting some steps in or a ramp. And if they are later in their senior years, you might even check their litter box. In case they’re having trouble getting in and/or out, get an entrance that kind of dips so they don't have to step over it to get in. If they're losing some vision or hearing, just keeping those things in mind, such as where you place certain things around your house. So, a lot depends on what symptoms your cats are having, if any, when they get to senior. That’s something that we can always help you with as well.

The most common feline vaccinations that we see are feline leukemia. They’re multiple vaccines called FVRCP and rabies. These are the most common vaccines that we see in cats. But again, it depends on the lifestyle of the kitty cat, whether strictly indoors, meaning no other contact with cats. Do they have some contact with cats? Do they go outside, even occasionally? Do you have that kitty cat that meets them at the screen door once in a while—their outdoor friend? So, a lot of these tend to dictate what vaccines, if any, your cat will need, and we can help determine that.

I think exercise is important in all species and all kinds of animals. So, yes, I would encourage exercise, if possible. And I know people are probably looking at the screen like, "Yeah, you come to my house and make my senior cat exercise." But anything you could do to get them moving. If they're food motivated, tie that little food to a string and track it along and have them taste it. But it is important to try to get some physical activity. The more stationary they are, the more weight they're going to gain, and the more there are possibilities of other diseases manifesting themselves. Please try your best to exercise your senior cats.