There are vegan diets formulated for cats. However, I think it's important to know that cats are obligate carnivores....
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So, one thing that a lot of people don't realize that kitty cats get is arthritis....
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Most veterinarians nowadays have that. The technology's changed a lot in the 20 or so years....
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Let's be honest. It's a cat and they're going to rest pretty much whenever they want to rest. We all know the lifestyle of a cat....
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A lot of times we like to start with exams. On Mr. Dwight here, I want to look at their eyes. I look to look at their ears....
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That could be a tough one with cats. They're very secretive....
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Weight comes down to calories in versus calories out, so if we're feeding a full calorie count with cat food and then adding human foods on top, we...
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Feeding a commercial cat food diet is going to be the best way to ensure a balanced diet....
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Nope, it's not more nutritious....
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No, that's just natural cat behavior. They are hunters and tend not to have the scavenging ways as much as dogs do....
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No. Human food won't make your cat overweight....
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A couple of health needs that your senior cat may require are just regular vaccines, depending on the lifestyle, dewormings, preventative care test...
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The simple answer to that one is that it can help reunite you with your cat....
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Plan a visit to your veterinarian. Just a good physical exam will do, and then perhaps even taking a stool sample to check for intestinal worms....
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As for the options at home, oftentimes those will be oral medications....
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That’s a conversation to have with your veterinarian....
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Euthanasia would be us as veterinarians easing the passing of said cat, or maybe not easing, but causing the passing....
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Change in behavior is a really big indicator for cats....
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I wouldn't say it's more nutritious. There are some advantages to it. Wet food has a higher moisture content....
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It depends on your cat....