Reliable information for cat people
Clear, practical explanations about symptoms, diseases, examinations and treatment—written by Marieke Knies, DVM, European veterinary internal medicine specialist.
Cats hide illness remarkably well. From around seven years of age, regular checks become increasingly valuable; senior and geriatric cats often benefit from assessment more than once a year.
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Pregabalin (Bonqat) and gabapentin can reduce fear around travel and veterinary visits. They complement cat-friendly handling and must be prescribed for the individual cat.
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Cats often show pain subtly. The Feline Grimace Scale evaluates five facial features and can help professionals and owners recognise acute pain more consistently.
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Hyperthyroidism is common in older cats. Typical signs include weight loss despite a good appetite, restlessness, increased thirst, vomiting and a rapid heart rate, although not every cat follows the textbook.
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Increased thirst, larger urine clumps, weight loss, nausea and reduced appetite can be early signs of chronic kidney disease. Blood tests alone do not provide the whole picture.
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Arthritis is common in older cats, but they rarely limp dramatically. Reduced jumping, stiffness, poor grooming and changed behaviour may all be signs of chronic pain.
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Food puzzles can encourage natural searching and problem-solving, slow down eating and add useful activity. Success depends on starting easy and ensuring the cat still eats enough.
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Bowl shape, material and location can influence comfort and appetite. Many cats prefer a wide, shallow, stable dish placed somewhere quiet and away from litter trays.
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Cats are obligate carnivores, but that does not mean an unbalanced raw-meat diet is automatically healthy. Nutritional deficiencies and infectious risks affect both cats and people in the household.
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Wet food is not automatically perfect, but its high moisture content can be useful for hydration, urinary health and calorie control. The most important first check is that it is complete and suitable for the cat.
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Nutrition can meaningfully support treatment, but no diet replaces a diagnosis. The best plan is medically appropriate, nutritionally complete and realistic for the individual cat to eat.
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Cats process several substances differently from people. Lilies, paracetamol and antifreeze are particularly dangerous, and even small exposures can require immediate treatment.
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