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Older cats often show signs of advancing age in changes in their fur and skin. Good food will provide the nutrients essential to maintaining a healthy outer cat. Keep in mind that your cat's nutritional requirements may change with time.
Good regular grooming, especially brushing, will help to stimulate circulation and the oil glands, and it will distribute the natural oils that lubricate the coat and skin. Still, expect some changes to occur as part of the natural aging process.
One of these changes may be the appearance of white or gray hair, especially on your cat's face, without, of course, she is white or gray. Her coat also may become thinner, and the texture of her hair may change.
These changes may simply be signs of advancing age, but they also may indicate a nutritional deficiency or disease. If you see a sudden or significant change in your cat's coat, see your vet.
If the change has been gradual and your cat looks healthy, mention the change in her coat during her next regular exam. Your cat's skin will also change over the years, becoming thinner, drier, less elastic, more delicate, prone to injury and infection, and slower to heal.
Use grooming sessions to check for lumps, bumps, irritation, or sores, and get veterinary help with anything out of the ordinary before it becomes a serious problem. Your cat's claws also may change over the years, becoming drier and more brittle.
Again, nutrition or disease could have to blame, so check with your vet. In any case, check your cat's feet and nails frequently, and if she has stopped using her scratching post, help her by trimming her nails as needed.
Knowing what changes to expect as your cat ages and what care options you have will make the process easier on both of you.
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