Has your feline friend reached the age of eight or older? If so, they are officially entering their senior years. While their daily itinerary of napping, eating, and looking adorable might not change much, their underlying needs will.

As they age, senior cats benefit from extra TLC and a more tailored approach to wellness to keep them happy, comfortable, and healthy. As your holistic and integrative Sonoma County vet, Wise and Wonderful Integrative Veterinary Center is here to partner with you in providing the best possible care for your aging companion.

Here’s what to focus on as your cat enters their golden years.

Arthritis in cats includes more than difficulty jumping. Bony changes in a joint cannot be reversed, but treatments to reduce inflammation can make your pet more comfortable, including: weight loss, joint supplements (glucosamine-chondroitin-msm, fish oil), anti-inflammatory (NSAID), gabapentin, SOLENSIA (frunevetmab), Adequan, Chinese medicine, Chinese herbs, cold laser, acupuncture, chiropractic, and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF). Wise and Wonderful Integrative Veterinary Center, your holistic and integrative Sonoma County vet is here to help!