Immune cells in aging cat brains with amyloid beta destroy nerve endings, mimicking the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in humans.

Q: Mr. Poo Poo Head, our 15-year-old cat, has started yowling to come into the house every night. He eats diced beef, chicken and tuna, and he's healthy and active. His behavior is annoying, so we ...

Just like humans, cats behaviors also change as they get older. "There are big changes that happen between kittenhood and adulthood as cats grow through developmental milestones, but also changes ...

An older cat may not like this energized behavior and walk off to be alone. Signs of stress in the older cat may include hissing or hiding for a long period of time, or even stop eating.

Because of these behaviors, your older, calmer cat may not be interested in having a kitten companion. In fact, they may dislike the kitten completely.

Q: We recently had to have our 18-year-old-plus cat euthanized and still have a 15-year-old female cat in the household. We would like to replace our lost pet but understand there should be conside… ...

Lovable cat, 15, has stopped using his litter box, creating a bit of mess on the rugs and frustrating his owners who are at a loss to understand why.