Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Multiple health problems were common in aging cats
Among 209 cats followed for up to seven years, 175 (84%) developed at least two conditions or abnormalities found during veterinary examinations.Among 209 cats followed for up to seven years, 175 (84%) developed at least two conditions or abnormalities found during veterinary examinations.
Cohort studyPopulations
Who was studied209 aging cats, median 4.4 years
What changedMultiple health problems developed in 84% of aging cats during follow-up
The catch59 cats (28%) were lost to follow-up, potentially skewing estimates of multiple health problems