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Ep 99 What do aging cats really want - Amy Shojai CABC
Ep 99 What do aging cats really want - Amy Shojai CABC
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30 minutes
Released:
Apr 25, 2024
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Podcast episode
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In this episode of the Family Pet Podcast, the hosts interview Amy Shojai, a certified animal behavior consultant, about aging in cats. They discuss the physical and behavioral changes that cats experience as they get older, such as muscle wasting, hearing loss, and picky eating. Amy provides tips on how to keep senior cats active and engaged, including using food puzzle toys, providing vertical spaces, and playing with them. She also emphasizes the importance of understanding a cat's love language and meeting their needs on their terms.https://shop.shojai.com/https://shojai.com/Keywordsaging in cats, physical changes, behavioral changes, muscle wasting, hearing loss, picky eating, keeping cats active, food puzzle toys, vertical spaces, playing with cats, cat love language00:00 Introduction and Credentials00:57 The Influence of Dr. David Harris02:12 Specialization in Aging Pets05:06 Behavioral and Physical Changes in Aging Cats09:22 Encouraging Exercise in Older Cats14:00 Feeding and Nutrition for Aging Cats20:32 Showing Love to Senior Cats22:36 Feline Love Languages26:54 Top Considerations for Owners of Aging Cats27:31 Book Recommendation and Closing
Released:
Apr 25, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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