• very_well_lost@lemmy.world
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      19 hours ago

      Past a certain age, cats tend to develop that specific physique as they lose muscle tone — usually around 17 or 18 years old. By that point they probably also have arthritis making grooming more difficult/painful, which can contribute to the “mangy” look of their fur. Of course, age itself also affects the fur in various ways including thinning and changes in luster/texture. It’s also very common for senior cats to have some sort of kidney disease, which can lead to dehydration that further affects the fur.

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    22 hours ago

    He reminds me of my old man kitty. 🫂 please give him extra love today 💕 for me

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    22 hours ago

    Feed that skinny old kitty! Treat yourself, treat your cat.

    Some proper kitty food, no garlic or onion like those wings probably have on them.

    Oldies need a little cushion so they don’t starve if they get one of the conditions which interfere with eating. Not so much it’s hard to haul their weight around, but something between skin and bone.

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      16 hours ago

      I always share some of my meat with my kittens (2) and I’ve learned 2 things, the first one doesn’t like anything but ham and tuna sushi. Neither of them will have a third piece. The second one will eat anything, like a hungry homeless cat, but never 3 times. 1 tiny piece for taste, another one IF they ask and they never ask for a third. Also I only give them good things, no spices or soucy stuff (they wouldn’t eat it anyway)