Something changed. Start with what you’re seeing.
Free practical guides for senior-cat caregivers when appetite, thirst, litter box habits, movement, or mouth comfort starts to change.
Each guide helps you spot urgent signs, organize what you are seeing, and prepare for a clearer conversation with your veterinarian.
You do not need to know the diagnosis before using these pages. Start with the symptom pattern that looks closest.
What are you seeing?
The guide titles include the medical topic, but the cards are organized by what you may notice first.
Repeated litter box trips, crying, straining, or little/no urine
How to recognize the emergency pattern, especially in male cats, and what details to tell the vet quickly.
View guideKidney Disease / Appetite & Hydration ChangesDrinking more, eating less, nausea, vomiting, or weight loss
How to track appetite, water, litter box changes, nausea, weight, and the questions that help your vet sort out next steps.
View guideHyperthyroidism in Senior CatsEating more but losing weight, restlessness, thirst, or behavior changes
What to notice when a senior cat seems hungrier, thinner, louder, more restless, or less like themselves.
View guideDiabetes in CatsLarger urine clumps, increased thirst, weight loss, weakness, or odd walking
How to separate gradual diabetes clues from emergency signs like vomiting, collapse, low-blood-sugar signs, or urinary obstruction.
View guideArthritis & Mobility ChangesJumping less, grooming less, missing the box, stiffness, or hiding
How to notice cat-specific pain and mobility changes when your cat may not limp or make the problem obvious.
View guideDental Disease & Mouth PainBad breath, drooling, dropped food, chewing changes, or picky eating
Why still eating does not rule out mouth pain, what not to do at home, and what to ask about exams, x-rays, and dental care.
View guideWant a simple way to track patterns over time?
Keeping a simple record of appetite, water, litter box changes, medications, pain signs, mobility, sleep, energy, grooming, and notes can make patterns easier to see and give your veterinarian clearer context.