A Time of Transition

We all want to grow old with grace and dignity, and we want the same for our pets. Fortunately, expert understanding of cat health and advances in veterinary medicine mean cats can live longer, better lives than ever before. The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), a group of several thousand veterinarians committed to the best care for cats, recently appointed a task force to review the many complex health issues that affect cats. The work of this task force resulted in a set of new medical guidelines for senior cat care.

Those guidelines, developed for use by veterinarians, also provide the foundation for this handbook. As the companion who cares for your cat every day, there’s much that you can do to keep your cat healthy and happy. Whether it’s understanding the common signs of aging, deciding what to feed your cat, looking out for signs of common age-related diseases or ensuring your cat gets proper veterinary care, this handbook provides guidance on making the most of your cat’s senior years.

Here’s to staying “friends for life”!

Jeanne Pittari, DVM
Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Feline)
Ilona Rodan, DVM
Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Feline)

download the Friends for Life handbook pdf 32 pages