How to care for an older cat Part 2 of 3

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5 жыл бұрын

How to care for your cat as it gets older is something every cat lover should know. Here is a series of 3 videos showing some really simple things you can do at home to make your older cat's life just a little bit more comfortable.
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@friendlyporkchop 5 жыл бұрын

mr pirate i would die for you

@cheesetoast99 5 жыл бұрын

you know it's true...

@mightymittens 5 жыл бұрын

everything I do...

@gordontheengineswifedr.nirmal 5 жыл бұрын

Yep yep

@altrogeruvah 5 жыл бұрын

@@mightymittens I do it for you ♪

@sharonj3797 5 жыл бұрын

Me too I'm so in love

@CrocsAreNice 5 жыл бұрын

Please don't ever change your format! I love the fact that you don't use music, and it's just you and the pet, with your soft calming voice. It's absolutely fantastic, and I connect so much more to it than with other vet channel's videos.

@sf6555 5 жыл бұрын

I don't even own a cat. But taking lessons for the day that I do adopt.

@evesapple6445 5 жыл бұрын

Kittens are cool, but senior kitties are amazing, they’re so mellow, loving and snuggly. When you’re looking for a pet, please check out your local shelter for an older cat. they have so much love to give !

@Peyton1218 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! I work at a shelter and we have horribly behaved kittens go while extremely sweet seniors are barely looked at.

@jools1978 5 жыл бұрын

And then you get cats like my 13 year old lady who still tears around like a maniac, does sneak attacks on my feet and ankles, and loves hanging out on top of my bookcases and fridge...we were at the vet recently and I had to laugh before answering whether she's showing any signs of stiffness or mobility problems. She has calmed down a bit over the years, but mellow is not a word that anyone would use to describe her!

@cdncarlie 5 жыл бұрын

Same here! I work at a humane society and everyone comes in asking where the kittens (and puppies) are, and how they are around children, other dogs, cats, etc. My response-Ummm they’ve been on this earth 8 weeks so ?????, but there’s some awesome adults who are just as beautiful and have the personality to match!”

@Petey0707 5 жыл бұрын

@@Peyton1218 It's heartbreaking to lose a senior cat only a few years after connecting with it. It may also be more expensive and even stubborn. Regardless, my little buddy is 19 years old, and not doing to well :( I may adopt another senior cat. I may not have grown with him like my Pepe aka Pepito the Catito but I hope to spoil them and provide them a decent living!

@60darklord 5 жыл бұрын

My senior cat is so good and chill and all he does is eat, cuddle, and sleep, but my boyfriends younger cat is so bad omg she is such a little witch

@lilypadsturtle 5 жыл бұрын

Mr pirate is such a star.

@maggieh4251 5 жыл бұрын

784 likes and 0 dislikes. This man is the God of vets.

@HelpfulVancouverVet 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you everyone!

@RNCHFND 5 жыл бұрын

@@HelpfulVancouverVet You're awesome, Uri

@shezamalik7918 5 жыл бұрын

Just got one dislike😒 i have lost hope in humanity!

@mejustme479 5 жыл бұрын

1.2k likes in 12 hours. 1 dislike. You're right he is a God of vet videos.

@szidoniazsigmondbaticzky2848 5 жыл бұрын

24 hours later: 2 dislikes

@DanielleSouthcott 5 жыл бұрын

Our cat's still young, but I love having a tutorial for her future. And I absolutely adore seeing Mr. Pirate, who I hope gets another 20 years at least, if not immortality.

@joerobert5088 5 жыл бұрын

your voice is asmr oh and, mr. pirate is adorable as usual.

@HelpfulVancouverVet 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you :-).

@grf15 5 жыл бұрын

@@HelpfulVancouverVet I've always had a weakness for cats. I agree with dizzy fingers, Mr. Pirate is a handsome cat. He didn't mind that you touched him while he ate, which isn't a guaranteed reaction with all cats.

@stephlrideout 5 жыл бұрын

I have such a soft spot for old kitties. So special.

@anastasias.6096 5 жыл бұрын

mr. pirate is sooo well behaved! You took his dish and he didn't even complain!!

@heatherjones4786 5 жыл бұрын

I love how he is so sweet and sincere with the cats in the videos. He must be a kind vet.

@Isabelle8 5 жыл бұрын

I've noticed how my older kitty loves it when I hold his drink plate up for him! He waits for me to do it, although he can drink when the plate is at the ground level too. I rescued him from the local park where he had been abandoned and it's been a love story since then.

@Devoidus 5 жыл бұрын

I've had senior cats in my family when I was younger, but now I have a 15 year old who has arthritis and I never even thought about elevating his food bowl. Great tip, thank you!

@hugsuniverse 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, I never thought of this!! 🥺 What a brilliant tip, and I did this immediately. My Annie is 21 and counting... anything that I can do to make her quality of life better is what I am doing. Thank you so much for making these awesome and educational videos. 😻

@commonwealpanther 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, way to go!

@4peaceandharmony 5 жыл бұрын

I found that as my cat approached the 18 year mark, petting him and talking sweet to him while he ate encouraged him to eat more. Miss my sweet baby so much, he lived to 20 yrs.

@TheRivrPrncess 5 жыл бұрын

My cat has never liked eating out of a raised food bowl. Your advice to give different flavors of cat food is totally true. My Catarina has repeatedly gotten where she will not eat a food flavor I regularly give her. This last time, I finally got her three different flavors and she is eating very well. I also rotate the flavors.

@HelpfulVancouverVet 5 жыл бұрын

Food aversion is often a sign of underlying problems in cat linked to nausea. We think that a cat east a food, feels nauseous (for some reason unrelated to the food i.e. kidney disease) and develops aversion to that food.

@rhuechantal6316 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these tips for our older cats. I want to do anything I can to help them live longer and be more comfortable. My female Siamese mix lived 30 years, my Maine Coon soulmate, he lived 27 years. I wish I knew then to elevate the bowl for them. Cats are all unique and precious. I've been fortunate to have cats most of my life. I appreciate deeply your gentleness and compassion for felines.

@alilali313 5 жыл бұрын

It is just like he is talking to the cat 😂, just beatiful !!

@Captain-Nostromo 5 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid we had an castrated male Cat and he died when he was 23 years old, he was lying on the couch and fell Into The Big Sleep, a Gray house cat the Nices cat I have ever had. This happens over 40 years ago and I am still Missing him.

@jaimie00 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice! Our 21-year-old cat eats more when we give her less at a time, so she typically eats 4 smaller meals a day, and our other 3 cats eat twice a day. After we transitioned to feeding her 4x, it really didn't take long for her weight to get back up in the normal range. Our 13-year-old has to have an elevated bowl as well, and it has to be shallow. She won't eat out of a normal bowl. She's always had sensitivity where her whiskers are concerned, and that seems to be worse as she gets older, but it's a simple enough thing to work around.

@MissGilAllen 5 жыл бұрын

I'd watch an entire video of Mr. Pirate getting pets while eating. He is such a good boyyy

@NJRipeStrawberry 5 жыл бұрын

Today I learned Mr. Pirate also goes by Mr. P ❤️

@uditabhattacharya2824 5 жыл бұрын

Everytime I see Mr. Pirate in the thumbnail I can't help but yell *Pirateeeyyy*

@mariasevilla7070 5 жыл бұрын

Such a handsome cat!!

@gothgf16 5 жыл бұрын

Dr. Uri has such a calming voice and presence, it's no wonder Mr. Pirate loves to be around him 🥰

@mva2997 5 жыл бұрын

Mr pirate: "MONCH MONCH MONCH MONCH"

@pamelatify 5 жыл бұрын

My cat is 16 now. She has kidney disease. She seems to be stable now, healthy and happy. But very old. I am enjoying taking care of her. She needs a lot of attention and affection. She won't leave my bedroom now. She sleeps under my bed all day until I come home, She just wants me to softly pet and groom her, and to cuddle. I love your videos--I have learned a lot and enjoy your sweet manner. Thank you!

@novaaetas7492 5 жыл бұрын

I would believe anything this guy says.

@naollielee 5 жыл бұрын

My Pickle has arthritis in both her elbows and although she definitely doesn't have a problem with eating (she's such a greedy kitty), I will still try this to make it more comfortable for her, thanks! :)

@py2178 5 жыл бұрын

"You can use anything at all to elevate the food dish.." Mr. Pirate: "Your shoulder please"

@AuricomSystems 5 жыл бұрын

Mr P. is such a handsome fellow!!

@CrankyPantss 5 жыл бұрын

That was very helpful. Thanks, Doc.

@gosman949 5 жыл бұрын

We adopted our cats from another owner when they were about 7 and 10 years old. They are now about 12 and 15. Other than more expensive health bills, they have been the joy of our lives in retirement.

@tassadar1977 5 жыл бұрын

agreed

@christhornley1664 5 жыл бұрын

I love Mr Pirate, he's so sweet.

@tykjpelk 5 жыл бұрын

What a sweet old man. Please tell him I said hi!

@cerayeon 5 жыл бұрын

mr. pirate is so cute 💖💖 it’s my goal to adopt an older cat in the future 😊

@Elpis95 5 жыл бұрын

Elevating the food is a fantastic tip. We've got a 16yo boy with hyperthyroidism and it's been really tricky to get him to gain weight but lifting his food has helped a lot. Thanks Doc!

@Eeee-xl4xb 5 жыл бұрын

This is so pure

@marissavaneck1358 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. You are a good man, and it's when our cats are near death that they need us to be informed and competent to care for them the most.

@daifuku9320 5 жыл бұрын

Mr Pirate will reach absolute immortal unit level pretty soon :)

@Chris-hq7nl 5 жыл бұрын

Mr. Pirate is so cute!

@Christian_Girl120 5 жыл бұрын

He looks like a sweet old guy! I love the coloring on him. He's a handsome boy! I love older animals and they have so much character. I know an older cat of my friend's. she's around 14 and is still a sweet old girl. This is an awesome trick. I never would have thought about this. I'll tell my friend about this one.

@cram2208 5 жыл бұрын

When I see a video featuring Mr. Pirate, I can't wait to watch ! 😻😻 Simply adorable.

@cryssalys3285 5 жыл бұрын

After seeing Mr Pirate as a shoulder Cat, I wanted to train 2 of our cats to be comfortable being carried that way so I can carry them at the same time.

@MaxG-fr 5 жыл бұрын

Your voice and Mr pirate, make me want to move to Vancouver and have many cats

@mynamedontfi 5 жыл бұрын

Cute little Pirate !

@rubyisontheinternet 5 жыл бұрын

Mr. Pirate is a beautiful and chubby old kitty! We took our cat to the vet for the first time today since adopting him a few months ago, and he got a clean bill of health! Thank you so much for making delightful and informative videos. I knew nothing about cats until adopting my kitty this summer, and I'm grateful to have such a good resource to keep him healthy and happy for years to come!

@adrianagalli7504 5 жыл бұрын

I used to do it with my old cats, happy to know my intuition was right. Thanks for the video

@Endermore 5 жыл бұрын

1:40 he was gonna go for the cutesy baby talk LOL so cute

@jeffreyvasquez3911 5 жыл бұрын

I just elevated my cats food and water. Reggie is18 showing signs of arthritis in his hips. Still looks healthy IM SO THANKFUL FOR ALL YOUR TIPS. 🙏🏼🐈😽so is Reggie 👍

@sarahbischoff2375 5 жыл бұрын

I’m a simple man. I see Mr. Pirate, and I click.

@jamaly77 5 жыл бұрын

every cat deserves an owner like you. ;)

@natalietamar 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@KillerQueensRyche 5 жыл бұрын

I love you Mr Pirate!

@firefighter6387 5 жыл бұрын

I like that you are in our team, Cat lovers😀 I like them too Dr.👏👍

@mejustme479 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I've always fed my cats wet and dry, w a bowl of fresh water. They have the choice. The dry is nibbled on through the day, until I come home from work to give a can of wet food, They know its dinner time. Dish height is a great tip! Thank you for sharing this video. 😄💖🐾😻🐱

@surprisesparkle1144 5 жыл бұрын

i really like your videos! thank you for making them :D i can really feel the love you have for your pets :)

@willywgb 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making these videos. Rusty (my Cat) and I thank you. I have watched everyone, some more than once. Raising the food dish is such a great idea and important to make it easier for him now and down the road as he gets older. Thanks again. Cheers Bill

@shannons4730 5 жыл бұрын

I love the Squish That Cat merch!

@absolutelynot7394 5 жыл бұрын

Dr. Uri Thank you.... Your videos are providing exceptional supplemental services. Of course, your videos are not a replacement, to which, it is our own personal responsibility we should take our loved ones to our locally trusting veterinarian as well :)

@Holdmymawashi 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you again! Looking forward to part 3 🐱❤️

@geoffdearth7360 5 жыл бұрын

My female cat is almost 18 and she still loves her dry Purina Cat Chow. Also she can drink from a bathtub faucet which is continuously dripping. She also drinks from the kitchen faucet which I turn on when I'm here. Judging from the leavings in the litter box she is very well hydrated. She has no weight problem and never has.

@Kreedogger 5 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful tips Dr. Burstyn! I do quite appreciate it. Especially about the facts of wet vs dry food and the elevated food bowl trick is a great tip. Mr. Pirate is a wonderful cat too! THANKS!

@gilessb 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips - thanks. Love Mr Pirate - what an adorable cat. He reminds me of my sadly departed blotched tabby with similar white markings. Mr P is lucky to have such a caring owner, who he is clearly devoted to.

@missphoo 5 жыл бұрын

Another super helpful video, thank you! ♥😺

@scarletskyi8698 5 жыл бұрын

I hope your channel will be the best vet channel on KZfaq. Good luck!

@KealaniAlexandra 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such great info. I'm very reassured now I can see we're doing good and kind things for our 17 yr old cancer survivor. It's amazing what a help setting the dish up high for her.

@krazykiki516 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful series

@citronquartz2779 5 жыл бұрын

my cats had to have at least 8 teeth removed each, so they have a lot of difficulty with chewing kibble. We feed them wet food every day now, and they're both 11 years old so i'm glad they're getting that extra hydration as well.

@hadeez2651 5 жыл бұрын

incredibly useful, thank you for sharing your knowlege sir!

@ClandestineGirl16X 5 жыл бұрын

you are an animal whisperer

@elaine58100 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you once again for such an informative video. My cat is still young, however it is good to know how to care for her has she ages. Love Mr pirate :) Looking forward to part 3

@crunchykitkat7957 5 жыл бұрын

Hey! What type of cat is Mr. Pirate? :3 He's cute, nice vids too

@HelpfulVancouverVet 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! He is a shoulder cat! Also a Mackerel Tabby. Also a very good cat.

@bravopeters 5 жыл бұрын

The vet is cute too! 😊

@sfoeric 5 жыл бұрын

Mr Pirate is awesome.

@matsuokashuzo3052 5 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing the last instalment as well as any of the videos you took from your trip.

@kimiko237 5 жыл бұрын

Mr Pirate is a sweetie I love him. Very helpful videos!! My kitty is 9 now this will be useful... also, greetings from Ontario!

@nancyd8031 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video! I have a 10 year old cat and this will help her tremendously

@KMoo-oz1kw 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos and advices ... so helpfull

@retiar2111 5 жыл бұрын

look how quickly your channel has grown! Keep it up! Love you, love your cats, and your content. Youre unique, i wish you earn some good money on yt soon.

@ChronicallyGaming 5 жыл бұрын

my oldest cat is 15 years old and, although I was already doing most of the things mentioned in this video (and the previous one), it's really helpful! thank you :) I'm going to send this to a few of my friends who have older cats too :)

@Capellix0001 5 жыл бұрын

Cant wait for part 3!

@cheesetoast99 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative, I never knew about elevating the dish and wet/vs dry food calories, great videos!

@aeonlincoln5474 5 жыл бұрын

SQUISH THAT CAT!!!

@lovedwife3039 5 жыл бұрын

I’m a cat mommy. This videos are SO helpful! Thank you!!

@simonemair4586 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative (as always) 😉

@foxbordeaux8 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! 😸

@DannyFriendbow 5 жыл бұрын

My cats are not quite seniors yet - they are 8 and 10 years old - but this is so helpful to consider for the future so that they can be as happy and comfortable as possible!

@garagiid 5 жыл бұрын

❤you mr. pirates!!

@juliabonna1 5 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! My cat Nino is going to be 10 next March, and while he's doing great for his age I'm already making small changes to accomodate for any future limitations he might end up having. I'm a huge fan of this older cat series and of your channel! Keep up the great work, doc.

@dandilionqeen 5 жыл бұрын

So I watched this when it came out and my cat who turned 10 this fall who has always been food motivated but eating less lately has gone back to eating his whole bowl again!! It still takes longer than it used to to finish the bowl after I added an amazon box under my cats food bowl, thank you so much for this tip!!

@altrogeruvah 5 жыл бұрын

Mr. Pirate, what a beautiful boy ~

@olhadumanska4874 5 жыл бұрын

My mom doing like this for our big dog.He is 12 year all.This trik is realy working

@aiyacelik616 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@mikesweeney5244 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@efepekgoz 5 жыл бұрын

1:40 Mr.Pirate thinks about climbing that shoulder for a second.

@hiimakevideos6031 5 жыл бұрын

Bro, you are literally like *Bob Ross*

5 жыл бұрын

aww

@katybyrd8674 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this series! The textbook trick never would have occurred to me. Also Mr. Pirate should be sculpted in bronze and placed somewhere as a tourist destination. Proceeds go to the clinic. I have always had senior cats but I'm about to have more than one for the first time- adding a 15-year-old friend for my 12-year-old this week. I know moving homes is very stressful for older cats as it is- is there anything special one can do to help them adjust?

@Peyton1218 5 жыл бұрын

I work at an animal shelter and haven't heard some of these tips so this is great :)

@DB-vt1kk 5 жыл бұрын

You’re voice is like velvet 😺

@amac5455 5 жыл бұрын

Hi from snowy, freezing Poland! I use for my baby (12 yo cat) a small shoes box, covered with plastic table cloth as his table. I know the same should do dog's keepers (come on, let our 'princesses' get some civilisation! :) Thanks to the 'table' my old cat stopped vomiting, which was his every day rutine and vet in here had no clue how to fix it. Also, I have 5 extra ceramic plates for my cat's wet meat food, so I don't have to wash the dish after every meal. However, after about 2-3 years the plates must be thrown away because they get funny smell and cat don't want to eat fresh food from smelly plates. Well, I wouldn't eat either!:)