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Exotic Shorthair — Senior Care

Low activity Lifespan: 12-15 years

Care recommendations — Senior stage

Senior Exotic Shorthair cats generally benefit from twice-yearly vet visits, a diet adjusted for a slowing metabolism, and a comfortable home setup with easy access to litter boxes, food, and warm resting spots. Grooming support becomes more important too, since older cats often groom themselves less thoroughly than they once did. Keep offering gentle activity, but let the cat set the pace rather than expecting the intensity of its younger years.

⚠️ Watch for

Senior Exotic Shorthair cats warrant closer attention to increased thirst, more frequent urination, or unexplained weight loss and noisy or labored breathing, snoring, or tiring quickly during activity. Any noticeable shift in appetite, energy, weight, or litter box habits is worth discussing with a vet promptly rather than assuming it's simply normal aging.

This information is general and educational — it isn't a substitute for advice from your veterinarian, who knows your individual cat's health history.

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