Fantastic Geriatric Cats

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Across
  1. 5. is not a disease, but is a process
  2. 8. an emotional state that leads to poor QOL
  3. 11. should be instituted to keep the cat active, but not overwork their bodies
  4. 13. can be used to improve visibility in darker areas
  5. 14. may decline with age and is seen by changes in fur coat including matting, debris, or grease
  6. 15. a syndrome where the patient has decreased functional reserve leading to physiologic and cognitive performance decline
  7. 17. common form of degenerative joint disease in cats
  8. 18. can be used for easier access to favorite higher up spaces
  9. 19. place in the home that can provide a sense of safety to all cats
Down
  1. 1. can be a sign of mobility changes, results from inability to make it to the litter box
  2. 2. useful for cats with OA that need to use the restroom
  3. 3. a common concurrent endocrine disease seen in aging cats
  4. 4. should be available on the ground-level for convenience and comfortable resting
  5. 6. age at which a cat is considered geriatric
  6. 7. should be continued in a senior cats life to prevent disease, if no contraindications
  7. 9. disease associated with oral pain in cats and can affect appetite
  8. 10. useful for diagnosing senior diseases
  9. 12. decreased water intake can lead to this which leads to feline constipation, commonly seen in geriatric cats
  10. 16. kind of bowl that can be used for food and water to not interfere with whiskers