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