It is important to pay attention to your cat <\/strong><\/em>as he ages and catch any problems before they become very serious.<\/p>\n If you are close with your cat, you can usually tell if something is different or not right with him. Don\u2019t discount that feeling that something doesn\u2019t seem right. Because of the love and close relationship you share with your feline, you have an advantage to knowing when something is wrong.<\/p>\n In fact, change in behavior is the number one way a cat <\/strong><\/em>will tell you he\u2019s not feeling right. Changes in behavior can be sudden or may develop over time. When your cat <\/strong><\/em>begins to age, it is important to make important enrichment to his nutrition, grooming needs and home life.<\/p>\n It is a good idea to keep a log of some of your cat\u2019s normal activities. Since changes in your cat\u2019s behavior are the best sign that he isn\u2019t feeling good, knowing what is normal and abnormal for him will help nip a potentially fatal illness in the bud.<\/p>\n If your cat <\/strong><\/em>normally chases after his toys, make a note of that. If he wakes you up every morning then suddenly stops, this could be an indication of arthritis and it may hurt too much to jump on the bed.<\/p>\n It is also important to note how often your cat eats and drinks. If he always runs to his food bowl when he hears you pour more in and suddenly stops doing this, something may be going on with\u00a0 him. Keeping note of his appetite, weight, water intake, urination and defecation, skin and fur, respiration and other habits of your cat will let you quickly identify if he isn\u2019t feeling well.<\/p>\n