The Adult Cat
From age two to age ten your cat may change very little. It is still important to continue regular veterianary visits during this long lifestage. Cats are so good at hiding illness, many preventable problems may be brewing and you will not notice the gradual changes. Diet, dental care, appropriate vaccination, and behavioral issues are among the concerns that may emerge.
One thing you want to be on the look out for is weight gain. The adult cat is no longer growing. Activity levels are generally low compared to kittens. Neutering decreases metabolic rate 20-30%. In other words your adult cat probably needs fewer calories to maintain a healthy body weight than you might think.
Early intervention can keep little problems from turning into big problems!
