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Discover how to choose the best supplements for your pet’s health, from essential vitamins to joint support and digestion aids. Learn age-specific and seasonal supplement tips for cats and dogs.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Knowing your cat is in their older years allows you to take a proactive approach to caring for them during this important stage of life.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Taking care of your cat’s teeth throughout their life helps contribute to their quality of life as they age.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Help your pet stay active with tips to improve mobility and manage joint health, keeping them moving happily at every stage of life.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
The normal aging process and expected changes in the bodily functions of senior cats are discussed.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Usually we do end up giving some sort of supplementation to cats with severe IBD. However if their intestines are not absorbing things normally often we have to get the supplementation as injections. This is something your veterinarian could do or even teach you how to do. I recommend contacting them to set this up.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hi and thank you for your question on PetCoach! Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids can help quite a bit with hair and skin health. B vitamins (B12, B5, B9) can also help with skin and coat health. Vitamin E can also help. I would acquire these supplements from your veterinarian. Here's a good supplement on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Theracoat-Skin-and-Coat-Supplement/dp/B005FYOCQ4 I hope this helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
VetriScience NuCat Multivitamin Everyday Health Bite Sized Chews available on chewy.com and amazon.com are highly palatable multivitamins that would be good to supplement Greg’s diet with. Prescription Royal Canin recovery canned diet is generally palatable (yummy) to even sick or hospitalized cats and is another option as well that your vet can either sell from his/her practice or prescribe. Good luck!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If Lady Patches is losing weight, it can definitely be due to her dental disease. However, other causes for weight loss include underlying medical conditions such as hyperthyroidism, diabetes, IBD, and cancer - all of these and others can be ruled out by your vet. You can definitely encourage Lady Patches to eat more by moistening her dry food or getting a food that is in smaller pieces. There are multivitamins available for senior cats, but they do not provide many calories. I hope this helps and am happy to answer any other questions you have!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hello, L-thryptofan (L-tryptophan- I believe it is spelled differently here) is an essential amino acid for cats. This means it must be present in her diet in some form because the body needs it to live. However, there's no need to give her any supplements or treats with excessive L-tryptophan if they seem to have a negative effect on her. It sounds like she was perhaps given a prescription diet for kidney disease that made her teeth hurt- there are prescription kidney disease diets that come in canned or wet form that may be easier on her teeth. I would recommend talking to your veterinarian about trying these diets for her, as it will be the absolute best diet for her kidneys and urinary health. I would also talk to your vet about her teeth, because she may have dental disease or a tooth infection that makes eating any type of food difficult for her. In this case, your vet would recommend a dental cleaning and possible tooth extractions to make eating much easier for her. I hope this has been helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
Updated on September 24th, 2025