Thanks to advances in nutrition and health care, cats are now leading longer lives – living right into their late teens and early 20s. At the same time, senior cats experience loss of hearing or vision, shallow sleeping patterns, body aches and pains. Older male and female cats are also much more susceptible to urinary tract infections and kidney problems than younger cats and vulnerable to diabetes, hyperthyroidism, arthritis and neurological disease.


These changes are stressful for your cat, making her tense and sometimes too anxious to relieve herself in an appropriate location. Similarly, cats with weakened immune systems also fare poorly under stress. Now, there is a natural way to gently de-stress your cat: feline aromatherapy. fresh4life Senior Formula Clumping Cat Litter contains natural lavender hydrosols (distillation waters), which emit a therapeutic aroma that can be particularly calming to some older cats. Derived from natural clay and botanical sources, this litter formula is delicately scented and so soothing that it can help correct or curtail a senior lapse in litter box use.

As stair climbing can be challenging for an older cat, it is also best to have a litter box on each level of your home to help your cat succeed. Also, as the pains of arthritis can restrict his movement, you may need to switch your senior cat’s litter box to one with shallow sides. You may even consider creating a ramp to make it easier for him to move in and out of the litter box.


Be sensitive to changes in your senior cat's overall grooming and be ready to lend a hand. Older felines are typically prone to dental issues. Now is the time for regular teeth cleaning to avoid oral pain, which in turn can help prevent grooming oversights and potential urinary tract infections. Ideally, senior cats should have a complete check-up every six months.


Your cat looks to you for care and support. Keeping abreast of your older cat's needs and offering natural botanical aromatherapy through fresh4life Senior Formula litter is just one more way to show you care.