Cats are wonderfully independent, which is part of why people love them. That independence also makes it easy to miss changes. A cat who is eating a little less. A litter box pattern that has shifted. A weight that has been slowly climbing or slowly dropping.
SeniorThrive's pet tracker is the quiet way to notice the things cats do not announce.
Where to add
Go to Daily Life → Pets.
Tap Add a pet and pick Cat.
Enter their name, breed (or "mixed"), age, and when they came into your life.
Indoor only, outdoor, or both. This shapes what SeniorThrive suggests you track.
Add a photo. Cats deserve a good photo.
What is worth tracking for a cat
Feeding. Brand, wet or dry or both, portion size, times. Note any changes the cat makes themselves: skipping a meal, eating less, or suddenly ravenous.
Water. Cats are notoriously bad at drinking enough. A fountain or multiple bowls around the house helps. Log roughly how much they drink if you can.
Litter box. Frequency of use, any changes in consistency or smell. This is one of the earliest signals of urinary or kidney issues, which are common in older cats.
Weight. Weigh them once a month if possible. A slow drop is one of the first signs of many common cat illnesses.
Vet visits. Annual or every six months for senior cats. Record the date, any vaccinations, and any concerns the vet raised.
Medications. Including flea prevention if they are indoor-outdoor. Pilling a cat is its own art form.
Grooming. Brushing schedule, nail trims, any dental care. Especially important for long-haired cats.
Behavior changes. Hiding more than usual. Change in affection. More vocal. Less active. Any shift from their baseline.
A note on senior cats
Cats are considered senior around age eleven. At that age, small changes matter more and move faster. A senior cat losing weight or changing litter habits should see a vet sooner than a younger cat with the same signs. Trust your instincts.
Pet-sitter info
Tap Pet-sitter info and SeniorThrive builds a short document: name, feeding schedule, litter habits, medications, what the cat likes, what they hate, and the vet's number. Cats can be picky, and a good pet sitter doc prevents three days of worry.
Sharing with family
Many families love photos of the cat, which is perhaps a universal law. Share the pet tracker with your Circle and they will see when you add a new picture or note a fun thing the cat did.
A cat asleep in a sunbeam is the kind of grandchild-ready photo that makes an afternoon.