Disease and weight changes are common throughout the senior lifestage. Cats are more likely to face weight gain during the mature years when activity level declines and metabolism slows. But around age 11, weight loss becomes a greater concern. The 11-plus years are particularly problematic for cats because their sense of smell and taste often diminish at this time, which affects their interest in food. Instead put some dry beans in a tin and shake it briefly if you cat is being bad. When the cat obeys, praise and stroke it. Treat your cat with food when it does well, it will learn to associate a good behaviour with food. But don t over do it, it will soon so it without help. Do not ignore your cat when you are mad at it, cats do not understand this behaviour and will feel insecure. Cats really should derive the majority of their nutritional needs from protein, so cat foods that are high in carbohydrates may not necessarily be the best for them. Interestingly enough, many of the premium brands of cat food offer exactly what most cats need, and aren t necessarily more expensive in the long run. However, there are some cases wherein you need to give them a bath no matter how you and your pet dread the chore. You need to bath your cat if the coat has excessive dirt. 3. Cleaning the eyes and ears. For the eyes and ears which are the most sensitive areas in your cat s body, there are solutions that you may use. If a fight does break out, distract the combatants and get them into separate rooms as soon as possible, never punish either cat. The process of introducing a new kitten to an older cat, can often be relatively stress free and need not be full of problems. The key is in making the introduction slowly, and perhaps the best tip of all is to give your older cat just as much attention and affection as you give the newcomer. Reinforce the behavior Remember to have snacks handy so when you do see your cat go though the hoop a snack is available. Training a cat with a clicker can be fun for both you and the cat. Taking steps in training will be rewarding to you and the cat. Try not to rush a cat in training, as they can become confused especially if they did not get the step before down.