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Energy and nutrient needs vary with life stage, sterilization status and activity, and so general feeding recommendations provide only a starting point.

Behavior and environmental items to be discussed at each life stage include:

Parasite control is important in cats of all ages. Prevention includes both animal and environmental control.

Vaccination priorities to consider when designing a comprehensive, life stage-targeted wellness plan for a cat.

Diseases of the oral cavity are extremely common, yet most owners are unaware that dental disease can threaten the health and welfare of their cat. 

Although specific data documenting benefits are not available, the panel concluded that regular wellness examinations and collection of the minimum database can be valuable.

The panel recommends that the veterinary team endeavours to make the veterinary encounter comfortable for both cat and client. Integral to this is a better understanding of feline behavior.

References for the 2010 AAFP/AAHA Feline Life Stage Guidelines

Although the panel's objective to provide evidence-based guidelines for health care related to life stage was not fully realized, the profession could develop more accurate recommendations through further research and through cooperation and data sharing.