When Is a Cat Considered a Senior? (Vet-Backed Age Guide)
If you have been wondering when is a cat considered a senior, the short answer from most vets is around age 10. But the full picture is a bit more layered than that, and knowing the details matters more than you might think. Cats can look perfectly healthy at 10, 11, or even 12 years […]
How Can Vets Tell How Old a Cat Is? (5 Methods Explained)
Last year, my friend Sarah adopted a beautiful orange tabby from the shelter. His name was Rusty, and the shelter estimated he was “about 3 years old” – but they weren’t really sure. He’d been found as a stray, and nobody knew his actual birthday. Sarah asked me: “How do vets figure out a cat’s […]
When Is a Dog Considered a Senior? (Age Chart by Size)
My neighbor asked me this question last week: “Zeus just turned 6. Is he a senior dog yet?” She seemed surprised when I said yes. Zeus is a Great Dane, and at 6 years old, he’s absolutely a senior – actually equivalent to about 50 in human years. Meanwhile, my mom’s 10-year-old Chihuahua, Peanut, is […]
How To Calculate Dog Years To Human Years (The Right Way)
Ever wondered how old your dog really is? Learn the accurate way to calculate dog years to human years – hint: it’s not multiplying by 7! Free calculator included. I’ll never forget the day I adopted Max, my Golden Retriever. He was supposedly “two years old” according to the shelter, but when I did the […]