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 […]