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 […]
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 […]