Our cats are part of the family – and just like our human family members, they may experience some age-related changes and health issues over time. Here, we look at what to watch out for as they age, and how to take the best possible care of an older cat.
At what age is your cat considered to be ‘old’?
Cats are reckoned to be ‘senior’ when they reach the age of eight to 10 years. But age really is just a number: factors such as their lifestyle, genetic inheritance and any previous health problems they have experienced will impact on how quickly your cat ages.
A modern cat’s life expectancy is around 10 to 17 years. But, of course, we’ve all heard of cats living to an even riper old age – and we all hope ours will do so, too!