How old is a senior cat in human years

Your cat has offered you countless hours of love, laughs and companionship over the years.

Signs of old age in cats

Now that she's getting older, it's time for you to repay all her unconditional love with extra attention and care to guarantee that her senior years are happy ones.

Senior Cat Signs

Some cats begin showing age-related physical signs as early as age seven, while others are still friskier than kittens at ten.

A general rule of thumb is that a cat is classified as "senior" if she's over 11 years of age.

As the parent of an aging cat, you'll want to watch for changes in behavior that could signify an underlying problem. Here are five common age-related symptoms and conditions you might see in an older kitty:

1. Sleeping all the time...or not at all: While slowing down as a cat ages is normal, if you notice your cat is sleeping all the time or more deeply than normal it might indicate a more serious health problem.

   Conversely, cats that are more active at night and not sleeping as much, might be experiencing age-related changes. The Tree House Humane Society in Chi

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