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.
How can you tell if your cat is getting old?
Signs of Aging in Cats
- Decreased Mobility. Many people attribute their cat's slowing down to a normal part of the aging process. ...
- Weight Loss. ...
- Bad Breath. ...
- Changes in Temperament. ...
- Increased Vocalization and Disorientation. ...
- Cloudy Eyes. ...
- Vision Loss. ...
- Increased Thirst.
At what age do cats start to get old?
In recent years, feline ages and life-stages have been redefined, cats are considered to be elderly once they reach 11 years with senior cats defined as those aged between 11-14 years and super-senior cats 15 years and upwards.