senior cat
Older domestic companion
A senior cat is an older cat, typically one that has reached around 11 years of age or older.
The designation matters for veterinary care and diet, as senior cats have different nutritional needs and health concerns than younger animals: The vet recommended switching to senior cat food.
Some sources distinguish between senior (11-14) and geriatric (15+) cats.
- elderlyAdvanced in age
- geriatricRelating to elderly care
- old timerLong-experienced person
- agingGrowing older over time
- golden yearsLater life stage
whiskers · grey · arthritic · napping · slow · wise · grumpy · quiet life · lap · purring · slow blink · veterinarian · kibble · vet visits · cushion · warm · sunny spot · creaky
- catskitten, kitty, feline, tabby, calico
- animal shelteranimal shelter, shelter worker, animal control, humane society, no-kill shelter