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At what age is my cat considered a senior? Is my cat old?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 10 years and 11 months old | 20 lbs

When Is a cat considered a senior?

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Answered By Dr. B. DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)

Veterinarian

Published on April 6th, 2019

Typically i would say 12 to 14 or older but the cat life span can vary. Sometimes disease presents in middle age (5 to 10ish) and other cats live in to their 20s. So it all depends on the cats health status. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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