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When cats are considered seniors?

Cats are considered “seniors” at about seven or eight years of age. However, each cat ages differently, and based on overall health, environment, and diet; you may not see any signs of aging until your pet are about ten years old. Cats from 10 to 12 years of age are considered geriatric. Due to advances in veterinary care and feline medicine, most indoor cats live 15 to 18 years, and some can live into their 20s.

Aging is controlled by a genetic biological clock in the brain (the hypothalamus), which controls the body’s hormones and affects the aging process. As a cat ages, certain metabolic changes occur in the body. Some owners see various outward signs of this gradual process in their pets, such as a general slowing down, lack of interest in play, loss of appetite, and increased sleeping. Changes in the body’s functions and metabolism are also occurring, and senior cats may develop digestive, heart, and urinary problems, as well as diabetes and other diseases.

A well balances diet, exercise, regular veterinary checkups, and a happy home life will help to keep your senior cat with you for many years to come.

The average house cat measures roughly 30 inches (76.2 cm) from nose to tail and has approximately 244 bones. The exact number of bones varies depending on the length of the tail. Cats have 30 vertebrae in their spinal column, which make them incredibly agile and flexible. They can rotate half of their spine 180 degrees seemingly bending themselves in half! These traits allow cats to leap great heights (they can jump five times their own height), sprint after prey, and climb trees easily. Felines have a great range of motion.

They have no collarbone and their shoulder blades are located close to their chest, which allows them to slip into narrow spaces. A cat’s skin is loose on the body and functions as an anchor for the coat. In comprises millions of incredibly sensitive nerve endings, but it is not as sensitive to heat and cold as human skin is.

Cats have five toes on their front feet or forepaws and four toes on their back feet. A kitten born with extra toes (anywhere from one to four extra toes per foot) has a condition called polydactyly. In most cases, the extra toes are not a problem but if they impede the ability to walk properly, the extra toes may need to be surgically removed.

The paws are very sensitive and are filled with nerves and touch receptors. Cats feel vibrations through the pads on their feet. These footpads are made up of thick, though skin that acts like a shock absorber and protects the feet while walking. The forepaws are made up of three sets of small bones that form a digit, much like the finger on a human hand. These specialized bones allow the cat to extend and retract his claws at will.

As a conclusion, we now know how to determine when our cat is considered old or senior. Cats and kittens come in all shapes, colors and sizes.

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