how do u know at what age your cat is old?

Answer 1

go to a vet, they can give you an approximation by looking at the facial and neck features along with their teeth.

Answer 2

An indoor only cat will often live 13 years, maybe as many as 20. I had a cat who lived to 13, and her last year she was weak, slow, had arthritis and definately acted old. I currently have a few cats, my oldest is 9 years. He still plays and runs around a lot. My kitten, on the other hand has trouble being mellow and wants to run all night long, and pesters her older catmates, all the time.

Cats act young their first 2 years, then mellow out considerably. By age 8 or 9 they become very mellow and sleep a lot more than in their youth. By age 12, I'd call a cat old. By age 16, very old. By age 20, a delicate blob of fur.

Answer 3

It all depends on the cat. My 17-year-old cat would be mortified if I called her old! Seriously, though, she's healthy and happy and still plays with her toys. She also has no trouble jumping up on the window sill to have a look outside. She has gone deaf, though...which is actually kind of funny because I can walk right up behind her and she doesn't know I'm there.

According to the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, a one-year-old cat is physiologically similar to a 16-year-old human, and a two-year-old cat is like a person of 21. For every year thereafter, each cat year is worth about four human years. Using this formula, a ten-year-old cat is similar age wise to a 53-year-old person, a 12-year-old cat to a 61-year-old person, and a 15-year-old cat to a person of 73. But, like humans, every cat is individual.

If your cat is older than 10, you might want to switch to a senior catfood - ask your vet for advice on which one. It's also a good idea to have a thorough checkup at the vet every year once your kitty gets to that age. They'll do a blood work up and look for things like hyperthyroidism and kidney failure - very common, but treatable diseases in older cats.

Whatever age your cat is, give him or her lots of brushes and scritches and love!!

Answer 4

Generally its hard to tell the age of a cat after they are full grown. The best way to check is to look at thier teeth. Since most people dont have thier cats get dentals every year, the build up of junk on thier teeth is the best indication. Your Vet would be the best one to check this.

Answer 5

Healthy cats and cats that live indoors and are not subject to outdoor injuries, fights, or diseases have been known to live well into their 20's or longer. I have a cat that is 16 years old and is very healthy.

Answer 6

Ask them! Of course female cats will either lie or start flirting, skipping the question completely. Oh, you don't speak cat? Such a pity.

Answer 7

Most cats are considered seniors, once they are 10+ years.

Answer 8

Cut it in half and count the rings.

Answer 9

Is she still playful?
Or does she limp from arthritis?

Seriously color, markings & teeth...
Just like humans ! :)

Answer 10

ask a vet