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At what age do cat vet guidelines say a cat becomes a senior?

10 years old, according to the AAHA and AAFP guidelines.

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  1. 5 years old
  2. 10 years old ✔
  3. 15 years old

Why: The AAHA and AAFP feline life stage guidelines call cats 10 years and older seniors. They call cats aged 7 to 10 mature adults.

Huh, didn't know that: The guidelines use four age-related stages plus an end-of-life stage that can apply at any age.

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Answer: 10 years old. The AAHA and AAFP feline life stage guidelines call cats 10 years and older seniors. They call cats aged 7 to 10 mature adults.

  1. 2021 AAHA/AAFP Feline Life Stage Guidelines (AAFP) catvets.com/resource/aaha-aafp-feline-life-stage-guidelines
    Senior: 10 years and older
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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