How cat years convert
International Cat Care equates the first two years of a cat's life with 24 human years, and every year after that with 4 human years [1]. So a 3-year-old cat is about 28, a 10-year-old about 56 and a 15-year-old about 76.
Life stages
- Kitten: 0–6 months
- Junior: 7 months–2 years
- Adult: 3–6 years
- Mature: 7–10 years
- Senior: 11–14 years
- Super senior: 15 years and older [1]
The AVMA considers cats senior after 10 years of age and recommends veterinary checks at least twice a year for senior pets [2].