This thought struck me at 4:30 am when Mimi jumped on the bed and decided to make "biscuits" on my face. I am interested in knowing how your "senior" kitties act and feel. Can you tell that they are older in the way they look or the way they act?

Mimi is 15 years old. I have had her since she was a kitten. She's been my daughter longer than my "skin" daughter has!

I can tell that she has aged because she is a bit unpredictable at times and is startled much more easily. She can't jump quite as high as she used to be able to either. But, otherwise, if you looked at her, I don't think you would know how old she is. Maybe her size has worked in her favor. She has always been a lightweight, with her weight ranging from 5.5 pounds to 7 pounds at her heaviest. She still hunts, plays on occasion, hisses at her brother, comes when you call her, has clear eyes and excellent hearing. She is loving as always and the person that sits still the longest is always her favorite because she loves to cuddle and sleep. Her teeth show her age according to the vet, but other than that, she is in perfect health.

I consider us very lucky that this girl is doing so well after so many years. Please tell me about your "senior" cat experiences.