Replying to @Michelle Leach We need to retire the “age x 7” myth. Veterinary medicine considers a pet senior in the last ~25% of their expected lifespan and that looks different for every pet. 🐶 Small dogs often enter their senior years closer to 9-10 🐶 Medium dogs around 8-9 🐶 Large dogs around 7-8 🐶 Giant breeds as early as 5-6 🐱 Cats are usually considered seniors around 10–11, with “super seniors” at 15 Why this matters Because seniorhood isn’t meant to be a ticking clock. It’s a stage