Cat Care Advice

As a veterinarian, I often hear a common hesitation when suggesting surgery or treatment requiring anesthesia: "My pet is too old; I don’t want to risk anesthesia." The definition of "old" varies from person to person—some feel 7 years is elderly, while others say 10, or even 15. But when is a pet truly "senior," and is age a valid reason to avoid necessary care? How Old is "Old," and is Anesthesia Safe? Generally, pets enter their senior years at age 7, and by age 10, they a

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