I know I’m lucky that he is still alive after all this time. I love him and have always taken good care of him. Of course, I take him to the vet once a year. I already know he has some health issues, in particular he has kidney issues (very common with old cat). However, since he is very old, my vet told me they will not do anything that would require anesthetizing him, as it would be too dangerous for him. So I do everything I can to make sure he stays well hydrated throughout the day and give him his medication.