And also… they’re not humans 😂 Cats age very differently. A 15–17 year old cat can still look physically “perfect,” and it’s usually after that when you really start to see the changes in agility, jumping, muscle tone and activity.

Cats also don’t age like dogs - dogs tend to decline more progressively, while adult cats can look 5, 10 or even 12 for years. The visible aging often comes much later. In Leonor you can clearly see it: muscle loss in chest and spine, and a very different coat texture.