If you accept RSPCA info Gill, he is 8 1/2. Vet says he does not look like an older cat and he's certainly very active. He's a devil for chasing the wee uns esp Millie although the only fur ever left behind following contact appears to be his
However he had to have all but 2 canine teeth removed immediately after we brought him home from RSPCA, just after he had been neutered, supposedly aged 5 in October 2006 . RSPCA inspector rescued him and his pal and his pal was pts (FIV I think
; thankfully Freddie tested negative)
I think perhaps age may not therefore be terribly accurate but imagine that age cannot be guaranteed in a lot of rescue situations
. I am however "sort of" turning a blind eye to the potential problem (says she as she lifts her boy back onto table next to her so he can finish off the chicken he left 5 minutes ago
).... until next blood test. Meanwhile he is on far more of a wet diet and intend to try some senior food on next shopping trip. Can't hurt