So we got a kind of surprising thing from our vet’s office in the mail yesterday. It’s a brochure, touting their Senior at Seven Wellness Exam program. Apparently, when your cat turns 7, he’s considered a “senior cat,” and therefore deserving of some special attention.

And extra visits to the vet’s office. At $100 a pop.

The language of the brochure was what was really startling:

As cats move into the senior phase of life, they experience changes that are very similar to aging humans.

Working closely with your veterinarian, you can make a significant difference in the life of your senior cat.

When she opened and read the brochure, The Wife immediately informed Miles, who turns 7 in late July, of his senior status.

He was not pleased.