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We have two that are getting up there in age. They're both active, but the signs are there. One has irritable bowel syndrome and asthma is on medication for both. His black fur has faded in some spots, too - not much, but there are definitely spots that are a bit more brown in his legs.
The other seems healthy, but his urine had some protein and there is a slightly elevated number in his bloodwork for his liver (I think). The vet isn't sure what those mean yet, and they want him to get an ultrasound (they just told us yesterday, and we haven't had the chance to schedule it yet).
It's possible he also has IBS, which would at least mean we're used to dealing with it. He's already eating the right food.
Odds are good we have years with them yet, but it's a sign they're getting older, and a reminder that some day they'll be gone. :(