While dependent on many things including luck some domestic cats can live to up to 20 years old. A loveable tabby cat.
However 20 years of age is exceptional for a domestic cat indeed any cat if one takes all cats in all places into consideration.
How old do house cats live to be. 27 rows Cats who spend significant unsupervised time outdoors tend to survive to be about 7 years old. Longest Living Pets. Meet the Oldest Cat in the World Creme Puff.
A mixed breed kitty born in 1967 was able to reach the ripe old age of 38 years old. A sweet black cat born in 1970 was able to reach 38 years old too. A loveable tabby cat.
6 rows A study using Vets Now data found that autumn is the worst season for cat road traffic accidents. Indoor cats live on average between 9 15 years which in human terms is between 53 and 77 years of age. It is estimated that 20 of cats in the USA are now living beyond 11 years of age.
However some cats can live beyond that. Anyone with a cat in their life will know that theyre probably going to stick around for a while with the average lifespan of indoor house cats these days hitting an impressive 12 to 15 years. This has increased dramatically over the past few decades with the average cat living to just seven years in the early 1980s and just over nine years in 1995.
The average inside only indoor cat lives 12 to 18 years although some live into their late 20s. A Cat can Live to 20 Years A healthy strong American shorthair cat can live about 20 years. Not all cats will make the dual decade mark.
Diet exercise whether the cat lives inside outside or a combination of both physical attentiveness and heredity all play a role in the life expectancy of just about any cat. Based on a survey of 10 reputable sites that discuss the average domestic cat the numbers are more inconsistent ranging from 10 to 20 years. 7 rows How Long Do Cats Live.
The average lifespan of a domesticated cat is 13 to 17 years. So just how long do indoor cats live. The short answer according to the ASPCA is 13 to 17 years.
Thats the average for all cats kept indoors but there are many variables that can shorten or lengthen a cats life. Factors That Impact Life Expectancy. According to a college of veterinary medicine the average lifespan for indoor only cats is 10-15 years.
1 With that said indoor-outdoor cats usually live longer than strays and ferals. While this is simply the average there are always exceptions to every rule. 02 of 04 How Is a Cats Age Determined.
Some cats even live into their 20s. But still this is a time when it is critical to keep a close eye on your favorite feline and watch for behavior changes that may signify health complications. Then if anything develops be quick to consult your veterinarian.
Physical and Mental Development. While dependent on many things including luck some domestic cats can live to up to 20 years old. During their life they will go through six key life stages which may help owners understand certain healthbehavioural problems that could arise and things to keep an eye on.
However 20 years of age is exceptional for a domestic cat indeed any cat if one takes all cats in all places into consideration. Nearly all domestic cats will die before their 20th birthday. Some will live into their 20s and exceptionally rarely some will live into their 30s.
If one took a sample of 1000 cats Id expect about 5 to live to 20. Average Lifespan Of A Cat As weve mentioned the average lifespan of a cat is a rather broad notion. Essentially the range has been narrowed down to approximately 9 to 15 years.
The biggest factor that influences the lifespan of a cat even more so than genetics is. A Siamese cats life expectancy is about 15 years while for Persians it can be up to 17. In general a cat is considered a senior when he reaches his 9th birthday – the equivalent of the mid-50s for humans.
Boosts for a longer life Just as with humans cats living a healthy lifestyle improve their chances of marking more birthdays. Indoor cats tend to live longer than their outdoor counterparts typically reaching 10 to 15 years of age. Cats who spend their lives exclusively outdoors live an average of just 2 to 5 years.
Oldest cats by reported age. Age reported as 26 in 1996 newspaper article then as 33 at death in 1998. Reference indicates the cat died just before reaching his 32nd birthday.
Oldest recorded feline mother. Gave birth to a litter of 2 kittens at the age of 30.