How Long Do Cats Live?

Depending on the breed of cat, the average lifespan is different, normally the lifespan of a cat is around 12-18 years, the lifespan of unmated cats and neutered cats are longer than normal cats. Cats its short lifespan is like a microcosm of human life, condensing the vast decades of light into a dozen years. Cats with a long lifespan are generally inseparable from their owners' careful care and scientific breeding methods. If you want your cat to stay with you for a longer period of time, then learn what you can do to extend your cat's life!

 

Average Life Expectancy of 12 Types of Cats

 

Chinese Field Cat: 15-20 years old (adaptable, strong and sturdy, good feeder and not picky about food)
American Shorts: 15-20 years old (active, agile, good intestines)
English Short: 13-16 years old (cute and lovely big round face, easy to fat body)
Ragdoll cat: 10-12 years old (elegant long hair, weak stomach)
Russian Blue: 15-18 years old (loyal and quiet, love to run and jump)
Siamese: 15-19 years old (intelligent, lively, clingy, curious, and can change colors)
Sphinx: 9-10 years old ("alien meow" skin is easy to oil, pay attention to warmth, newcomers should not enter)
Devon Curly Cat: 9-13 years old (lively and clingy, small size, less hair loss)
Calico cats:12-20 years old(genetic abnormality)
Garfield: 12-15 years old (big flat face, loving and clingy character, difficult to raise)
Maine cat: 12-17 years old (the longest life record is 35 years old, loyal and clingy, long hair, large amount of food)

Persian cat: 13-15 years old (quiet and elegant, easy to lose hair)
Chinchilla: 10-14 years old (weaker, big-boned, more delicate)

Guinness World Records shows that the world's longest-living cat is a tiger tabby named Cheese Puff, who went to Meow Planet in 2005 at the age of 38 years and 3 days. She is a female cat and lives with her owner Jake Perry in Texas, USA.

 

Also Read: How Long Do Outdoor Cats Live？

 

How can I prolong my cat's life?

 

Regular deworming and vaccination

 

External deworming: 1 month / 1 time

Internal deworming: 3 months/1 time

Cats can be vaccinated with cat triple vaccine from the age of 2 months, after which a booster shot is recommended every year (be sure to go to a regular hospital for vaccination)

 

Also Read: The Guide to Cat Vaccination Schedules

 

Healthy Diet

 

▶Feeding frequency

2-3 months old: 4-5 times/day

3-6 months old: 3-4 times/day

Adult cats: 2-3 times/day

▶ Food Quality

High-quality staple food provides adequate nutrition for cats

Cat food: Crude protein between 37%-40%, the first 3 of the ingredient list must be meat, grain-free formula

Canned staple food: nutrition, adequate moisture, digestible and absorbable, note that the first place in the ingredient list is meat, no grains, gums, food attractants, etc.

Freeze-dried staple foods: adequate nutrition, good palatability, can increase water intake by rehydrating the food.

Raw bone meat: can be matched with various kinds of meat, rich in nutrition, pay attention to the parasite problem.

Also Read: How to Change Cat Food

 

▶ Cat Healthy Supplementary Food Collection

In addition to the daily cat food, you can also add some healthy complementary food to help cats grow healthily.

Fish oil: 2-3 times a week, hair and skin care

Cooked egg yolk: 1-2 times a week to improve appetite

Carrot: 1-2 times a week to improve eyesight and digestion.

Chicken Breast: 2-3 times a week, low fat and high protein

Pumpkin: 1-2 times a week, laxative and detoxification of hairballs

Broccoli: 1-2 times a week, prevent cancer and colds

 

Reduce stress

 

Avoid excessive stress and strain as much as possible, sources of stress for cats:

Frequent changes in living environment

Lack of petting and play

Yelling or scolding

Frequently forcing the cat to do annoying things (e.g. forceful hugging)

The arrival or settlement of unfamiliar members

Constant noise

Also Read: Cat Anxiety Symptoms

 

Drinking a lot of water

 

Cats themselves do not like to drink water, coupled with the fact that cats eat more dry food, it is easy to suffer from urinary diseases. Shovelers remember to monitor the amount of water consumed by cats, which can greatly reduce the burden on the kidneys of cats.

Weight control

Healthy body shape is the key to a long and healthy life for cats, do not pursue "obese beauty", obesity is the root cause of many diseases.

Usually let the cat exercise more, play with the cat teaser, regular feeding, but need to pay attention to is not to feed the cat too full!

Exercise

 

Cat exercise in addition to weight control can also mobilize the mood to meet the cat's activity level.

 

Ways to get your cat to exercise

cat teaser	cat toy	cat climbing frame	Interacting with cats

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also Read: How Much Exercise Do Cats Need

 

Neutering at the right age

 

If the cat is 6-8 months old, has been vaccinated with the triple cat vaccine and has no abnormal reaction, and is not in heat, de-sexing surgery can be arranged

Neutering male cats can significantly reduce the risk of urinary system diseases

De-sexing female cats can greatly reduce the risk of uterine pus, fibroids, mammary tumors, etc.

Freedom from stress, irritability and reduced appetite due to estrus, resulting in a healthier cat with a smoother and shinier coat

The advantages of de-sexing cats outweigh the disadvantages, and de-sexed cats live up to 40% longer than non-de-sexed cats.

Also Read: Exploring the Optimal Timing for Cat Spaying

 

Regular brushing of teeth

 

Most cats over 2 years old have bad breath to varying degrees! Be alert to bad breath, dental calculus and other oral problems in cats!

Cats can start brushing their teeth at 3 months of age, using a baby soft-bristle brush and pet toothpaste 2-3 times a week

Also Read:How to Clean Cats' Teeth

 

Regular checkups

 

Cats can tolerate pain very well, and when they show physical abnormalities, they are likely to be in the advanced stages of serious illness.

Regular medical checkups for cats can help to detect problems in time and provide early treatment.

Adult cats are recommended to have a physical examination once a year, and older cats are recommended to have a physical examination once every six months.

When a kitten has a healthy diet, lots of toys, and the love and care of a pooper scooper, there is no reason why it should not look forward to a long and happy life with you. Wish all kittens a long life!