Cat or cat - who lives longer?

When we buy a cat we like for our home, we sometimes don’t think about its life expectancy. We get so used to our pets that we want them to live next to us as long as possible. But after a few years, especially when the pet begins to get sick, anxiety arises that the family pet may leave this world, and the question of its life expectancy begins to worry more and more.

How many years are allotted to cats and kittens in this world?
On average, domestic cats live from 12 to 15 years with good heredity. According to the observations of veterinarians, their life expectancy can reach 20 years or more if they are provided with good care. Surgical intervention, which deprives the animal of the opportunity to bear offspring, also increases life expectancy by 2-4 years.

But his gender does not play a role for the time allotted for life on earth (although such an opinion exists). And proof of this is the Guinness Book of Records, which records several long-livers among these pets of both sexes, bringing joy to their owners. Their age ranges from 24 to 38 years, which in terms of human life significantly exceeds 100 years (it is believed that one year of a cat’s life is equal to four years of human life).

The average life expectancy of wild cats is much less. They live on average from 5 to 8 years, which is quite understandable, because their lifestyle is one of continuous stress in the struggle for their existence. They are not provided with adequate nutrition, their habitats lack hygiene, comfortable overnight accommodation and other conditions. This weakens the immunity of wild animals, which ultimately leads to various diseases and rapid aging, shortening their life.

It is worth noting that longevity also depends on cat breeds, their characteristics and genetics. So, according to statistics, cats of the Siamese and Thai breeds, as well as the American Shorthair and Manx Tailless, live longer than others (up to 20 years). Breeds such as the Asian tabby, Neva Masquerade, Devon Rex and others survive a little less (up to 17-19 years). This does not apply to the wild, in conditions in which purebred cats will clearly live less than street cats.

How to extend the life of domestic cats and kittens?
The answer to this question is care! It starts with nutrition, which must be balanced in terms of the content of vitamins and microelements. At the same time, it is necessary to monitor the pet’s weight and protect it from obesity. But for this, not only nutrition is important. The cat must move, its life must be as active as possible, living in conditions that are comfortable for it. It is necessary to provide your pet with periodic walks in the fresh air in silent places.

To improve the animal’s health and hygiene, you should take care of its teeth, claws, and fur. And also the conditions for its longevity are: regular visits to the veterinarian, timely vaccinations and sterilization, which helps preserve the health and energy resources of your pet.

And the general conclusion to the question posed: who lives longer, a cat or a female cat - you just need to love your four-legged family friend very much, give him enough attention and affection so that he will delight you with his presence on our land for a long time.