2006-06-07 22:52:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
if it is in an indoor cat the life span is longer than outdoor cats. my grandma however had a outdoor barn cat that lived to be about 22 yrs. so it depends i guess on how well you take care of your cat.
2006-06-08 03:02:31 · answer #1 · answered by Suki_Sue_Curly_Q 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It depends. If it is an outdoor cat, probably not long. Too manydangers and diseases out there. The average lifespan of cats is longer than that of dogs. With good veterinary care, an indoor lifestyle, cooperative genes and a pinch of luck, cats can live to 20 years or more. Aging, however, brings with it both physical and behavioral changes which, if ignored, may challenge even the most well-meaning of human companions.
http://www.catsplay.com/thedailycat/2002-01-14/bringing_healthy/aging/aging.html
2006-06-08 07:12:19 · answer #2 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8 to 10 years
2006-06-08 05:56:55 · answer #3 · answered by Vidhi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I have an outside cat that is 15 years old and still alive and kickin'. She is a siamese that that has lived outside her whole live. She has always had that siamese attitude, but has mellowed out slightly in her old age. The dogs still know not to mess with her or she will mess them up! :)
I think 15 is probably about average, but it depends on how well they are taken care of. I suppose that indoor vs. outdoor can make a difference, but it doesn't seem to have a great effect on our cats.
2006-06-08 11:21:53 · answer #4 · answered by Amy E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have owned MANY cats in my life. The youngest one to die was 12, the oldest 22. I'd say 15 is about average if they are indoor cats.
2006-06-08 05:57:13 · answer #5 · answered by PariahMaterial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot depends. I had a cat live to be 16. I now have 3 cats and hope they all live very long healthy lives.
2006-06-08 07:24:14 · answer #6 · answered by Nicole K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 to 15 years but i hope for more :)
2006-06-08 05:58:05 · answer #7 · answered by Nouni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aprox 15-20 years
2006-06-08 05:58:23 · answer #8 · answered by junk_mail_100 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its 10 -15 yrs but it also depends on how do u take care of her
2006-06-08 06:42:54 · answer #9 · answered by anand p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my little girl cat just passed 14 years old and has survived 2 bouts of cancer and is still bright eyed and kicking butt
2006-06-08 06:06:49 · answer #10 · answered by oldguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋