How long do most cats live to be?

Answer 1

cat can live for 8 to 16 years but they are so old and wore out that you have to put them to sleep before that.
Ours always got ran over by a car. (we lived on a highway)

My mom had a brother and sister for 19 and 21 years she had to put them to sleep. Chicago (he had the white socks) went blind and since we lived on the highway she was afraid he would get ran over. Sissy was old and crank and she put he to sleep because she just was not happy after her bother died .....but she wasn't happy before (I think because she had the Siamese cat thing going on)

street cat live only a few years 93 to 4) because of poor nutrition and startavion

Answer 2

We run a shelter for antique animals. Since most of our animals come to us after being abandoned at pounds by callous owners due to their age-related medical problems, we don't always know how old they are. But we are fortunate to have some whose elderly owners were not able to take them to their own retirement centers, and so we're acquainted with the cat's history.

We seem to get about 18 years from most of our cats. Those who belonged to a good owner who gave them excellent nutrition and care, and are still taken to see the owner in the nursing homes have lived to be about 20.

At about 16, the question of "quality of life" comes up, and by 18, they are usually at the point where letting them go on is the kindest thing to do.

The 20 year old was actually in fairly decent health, with mild deafness, vision and arthritis problems. However, when her former owner passed away, the cat suddenly went into a complete decline and passed away herself two weeks later.

She was the oldest one we have had here. Currently, we have two 18 year olds and a 16 year old as the eldest.

Answer 3

a decade ago, most pet books will tell you that the life-span of a cat is 16 years. But now, veterinarians all over the world have been noting increased life-spans among domestic cats, the longest on record is 32 years! They attribute the increased lifespans to better nutrition, better veterinary medicine, better and more informed pet owners who do much "preventive medicine" in the care of their beloved pets. It is also well-documented fact that outdoor only cats do not live as long as indoor cats.

Answer 4

It depends on their genes (inheritance from parents), how well they are fed and cared for by owners.

I have a 22 yr old cat who is still doing very well considering that she is 100 in human years. I had a 12 year old cat, a neutered male, who died of mammary cancer and an 11 year old who now has bladder cancer and whose prospects for a much longer life are not good. Another cat who is 14 and one 13 that are in good health.

All my cats have the same food, the same protected environment and the same amount of love and veterinary care. So, like humans, there are many factors affecting longevity that are not discernible.

Answer 5

My cats have always lived between 15-22 years and thy are outdoor cats. Of course, they are always fully vaccinated and spayed/neutered. We also live on a private road where cars are not a big threat and we have lots of property. We also feed them only regular Purina Cat Chow. Take them to the vet twice a year as they get older and always have them fixed, it helps them live longer. I think the average age is about 12-14 though. Remember love extends longevity in any species though!

Answer 6

A healthy cat can live til its 20. My cat lived until she was 16

Answer 7

Depending on if they are indoor or outdoor makes a big difference...I have heard of indoor cats living to be about 25...and we had an outdoor cat who lived to be about 14 I think it was. Just all depends on the situation...

Answer 8

Average is probably around 15 years. Some can live over 20 years.

Answer 9

It all depends. If they are indoor, about 18 sometimes up to 20 or more. If they are outdoor, not very old. Maybe 6, sometimes longer but sometimes shorter. If they are spayed or neutered also plays a part. If un-spayed/neutered they live shorter lives. They could develop testicular or uterine/ovarian cancer. The type of care that you give them will also play a part. They could develop deadly tick-bourne diseases or upper respiratory diseases or feline leukemia if not properly cared for.

Answer 10

my cat Charlie lived to be 19. The all time senior citizen cat record is held by Puss, a cat who lived with her owner in England. Puss died one day after her 36th birthday.