I had a blue and cream persian cat who was born 2 - 3 years before me. Well she died on her 18th birthday. I was just wondering... is that a good age for a Persian? I know some cats live into their 20s but I think Persians aren't as hardy. Well that's what I've heard! So was she quite a good age or is that pretty average for a persian?
2006-10-31 03:16:24 · 12 answers · asked by Trina 6 in Pets ➔ Cats
a persian cats expected life span is a little shorter then say a tabby cat as they are very prone to illness,s. it is there genetic make up! but hay 18 years is a good life span! cats have 7 birthdays to our 1 so that would make her 126 wen she passed id say that pretty dam good!
2006-10-31 03:21:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I read up on Persians, I have a Himalayan and just wanted to know everything. The book I read said a healthy, happy, well taken care of Persian could live a healthy life up to 20 years. The average is 15-18. Good luck.
2006-10-31 03:27:14 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle Lynn 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thats a great age for any cat!
Pure bred cats do tend to have a shorter life span than your average mog. With Persians they can often have problems with their eyes and breathing difficulties due to their flat facial features. Persian cats can also be susceptible to PKD (Polysistic Kidney Disease), before buying a Persian cat you should make sure that they have been screened for this or if its a kitten make sure its parents are PKD negative.
2006-10-31 03:25:25 · answer #3 · answered by Kellyanna 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a Persian (actually several) that s almost 14, but is thin all of a sudden. She is feeble. She eats though, and moves around quite a bit. I m wondering if I should take her to the vet--I don t want her to suffer? Any ideas out there???
2015-08-27 09:51:15 · answer #4 · answered by Diane 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The experts say because of the pure breeding that anything above 13yrs, Pure bred animals are more highly strung and are very sensitive to illness. If they live to 18 or over then good luck and best wish,s
2006-10-31 05:53:21 · answer #5 · answered by lunastar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats a good age. Pedigrees dont live as long as moggies and you would expect a life of around 13-14 years.
2006-10-31 03:29:08 · answer #6 · answered by Tallboy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cats can live up to the age of 18 at the most its very rarely they make it to 19 or 20
i lost my cat at the age of 14
2006-10-31 03:46:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I reckon 15/16 is a good age
2006-10-31 06:39:58 · answer #8 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ours lived to be 18 as well
2006-10-31 03:23:27 · answer #9 · answered by lala 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a very good age for any cat, hope mine lives as long.
2006-10-31 03:18:41 · answer #10 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋