2007-01-13 15:34:03 · 6 answers · asked by chicken_mayonnaise_sandwich 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
The quick answer: no. Lets deal with one pet that can speak from with some authority -- cats. The average life span of strictly indoor cats has jumped considerably over the last three decades. It is not not uncommon -- or unheard of -- for household felines to reach 20-years-old. Indoor / outdoor cats are now living into their mid teens and strictly outdoor, or feral cats, are showing an increased life span of about three years to an average of about eight.
This is due to a variety of factors: better care, diet and understanding of cat behaviors; stronger acceptance of cats in communities; more spay / neuter programs; and an upswing in the advancements and access to vet treatments for cats.
My understanding is the same can be said for dogs -- though not to the degree we've seen in our tabby friends. Dogs seem to be living about 10% longer than they were 20-years ago.
I've also read that dairy cows, horses and llamas are all showing increased life spans. But don't hold me to that!
2007-01-13 16:36:22 · answer #1 · answered by Andy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Back when my mom was a child, a cat or dog was considered "Senior" around the age of 10-12 years and they would still live 5 or so years after that. Now, that's almost unheard of. If you look at the commercial cat and dog foods that are on your local grocery store shelves, you will see that the bags designed for the "Senior" cat or dog are assuming they are 5 or 6 years old. I almost slugged my vet last week when she called my 5 year old Calico cat, "An old lady".
We may have better vet help now, but because of poor food quality, our pets are dying of human diseases.
If you're interested in learning more about this and want to know how to make sure your animals live a long and healthy life, check out the website below. My animals have been on a raw diet for a year now and the differences in them are amazing.
2007-01-13 16:04:33 · answer #2 · answered by CC 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is true. Alot of it deals with some of the food and vacines we are giving them. Majority of the commerical dog foods are awful and the ingredients were pulled from our human market because of the serious health effects. But dog food companies are permitted to use them and they are cheap. Some of the other feeds for other animals are the same way. Years ago animals were fed a more natural diet and were not over vacinated.
2007-01-14 05:01:58 · answer #3 · answered by TritanBear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do not save goldfish and tropical fish mutually. at the starting up, goldfish produce massive quantities of ammonia, which tropical fish won't be able to take care of. 2d, goldfish have thick slime coats which could damage your tropical fish. third, the severe temperature contained in the tropical tank is undesirable for the goldfish because it is going to shorten the goldfish's existence span with information from lots because better temperature skill better metabolism for the goldfish meaning shorter existence span. also, goldfish get massive extraordinarily quickly, and if the goldfish receives better than the tropical fish, the goldfish will devour the tropical fish. If goldfish are saved in cool water, they're going to thrive. at the same time as saved in warmth water, they are going to be less than pressure.
2016-12-02 05:58:07 · answer #4 · answered by jaffar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are getting longer I would think. We have so much in the vet. med. world now. Anything you can do medically for people you can do somewhere for dogs and cats with a price of course.
2007-01-13 16:03:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not heard that. Where did you hear it, I would like to read about and learn why.
2007-01-13 15:41:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋