what is the oldest age?

Question

of a cat you have owned?how can you prolong there life.

Answer 1

Hi there again...some cats have been known to live in their late 20's but it is quite rare. Ways to improve feline longevity is better diet with foods devoid of fillers (e.g. corn, corn meal), byproducts, preservatives (e.g BHT, BHA), regular veterinary visits to get a baseline of your cats health information especially when they are senior cats and most of all...tender, loving care.

Answer 2

The oldest cat I've owned was 17. Her son 15. My present 'old' man is a fit and healthy 14 and I knew a 21 year old cat. (It belonged to a Vet friend)The only way to prolong a cat's life is by good care and understanding of the animal. Correct diet is the most important. Over-feeding kills more Cats and Dogs than people imagine. Feeding treats is unnecessary for most cats and they don't need things like chocolate or cake! Make sure that your cats have exercise too and always visit the vet if there is a change in behaviour or you think the cat is unwell. Problems caught quickly can be treated better!

Answer 3

Our cat lived to over 19. My mum does not know exactly how old she was when we got her but we had her 19 years and she was pretty young when we got her so she would have lived to probably about 20 or even 21. She was a beautiful cat and my mother has never owned a cat since. She would come if you shouted her name, although in the last year or so of her life she went deaf and would not come anymore.
She was fed on Whiskers because we tried every brand and that was the one she seemed to enjoy most. She had a nice cat bed and could go in and out through a cat flap. She lived in the porch not the house but we put a heater on at night in winter to keep her warmer. She died in about 7 years ago now.

Here is a song I like about an old cat

OLD BLACK CAT
By Ian Anderson

My old black cat passed away this morning
He never knew what a hard day was.
Woke up late and danced on tin roofs.
If questioned “Why?” – answered, “Just because.”

He never spoke much, preferring silence:
eight lost lives was all he had.
Occasionally sneaked some Sunday dinner.
He wasn’t good and he wasn’t bad.

My old black cat wasn’t much of a looker.
You could pass him by – just a quiet shadow.
Got pushed around by all the other little guys.
Didn’t seem to mind much – just the way life goes.

Padded about in furry slippers.
Didn’t make any special friends.
He played it cool with wide-eyed innocence,
Receiving gladly what the good Lord sends.

Forgot to give his Christmas present.
Black cat collar, nice and new.
Thought he’d make it through to New Year.
I guess this song will have to do.

My old black cat……….
Old black cat…………

I like that song a lot.

Answer 4

My friend's cat is 20. Until 2 years ago, she lived most of her life as an outdoor cat - she was abandoned by her owners and left to fend for herself. She was adopted by the people who worked in the local parade of shops - particularly the bakery - and lived on pastries! We rescued her because she was being tormented every day by a group of kids.

I'm not saying that pastries and dough are the optimum diet - she was like a football when my friend got her! But I think keeping a cat indoors all the time would shorten their lives - cats are natural hunters, and like to be in the fresh air. By all means, keep them in at night - I do - but let them out to do cat stuff during the day!

I think the best way to prolong a cat's life is to de-flea and de-worm regularly, feed them a healthy diet (all mine have Science Plan relevant to their ages) and to give them lots of love. They're like humans - some reach a ripe old age and, unfortunately, some don't. Just keep giving them love and keeping them happy and make whatever life they've got a pleasant one.


xxx

Answer 5

The oldest cat I had was 16 years old, she had to be put to sleep last year due to kidney failure, which she had for almost 2 years, and she developed a tumour as well. As for prolonging lives, I dont think you should if the cat is going to suffer, but if its healthy enough, regular checks at the vet, a good diet, play, and love.

Answer 6

My vet has a cat that is 22 years old - its a bag of bones and has not teeth but other than that it is fine. I dont think you can prolong the life of your cat, just ensure that its quality of life is good and if you (and your mog) are very lucky your cat will be with you for a long time. Both of my cats are 13 years old and my vet says they are in very good health (apart from having gum problems).

Answer 7

My husbands cat was 23 and she was an outside cat, it made her more hardy but I dont think there is a way to prolong their life other than lots of love, good food and injections when they need them to protect them. we lost one of our cats on the road, and kept the others in from then on until we moved house, and they are so happy outside i feel so guilty for keeping them in all that time, I would rather have a shorter time with a happier cat than a long time with a miserable one so just do what you think is best to give them a happy and loving life.

Answer 8

Our oldest cat was 18 when she died ....we also had a few others that made it to 17. The oldest cat I knew personally belonged to a friend and she claimed the cat was 21 years old. Generally indoor cats live longer.....also regular vet checks and vaccines sure help ! Also good quality food.

Answer 9

My cat lived until he was 17, unfortunately he had kidney failure and had to be put down. He was a very active cat, full of bounce. All i can say is love your cat, feed it a well balanced diet and play with it often. You can never really say how long a pet will live for, but you can make sure they have a happy , healthy life. Enjoy each other!

Answer 10

My nans cat lived until he was 16. My cats are only 7 at the moment. Anyway, dont forget that like dogs, cats age 7 years to our one year

Answer 11

My cat just turned 12, and frankly, with the lifestyle she leads (daredevil) I am amazed that she is still alive. In the last few years, though, she has become more sedentary and less adventurous. She basically is either lounging in front of the fire or she is lounging in a beam of sunlight. She does occasionally stir to use her litter box, eat, or scratch her head against the door frame.

Damn. I'd love to be a cat.