Why do pets, like a dog or a cat, only live 10-15 years?? Why do humans outlive our pets?
2007-03-24 08:27:22 · 13 answers · asked by baby_doll_738 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
because only the good die young, they are too good to stay on earth
2007-03-24 13:18:21 · answer #1 · answered by lola7737 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ever have an Ant Farm as a kid? On average...a 'worker' ant only lives 1/2 a year. Crazy, huh?
Neanderthal Human (way back when...dinosaurs and stuff) only lived an average of 20 years. I guess the only reason that Humans outlive their pets now is because of all the medical advancements. Otherwise animals would outlive us!
2007-03-24 19:13:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lifespan depends on the pet, and the care given to the pet. Birds like Muloccan Cockatoos, horses, and even goldfish can potentially live more than 20 years.
2007-03-24 15:35:28 · answer #3 · answered by kickgirl001 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it has alot to do with the natural development of the animal. Every thing about them is faster thier heart rate, thier growth rate,therefore thier lives go buy faster. On a positive note the short amount of time our pets do spend with us are filled with moments of love, and non-stop careing. We can learn a thing or two from our pets.
2007-03-30 13:03:28 · answer #4 · answered by damiandrigz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they're dogs and cats. They become independant at a much younger age than humans, and capable of breeding much faster. therefore they do not need to live very long.
2007-03-24 15:37:30 · answer #5 · answered by Al_ide 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because we are different species. Certain birds live over 80 years and tortoises have been reported to be over 200.
2007-03-31 20:21:37 · answer #6 · answered by Annie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well think about it.have you seen Eragon.dogs come and leave so fast to bring out the love in their owners.like saphira made a man out of eragon,dogs are trying to make us love,and create peace.
2007-03-24 15:37:02 · answer #7 · answered by Taylor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its cuz humans bodys are stronger and built to live long
2007-04-01 14:46:44 · answer #8 · answered by e 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically, to them in dog or cat years, they have pretty long lives.
2007-03-24 15:30:30 · answer #9 · answered by Olivia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To teach us compassion, loyalty, trust, unconditional love. Its not fair that they have such short lives, but it also teaches us to cherish the ones that we love.
2007-03-24 15:36:29 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa T 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋