2007-07-19 00:35:30 · 14 answers · asked by Toddy 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It's a great age for sure. I lost one at 22 a few weeks ago.
2007-07-19 01:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. P's Person 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really amazing, check out the following:
Per The Guinness Book of Records: A tabby named Puss, owned by Mrs. T. Holway of Clyhidon, Great Britain, reportedly celebrated his 36th birthday on Nov 28, 1939 and died the next day, but conclusive evidence is lacking. The oldest reliably recorded cat was the female tabby Ma, owned by Alice St. George Moore of Drewsteignton, Great Britain. This cat was put to sleep on Nov 5, 1957 at the age of 34. The average life expectancy of cats is 13-17 years.
2007-07-19 07:44:32 · answer #2 · answered by witchnanny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is great that a cat has lived for 20 years.
2007-07-19 07:40:47 · answer #3 · answered by bluemysti 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let me take a guess here: This cat was strictly an INDOOR cat, right? In the event that this is true---NO, this is NOT unusual. Indoor-only cats live much longer, happier and healthier lives than indoor/outdoor or outdoor only cats. I've heard of indoor cats living for as long as 28 to 30 years.
2007-07-19 08:11:13 · answer #4 · answered by sharon w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've known a few people who had indoor cats that lived for 18-20 years. My Mom's cat is 16. It's really awesome. I think it shows that they have been well taken care of and loved!
2007-07-19 07:38:51 · answer #5 · answered by lovestogarden 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if you say it so plain and blunt like that no. But if you look deeper into that cat's life it means you're a really awesome owner.
FYI, the oldest cat's like recorded was 32 years old. I hope your cat lives longer!
2007-07-19 08:06:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. My cat died when she was about 21, and my grandparents' cat lived to about (I believe) 22. I've known (of or personally) quite a few cats that have lived to their 20s.
2007-07-19 07:39:35 · answer #7 · answered by MainelyAs11 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my cat just turned 17.i had him since he was 4 weeks old.he has always been a inside cat.with alot of T L C and excellant vet care he is healthy and has alot of life left.for the last 12 years he has ate CD a prescription cat food.he does not even look his age.just took him to the vet for a check up he told me he was in excellant shape.looks just like he always did
2007-07-19 13:01:44 · answer #8 · answered by cat lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. The cat i had since i was 5y/o has just passed. an I'm 24 , she lived a LONG time ! .. it's Odd when it happens , but it is known to happen !
2007-07-19 10:06:01 · answer #9 · answered by lilredhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No just unusual. I think the oldest cat recorded was about 35. We've had one at about 23.
2007-07-19 07:39:17 · answer #10 · answered by Pat 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋