{"id":420,"date":"2022-10-28T12:02:32","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T12:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovecatguide.com\/?p=420"},"modified":"2023-01-16T07:25:16","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T07:25:16","slug":"average-age-of-cats-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovecatguide.com\/average-age-of-cats-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Average Age of Cats Death \u2013 Factors Influencing a Cat\u2019s Life Expectancy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
As a cat parent losing your cat can be one devastating experience, whether you expect it or not. Death in cats is inevitable, but sadly, some conditions or situations can further shorten your cat’s lifespan.<\/a>\u00a0 In today’s post, we will use our research-based article to highlight the life expectancy of a cat. Then, we\u2019ll give you several factors contributing to the average age of cats’ death.<\/p>\n\n\n To several researc<\/a>hes and experiences, cats have a lifespan of around 15 years, including factors like breed type, diet, exercise, etc. Other senior cats who have experienced healthy living can surpass 15 years and peak at 20+ years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the past few decades, cats\u2019 lifetime was only ten years, with 11-year-old or older cats only making up 20% of the cat population. But thanks to advanced medical technologies, cats can live longer through effective health maintenance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (Comparison chart of cat and human years)<\/p>\n\n\n Some factors include;<\/p>\n\n\n According to ASPCA, indoor cats typically live 13\u201317 years but can live to about 20 years. Conversely, outdoor cats with daytime freedom have shorter lifetimes (2-3 years less) than their indoor counterparts. Outdoor cats face several risks like infections, animal attacks, and traffic accidents. <\/p>\n\n\n The average life span of each cat breed is different. For example, purebred cats live shorter than mixed-breed cats, like American Domestics, because the latter have genes protecting them against some hereditary illnesses. But Siamese and Manx cats (pure breeds) can also live long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Siamese cat)<\/p>\n\n\n Cats usually hide their illnesses. That’s why you may realize your cat is sick when it’s a bit late. So, going to the vet for regular checkups is especially important for cats. It’s the best way to identify issues earlier and initiate treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n An ideal cat diet that increases its lifespan is rich in nutrients and high in moisture. Dehydration is common in cats, so providing them with many drinking alternatives helps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (Vitamins for cats via germinated oats)<\/p>\n\n\n\nTable of Contents<\/h2>
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How Long do Cats Live?<\/h2>\n\n\n
Key Factors that Influence the Life Span of a Cat<\/h2>\n\n\n
Indoor VS Outdoor Cat<\/h3>\n\n\n
Cat Breed<\/h3>\n\n\n
Regular Medical Care<\/h3>\n\n\n
Diet<\/h3>\n\n\n