The average life expectancy of domestic cats is between 12~17 years old, and according to records, the world's longest-lived cat has lived to more than 30 years old! It's really a cat with a very high lifespan!
So what are the longer-lived cats?
1, Japan short-tailed cat
Lifespan: 10~17 years
Japanese bobtails have a tail that is only about 10 cm long, which is their characteristic. Bobtail cats are very adaptable to the environment, belong to omnivores, and their personalities are also lively and friendly, easy to raise as pet cats, if you pay attention to scientific breeding, the life span is generally longer.
2. Siamese cat
Lifespan: 12~20 years
Siamese cats are strong and active, resourceful and flexible, curious, they like sports, physical fitness is quite good, and it is easy to adapt to the environment, that is, they are more clingy and need the owner to spend more time with them.
3. Egyptian cat
Lifespan: 12~15 years old
The Egyptian cat is of medium stature, with an M-shaped tabby stripe on the forehead and spotted patterns on the body, known as the "small leopard". This cat is very intelligent, docile and loyal to its owner. But it is more afraid of life. Loved the warm place.
4. Beautiful short cat
Lifespan: 15~20 years old
American short cats have strong hunting ability, good physical fitness, human nature, seem to understand people's words, very lively and fun-loving, and humans and similar people can get along friendly, properly raised, generally long life.
5. Pastoral cat
Lifespan: 12~18 years
Pastoral cats include Sanhua, beaver, orange cats, etc., pastoral cats are naturally adaptable, physically strong, easy to feed, not picky eaters, if there are no accidents, they can generally live longer.
The lifespan of domestic cats is related to the breed, physical constitution, diet, and living environment, so if you want the cat to live longer, what should the pet owner do?
(1) Regular deworming and vaccination
If you want cats to live a long and healthy life, deworming and vaccines can not be less, which can prevent cats from having parasites or infectious diseases, and this money must not be saved.
(2) Clean the environment frequently
The cat's living environment is very important, pets mainly often disinfect the cat's daily necessities, but also keep the environment clean and hygienic, so that the cat will be healthier and reduce the damage of bacteria.
(3) Accompany cats more
Cats need companionship, and more companionship can alleviate the cat's anxiety and benefit the cat's mental health. Usually pet owners can use some snacks to play and interact with cats, cats will be happier, but also let cats exercise, improve physical fitness.
(4) Choose high-quality cat food
Cats eat well, will grow stronger, food is the main source of nutrition for cats, choose a high-quality cat food for cats, for the health of cats has a great effect.
Conclusion: How old is your cat now?