Each owner of a pet wants him to live longer. If you consider cats, they live almost 2 times more than a few decades ago. In this article, we will consider in detail how many years cats live, from which it depends on how to increase the lifespan of the pet.
Factors affecting life
There are various situations, some owners have domestic pets live a long and fun life, and others, on the contrary, are often sick and quickly die. It is worth stopping in more detail on factors that influence the life expectancy of the animal. If they consider them in detail, then the possibility of preventing them. So, there are several main factors affecting the life of the cat.
- Predisposition by genes. A certain breed of cats is prone to certain diseases, so it is worth being attentive to those systems that suffer most. For example, a weak point of Persian cats is a kidney, they are quite often sick of renal failure. For this reason, Persians live no more than 10 years.
- Accommodations. Kitness at home live better than their relatives on the street. Domestic pets eat well, less often sick bacterial and viral diseases, they are protected from various infections, which cannot be said about street cats.
- Food. The diet is largely affected by the life expectancy of cats, it should not be forgotten about the balance of food. A shortage of both vitamins and minerals can adversely affect the well-being of the cat, and sometimes even leads to irreversible changes in the animal body. It should be consulted before choosing a feed with a specialist. It should be understood that some doctors prefer industrial feeds (dry and wet), during the time others emphasize the importance of natural food.
- Sterilization. This factor can be viewed from two different sides. Thus, some doctors are confident that sterilization has a beneficial effect on the life expectancy of the animal, because after her pet becomes protected from sexual diseases. Usually cats after sterilization live a little longer. On average, this indicator is up to 20 years. But cats that regularly give birth, on the contrary, harm their organism and live less than usual. Other doctors, on the contrary, are confident that sterilization negatively affects cats, as it leads to inactivity and indifference. As a result, the cat is often sick with obesity and diabetes, which leads to a short life.
- Template to chronic diseases. Typically, pets with chronic diseases or those diseases that are inherited, little live. For example, animals with diabetes mellitus will be able to live for about 4 years, but the presence of urolithiasis predicts only 5 years of life.
- Stress. Only surrounded love pets are becoming long-lived. A positive psychological climate is perfectly affected by the state of the animal, which adds a few more years of life. Stresses are detrimental to the state of the cat.
- The closure of space and tesne. Of course, representatives of feline at home live better than street. But in this case, it happens that they lack space for active life - for running, games and jumps. The cat is primarily a predator that has quite developed instincts. Do not buy a kitten if you live in a small apartment or in your accommodation there is little space for active activities.
For a cat, create special places (structures or shelves), for which it can move freely. A walk on the street contributes to the activity of the cat, but the possibility of infecting infectious disease diseases, parasites, and also increases injury.
average life expectancy
So, above it was noted that the cats of the house live longer than the yard. Now it is necessary to consider how much cattle lasts life. Animals from the street on average live from 5 to 6 years. While the home kit can live several times more. On average, its life expectancy ranges from 12 to 17 years. Some feline representatives that reach 20 years become long-lived.
Since some experts emphasize that Sterilization of cats has a positive effect on the number of years, it is worth considering their usual age.
Already at eight months, cats are ready for the continuation of the kind.
Quite often in nature, females give birth more than once a year. Each pregnancy is hormonal changes in the cat's body. If these jumps occur quite often, the animal is granted to large stress.
It is worth noting that pets that are not subjected to sterilization, and are not allowed to reproduce, have a high indicator of oncological diseases. Typically, animals after sterilization live longer. Their average life expectancy ranges from 15 to 20 years. If the cat does not come into contact with the cat, then its risk is infected with rather dangerous diseases is equal to zero.
Minimum and maximum age
Quite often there is an exception to the rules. This rule concerns cats. Sometimes there are exceptions - cats that live longer. Usually such representatives contribute to the Guinness Book of Records.
- The long-liver among feline is Puff - a kitty, which managed to live 38 years. This is a maximum, no cat lived for so long. She lived in Texas.
- And in the southwest of England, the cat managed to live 36 years. He was born in 1903. Interesting the fact that he died the day after his birthday.
- To date, the Australian Melbourne has a feline representative. Now the feline age is 35 years old.
Effect of breed for age
Some experts note the influence of the breed of a cat for age, although others with this judgment are completely disagreeable. They note that the life expectancy of cats depends initially from diseases, what it is sick, as well as from care. To understand this issue, in detail, initially consider what influence has a breed for the age of feline. Initially, the differences between simple and thoroughbred cats should be considered.
If the purebred representatives of feline are completely healthy, then their offspring will be healthy and will live for quite a long time, at least longer than their stray counterparts.
If the cats appeared as a result of breeding, their health is rather weak, because their body was created by an unnatural method using genetics. If we consider the aboriginal rocks that were created natural, then they gradually adapt to the conditions of the surrounding world. Selection breeds live less, but "natural" are able to live a long and happy life.
The breeds derived by selection methods are prone to diseases of a genetic nature, so they require special maintenance from the owner. So, it is necessary to consider the lifespan of some popular cat breeds.
- British. These cats have a rather developed muscles, are characterized by a strong immunity and are rather active. On average, they live from 12 to 15 years, although some individuals live even up to 20 years if you create the right care. This breed practically does not have genetic diseases, while oncological problems happen very rarely.
- Scottish folds. They can be bolden by real long-livers, as they usually live up to 20 years, as they have strong immunity. But it is extremely attentive to weak places of the lopheki cats - this is a spine and ears.
- Siam. On average, the life expectancy of Siamese cats ranges from 14 to 18 years. Sometimes you can meet real long-livers who can live to 30 years. Interesting is the fact that long-life is transmitted from generation to generation, so before buying a kitten it is worth asking how many years cats have lived from his pedigree.
- Abyssinian cats. This breed is able to live up to 15 years old, although there are also cases when the cat lives to 20 years. It is worth being attentive to the Abyssinian cats, as they are prone to diseases of the kidneys, as well as diseases of teeth, blood and retina.
- Persians. This breed is represented by several varieties, and each of them has a different life expectancy indicator. For example, to long-livers should include cats with a short nap, as they live up to 20 years, while classic and extreme rocks are only 15 years old. Persians after 10 years need special care, because at this age their immunity is already becoming weaker, and also increases the likelihood of diseases, which are associated with the kidneys, spine or musculoskeletal system.
You should take a cat in your hands neatly, regularly visit the veterinarian for checks, and also give a cat to relax during the game. It happens that Persian cats are difficult to bend, in this case the bowl is located on the elevation.
- Russian blue. Their average duration is 15 years. There are cases when representatives of Russian blue lived to 18-19 years. So that the cat lived longer, after 8 years it should be regularly shown to the vet, so as not to miss the beginning of possible diseases.
- Bengali. . Representatives of this breed relate to long-livers, since they are not prone to diseases of the cardiovascular system. Usually they live 15-16 years old. Bengalov belong to the most hardy and strong rocks.
- Sphinxes. Representatives of this breed can live to 10 years. But bald representatives, on the contrary, can live 20 years. A case was recorded when Sphinx lived for 31 years. These cats are distinguished by excellent immunity.
It should be emphasized that the breeds with a high life expectancy include such: MSKS, American shorthair and Thai. They can live to 20 years.
Egyptian Mau and Asian Tabby live on average for a year less. Prior to "majority" can only live such rocks like Tiffany, Japanese Bobtail and Devon Rex. While Maine Coon breeds, Nevskaya Masquerade and Australian smoky usually live up to 17 years. The maximum age is 15-16 years old refers to cats of Selkirk-Rex breeds, Asian Shorthair and Arabian Mau. American Bobtails, York chocolate cats and exotoms live no more than 13 years. To 12 years old are capable of Snow-Shu and Bombay Cats.
How long can cats live, if you restrict them in water and eating?
Each creature should receive water and food, because without this, life is impossible. If there is no water or food, it will negatively affect the body. It is impossible to determine how many days will be able to live without food a kitty.
You should know the daily dose of the food of your pet to avoid experiments. If we consider life without food, but to provide free access to water, the cat will not be able to live more than 10 days. If the cat is without water and food, it will live about 5-6 days. In this case, its age, breed and floor matters.
Important! If the pet does not want to eat, because it takes certain medicines that beat back appetite, then such a hunger strike should last no more than 5 days.
After that, the hunger strike can lead to irreversible consequences. Cat life depends largely on several factors.
- If the street is cold, then chances to survive in an animal without access to water are significantly increased, he will be able to wait for moisture. But in the summer it is difficult to live without water, in just 24 hours the cat's body in the heat will be quite exhausted.
- The food has a great influence on the desire to drink. If the cat is powered by dry feed, then its desire to drink significantly increases. If the cat will not surrender water, it will soon get sick. It happens that the owner is worth going for a few days, then it is worth understanding that the cat should be fed at least once a day. Therefore, it is worth asking friends at the time of departure to look after a pet pet.
- It is the opinion that the British Fold Cats simply do not use water because of their breed, but their owners note the opposite, so even this breed is worth providing free access to water.
- The amount of water largely depends on the age of the cat. So it's older, the more she needs water. In the middle cat for the day, 250 ml of water is necessary. If cats do not get water at home over 2 days, there are already violations in the organs of animal and dehydration. It is believed that the cat can live without water for 5 days, but it happens, she dies before.
How old is a cat for human standards?
Of course, cats live much less than a person, but it is interesting to compare the age of animal and man. It is believed that One year of life felike is equal to 7 years of man. So, a two-year cat is a teenager, by human standards he is 14 years old. Cat at 2.5 years is already "adult". In principle, this calculation is possible, but not throughout the life of cats. If we consider the years of the animal closer to old age, then one year should be equated with 5 human. Today, many adhere to the following cats counting scheme:
- The first year of the animal is 15 years old;
- second year - 9 years;
- Each next year is 4 years.
So, it is worth paying attention to the table comparing the age of cat and man.
Account equivalents | ||||||||||||
Cat age (in years) | 1 | 2. | 4 | 6. | 7. | eight | ten | 12 | fourteen | 16 | eighteen | twenty |
Age of man (in years) | 15 | 24. | 32. | 40. | 44. | 48. | 56. | 64. | 72. | 80. | 88. | 96. |
There is another scheme for calculating the age of the cat when comparing with human life. It is taken from an international veterinary passport for dogs and cats.
Cat | Human | Cat | Human |
1 month. | 6 months | 7 liters | 45 liters |
2 months. | 10 months | 8 liters | 50 l. |
3 months | 2 g | 9 liters | 55 liters |
4 months | 5 liters | 10 liters | 60 l. |
5 months. | 8 liters | 11 l. | 62 |
6 months | 14 liters | 12 liters | 65 l. |
7 months | 15 liters | 13 l. | 68 liters |
8 months | 16 liters | 14 liters | 72 |
1 g. | 18 liters | 15 liters | 74 |
2 g | 25 liters. | 16 liters | 76 liters |
3 g | 30 liters | 17 liters | 78 liters |
4 g | 35 liters | 18 liters | 80 liters |
5 liters | 40 l. | 19 liters | 90 liters |
6 liters | 43 | 20 liters | 100 liters |
How to determine the age of cats on external signs and behavior?
It is no secret that over the years the appearance is changing. An experienced veterinarian may after the cat inspection, to roughly determine its age. There are certain signs for which you can determine the age of a pet, but it is worth understanding that they may also indicate on some diseases. So, for what signs you can say how much cats?
Teeth
The state of the teeth best helps to correctly determine the cat's age. It is worth paying attention to their color. Young cats have snow-white teeth, and already in 3-5 years they appear yellow raids. Strong yellowing usually occurs on 5-10 years of life, and after 12 years they have a rather intense yellow color.
And it is worth paying attention to fangs and cutters. Already in 3-5 years, they begin to wear a bit. And in 5-10 years it is possible to fall out of the lower and upper jaws. Usually at this time there is already a dented stone and cracks. With age, diseases appear, and already existing problems are exacerbated. And after 10 years, cutters can fall. In 15 years, the incisors often fell out, fangs, as well as molars. In this case, the cat needs half a quarter or soft food, otherwise it will not be able to live long.
Important! The formation of dental and abrasion of teeth depend on the supply and lifestyle of the animal. If you provide the right departure of the teeth and as they arise to solve all the problems associated with the teeth, even in the mature age cat will have healthy teeth.
Wool
Woolen cover over time fades, and its drawing loses its clarity. Wool begins to lose softness and density. All these changes become noticeable from 6 years. And since 10 years old can be seen gray on separate hairs. Non-old cats may appear at wool, although this sign should not be attributed to the definition of old age, since with various diseases of the cat lose wool.
Important! In the winter season, the cat's wool is more thick, because the body of the animal is perfectly adapted to the time of the year and temperature regimes.
Mustache
Sedina is manifested not only on wool, but also on the mustache. Initially, several colorless hairs appear. Gradually, their number increases until all the vibrates become white. This usually occurs at the age of 10 years, and sometimes before.
Eyes
Eyes in young representatives of feline are transparent, the rainbow shell is characterized by brightness, evenness and purity. Over time, it acquires inhomogeneity, it becomes noticeable wrinkles, specks and lines. After 10 years, the eyes become dull, sometimes the development of cataracts is possible, while there is frequent tearing.
It is very important to follow the status of the cat's eye, during the selection of them regularly rinse.
Musculina
The spine begins to suffer from about 8-10 years, which manifests itself in its sagging. In this case, it can be noted that the bones of the blades and the shoulder belt are repeated, but the fat layer disappears. The skin, like the muscles of the back acquire loaves, hanging folds may appear on the stomach. In the elderly, communities are usually characterized by thinness, but there are also cases of obesity.
It is worth paying attention to the cat gait. In old age, it becomes "wooden" - the paws are badly bent, jumping is characterized by clumsy, it is possible to break the coordination of movements. The owner is worth equipping quiet shelter not far from the ground so that the cat does not bother to climb there. It is worth noting that Changing feline with age also change, lose flexibility.
Behavior
Cats in old age are already not active as in youth. In this they do not differ from people. Animals are already quite rarely played, anxiety or bugs can manifest. Usually at the age of 10-15 years, the cat has many chronic diseases that are characterized by fatigue, impaired urination, heart failure and inflammation of the joints. Better a cat after 10 years to regularly show the vet. He can assign certain treatment courses or change the diet.
With age, problems may occur when using a tray. As urination control decreases, the cat may not have time to the tray. It is worth understanding that the animal is innocent. No need to scold him, because you can still additionally create a psychological trauma and so weakened cottage. You can cope with this problem using disposable napkins or you can move the tray closer.
Today, there are even special diapers for domestic pets.
How to increase the number of years?
So that the cat lives as long as possible, it is worthwhile to take into account some tips from specialists.
- It is necessary to feed the cat correctly, as well as organize access to clean and fresh water . If necessary, adhere to a special diet. Do not throw the animal, you need to stick to uniform portions. It is worth keeping with overproing if the pet was neutered or sterilized. It should be completely abandoned with pork (it is very fat), bones (they can damage the gastrointestinal tract), legumes (contribute to the bloating of the abdomen) and feed for dogs.
- It is necessary to regularly drive his pet for inspections to the veterinarian. Do not skip them to not harm your favorite. It is recommended to fulfill all the necessary recommendations on time. It is worth surrounding your pet love and care. Remember that cats are able to very masterfully hide their pain, so with minor changes in the behavior of their favorite it is worth going to the veterinarian.
- If you are not engaged in breeding cats, get a pet for yourself, it is better to cast it or sterilize it. In this case, your pet will live longer. It is worth organizing a pet an active lifestyle, since regular physical exertion is the first rule of long-life.
- It is necessary to adhere to the care conditions for kitty. Various hygienic procedures should be performed. It is very important to regularly purify the teeth of the animal, and also not to forget to carry out degelmintion on time, as well as applying funds from Bloch.
It is necessary to stay in more detail on the products that should be excluded from the diet of your pet, if you want him to live longer. These include the following:
- Pork is rather fat;
- The liver can lead to disorders of intestinal peristals;
- Fish leads to the risk of the occurrence of urolithiasis, as well as a shortage of vitamins;
- Boiled potatoes should be prohibited, because it contains a large amount of starch, which is simply not absorbed by the cat's body;
- Milk should be eliminated if the cat has lactose intolerance, which is found quite often;
- bones subjected cat risk damage to the walls of the food tract;
- legumes provoke bloating;
- Food for dogs is categorically prohibited for cats.
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