Know how many years a cat lives and how to take care of it so that it stays with you for longer

In general, cats are quite long-lived animals and can live longer than a small breed dog. According to estimates, they could live to be 15 years old, but other conditions influence how long they will spend with you.

For example, lifestyle or diet, to which is added that there are genetic variants or diseases that could shorten your life.

Street cat

If you fell in love with the cat on the block, you should know that his chances of dying before the age of 15 are very high. Street cats are said to have a 50% chance of turning over 2 years old.

This happens because on the street they are exposed to dangers for which they are not always prepared. Like cars, you fight larger animals, they can fall from high places or get caught in dead ends.

Another problem is food. They increase the risk of contagion with deadly diseases because they eat what they can find to survive.

And the house cat?

If you always have your feline at home, it could be up to about 20 years. In fact, there is a record of a cat in the United States that died at the age of 32.

In general, there are breeds that are much longer lived than a normal house cat. In general, Siamese and Siberian cats can exceed 20 years of age. This if they lead a healthy and active life.

If they have their vaccinations up to date and eat a healthy diet, their life expectancy will be limited. It is important that they lead an active life and exercise daily to avoid obesity. But it is recommended to avoid night walks as a physical activity because they can be injured in a fight or infected with feline leukemia by being in contact with an animal that already has the disease.

What can I do to make it live longer?

The main recommendation is always to take care of them. Knowing your cat, knowing what changes in mood or compartment could be indicating that it has a disease. The diet is also extremely important priority should be to prevent becoming overweight.

Don’t forget dental care. Because the gums have a permanent and abundant blood supply, they can become the source of bacteria that then travel and contaminate other organs, such as the liver and kidneys. In the long run, poor oral health could lead to organ failure.