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Tabby cat lifespan outdoor10/4/2023 ![]() With cats, it’s been said that their first year of life should be equated to 15 human years, the second year equivalent to about nine or 10 years, and every year after that is equal to about four human years. Some people just apply the same “seven-year rule” that is often used with dogs, where one year of your pet’s life is equivalent to seven of ours. Currently, the oldest living cat, verified as of 2022, is Flossie, a now 27-year-old British kitty, which Guinness touts as “roughly the feline equivalent of 120 human years.”Įquating a cat’s age to a human’s is fun, but ultimately not a very accurate way to think about your cat’s lifespan. ![]() ![]() Some unverified accounts tell of cats around the world that can live into their early 30s. And there are yet other environmental hazards, not least of which is being hit by a vehicle - the number one non-disease-related killer of outdoor kitties. Plus, outdoor cats are at greater risk than their indoor brethren for picking up any number of potentially deadly parasites. Read More: How Long Can Cats Be Left Alone? And yes, other cats, especially wild cats, will stalk and kill their own kind. On the other hand, most humans don’t have to worry about being hunted.Įven in a quiet suburb, there are plenty of predators of cats, including coyotes, foxes, dogs, raccoons and large birds of prey, such as owls and eagles. Sure, cats who spend most of their lives outside are less likely to be sedentary and they get loads of time in the fresh air and sunshine, which humans are always told to do for their health. An indoor cat lifespan may be in the double digits, but an outdoor cat lifespan is shockingly brief: only two to five years at best.
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