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How long does the average cat live?

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Generally anywhere from 16-25 years, depending on whether the cat is feral or domestic. Also depends on whether the cat is indoor/outdoor, or only inside or only outside animal. Indoor cats will live a longer life than feral or only outdoor cats.

Expect your indoor cat live in to at least 20-25, and your outdoor to 15-20 years. Know that outdoor cats (whether or not you let them inside or not) will have a higher risk for infections, accidents, and illness. Your domestic would be free of most hazards except that with you as the owner impose. Obesity is a ailment that owners should highly aware of. It can cause many problems and possibly contribute to the reduction of your cats life.

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How long does a dwarf cat live for?

It's best assumed that they live as long as any other cats with common estimates of how long they live. It's said that Dwarf cats, though shorter and what not, does not shorten their life span. However, Given proper care, nutrition, and regular veterinary visits, a cat kept indoors can live as long as 21 years or more. (The average age of cats is 12-15) but otherwise, The life span of a cat depends on several factors. health. On average, indoor cats live 12 to 15 years. A cat may reach the age of 21, if he doesn't have any medical conditions and has a proper diet. The record age for a cat is said to be 36, however, the Guinness World Record is held by a cat in Australia that lived to be 25. Cats that are kept exclusively indoors should live a longer life.


How long do domestic cats live for?

Well if you have an inside cat only then some times they can live to be 20 at the highest but if you have a outside indoor cat then only 10 or 15 years.


How long does an outdoor cat live without being fed?

it can live to about a couple of days


How long can a cat live on water only?

A cat cannot live long on water only, but just how long depends on the condition of the cat. Most cats can live about a week or two with only water, but it can trigger a fatty liver condition when they begin eating again, which can kill them.


What is the life span of a normal cat?

Indoor cats typically live 14 to 20 years, though the oldest known cat lived to age 36. A cat's life span is dependant on it's life style. Overweight cats do not live as long as a healthy cat. For more info see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat

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How long do domestic cats live for?

Well if you have an inside cat only then some times they can live to be 20 at the highest but if you have a outside indoor cat then only 10 or 15 years.


How long does an outdoor cat live without being fed?

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How long can a cat live on water only?

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Can humans live to be 100?

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