{"id":171914,"date":"2022-07-14T16:02:02","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T16:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T16:02:02","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T16:02:02","slug":"can-a-cat-live-20-years-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a cat live 20 years?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#Can_a_cat_live_20_years\" title=\"Can a cat live 20 years?\">Can a cat live 20 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#What_is_the_average_life_expectancy_of_an_indoor_cat\" title=\"What is the average life expectancy of an indoor cat?\">What is the average life expectancy of an indoor cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#Do_male_or_female_cats_live_longer\" title=\"Do male or female cats live longer?\">Do male or female cats live longer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#Is_20_old_for_a_cat\" title=\"Is 20 old for a cat?\">Is 20 old for a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#Can_cats_live_up_to_22_years\" title=\"Can cats live up to 22 years?\">Can cats live up to 22 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#Can_Indoor_cats_live_20_years\" title=\"Can Indoor cats live 20 years?\">Can Indoor cats live 20 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#Can_cats_live_up_to_29_years\" title=\"Can cats live up to 29 years?\">Can cats live up to 29 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#What_are_symptoms_of_a_dying_cat\" title=\"What are symptoms of a dying cat?\">What are symptoms of a dying cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#Is_it_better_to_get_a_male_or_female_cat\" title=\"Is it better to get a male or female cat?\">Is it better to get a male or female cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#What_is_the_lifespan_of_a_male_cat\" title=\"What is the lifespan of a male cat?\">What is the lifespan of a male cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#Do_cats_live_longer_if_you_love_them\" title=\"Do cats live longer if you love them?\">Do cats live longer if you love them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#How_long_does_the_average_female_cat_live\" title=\"How long does the average female cat live?\">How long does the average female cat live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#How_old_is_a_20_year_old_cat_in_cat_lives\" title=\"How old is a 20 year old cat in cat lives?\">How old is a 20 year old cat in cat lives?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#What_should_I_expect_from_a_20_year_old_cat\" title=\"What should I expect from a 20 year old cat?\">What should I expect from a 20 year old cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_cat_is_dying_of_old_age\" title=\"How can you tell if a cat is dying of old age?\">How can you tell if a cat is dying of old age?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#What_is_the_average_age_of_a_cat_when_it_dies\" title=\"What is the average age of a cat when it dies?\">What is the average age of a cat when it dies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#How_common_is_it_for_cats_to_live_to_20\" title=\"How common is it for cats to live to 20?\">How common is it for cats to live to 20?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#Can_a_cat_live_to_be_24_years_old\" title=\"Can a cat live to be 24 years old?\">Can a cat live to be 24 years old?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#How_long_do_indoor_cats_usually_live\" title=\"How long do indoor cats usually live?\">How long do indoor cats usually live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#Can_cats_live_until_30\" title=\"Can cats live until 30?\">Can cats live until 30?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#Can_cats_live_to_28\" title=\"Can cats live to 28?\">Can cats live to 28?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#Can_a_house_cat_live_20_years\" title=\"Can a house cat live 20 years?\">Can a house cat live 20 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#Is_it_possible_for_a_cat_to_live_for_27_years\" title=\"Is it possible for a cat to live for 27 years?\">Is it possible for a cat to live for 27 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#How_do_cats_act_when_they_are_about_to_die\" title=\"How do cats act when they are about to die?\">How do cats act when they are about to die?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-cat-live-20-years-3\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_cat_to_die\" title=\"How long does it take a cat to die?\">How long does it take a cat to die?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cat_live_20_years\"><\/span>Can a cat live 20 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While dependent on many things, including luck, <b>some domestic cats can live to up to 20 years old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_average_life_expectancy_of_an_indoor_cat\"><\/span>What is the average life expectancy of an indoor cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 10 to 15 years old<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_male_or_female_cats_live_longer\"><\/span>Do male or female cats live longer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>female cats<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_20_old_for_a_cat\"><\/span>Is 20 old for a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In recent years, feline ages and life-stages have been redefined, <b>cats are considered to be elderly once they reach 11 years with senior cats defined as those aged between 11-14 years and super-senior cats 15 years and upwards.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_live_up_to_22_years\"><\/span>Can cats live up to 22 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Indoor cats generally live from 12-18 years of age. <b>Many may live to be in their early 20s. The oldest reported cat, Creme Puff lived to be an amazing 38 years old. Outdoor cats generally live shorter lives due to being more likely to be involved in traumas such as motor vehicle accidents or dog attacks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Indoor_cats_live_20_years\"><\/span>Can Indoor cats live 20 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On average, indoor cats live to be about 10 to 15 years old, but <b>can reach ages of up to 20 years old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_live_up_to_29_years\"><\/span>Can cats live up to 29 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In recent years, feline ages and life-stages have been redefined, <b>cats are considered to be elderly once they reach 11 years with senior cats defined as those aged between 11-14 years and super-senior cats 15 years and upwards.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_symptoms_of_a_dying_cat\"><\/span>What are symptoms of a dying cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>female cats<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_get_a_male_or_female_cat\"><\/span>Is it better to get a male or female cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The truth is that <b>the sex of the cat really doesn&#8217;t matter when it comes to choosing the purrfect pet for you. Although there are some behavioral differences between male and female cats as they grow from kittens to adults, a cat&#8217;s genetics and environment play a bigger role in how well the two of you will bond.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_lifespan_of_a_male_cat\"><\/span>What is the lifespan of a male cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around 13 to 14 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_live_longer_if_you_love_them\"><\/span>Do cats live longer if you love them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While some cats can and do make it on their own for a time, <b>cats who live indoors with loving owners live much longer, healthier, and happier lives.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_the_average_female_cat_live\"><\/span>How long does the average female cat live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Life expectancy depends on many things, including one important factor &#8211; whether your cat is an indoor-only cat or an outdoor cat. Indoor cats generally live from <b>12-18 years of age. Many may live to be in their early 20s.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_a_20_year_old_cat_in_cat_lives\"><\/span>How old is a 20 year old cat in cat lives?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cat Years (cat&#8217;s age according to the calendar)Human Years (cat&#8217;s age in equivalent human years, based on stage of development\/aging)188819922096<b>21<\/b><b>100<\/b>21 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_expect_from_a_20_year_old_cat\"><\/span>What should I expect from a 20 year old cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Older cats <b>hunt less, spend less time outside, are generally less active and sleep for longer periods. They can have a reduced or fussy appetite, be less keen to play or groom and be more vocal. They also tend to become more insecure and therefore potentially more dependent on you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_cat_is_dying_of_old_age\"><\/span>How can you tell if a cat is dying of old age?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Signs Your Cat Is Dying<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lack of Interest In Eating and Drinking. Like other animals, it&#8217;s common for cats to lose their appetite toward the end of their lives.  <\/li>\n<li>Extreme Weakness.  <\/li>\n<li>Lower Body Temperature.  <\/li>\n<li>Changes in Appearance and Smell.  <\/li>\n<li>Seeking Solitude.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>03-Feb-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_average_age_of_a_cat_when_it_dies\"><\/span>What is the average age of a cat when it dies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The average life expectancy of a cat is around <b>14 years but many cats live well beyond this age. As a pet owner, it is important that you are able to assess your cat&#8217;s quality of life in order to prevent suffering as they get older, or if they become ill.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_common_is_it_for_cats_to_live_to_20\"><\/span>How common is it for cats to live to 20?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On average, indoor cats live to be about 10 to 15 years old, but <b>can reach ages of up to 20 years old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cat_live_to_be_24_years_old\"><\/span>Can a cat live to be 24 years old?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Long Do Cats Live?Age of CatHuman Age Equivalent19 years92 years20 years<b>96 years<\/b>24 more rowsx26bull;08-Aug-2011<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_indoor_cats_usually_live\"><\/span>How long do indoor cats usually live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 10 to 15 years old<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_live_until_30\"><\/span>Can cats live until 30?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The average lifespan for a pet cat is probably around 13 to 14 years. However, although their lifespan varies, a well cared for cat may commonly live to 15 or beyond, some make it to 18 or 20 and <b>a few extraordinary felines even pass 25 or 30 years of age<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_live_to_28\"><\/span>Can cats live to 28?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Guinness Book of World Records tells us that <b>the oldest cat ever was a Texan named Creme Puff who survived for 38 years and 3 days, succumbing to old age in 2005. Her human parent, Jake Perry, also cared for the previous world record holder, Grandpa Rex Allen, who died at the age of 34.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_house_cat_live_20_years\"><\/span>Can a house cat live 20 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Average cat lifespan While dependent on many things, including luck, <b>some domestic cats can live to up to 20 years old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_for_a_cat_to_live_for_27_years\"><\/span>Is it possible for a cat to live for 27 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tiffany Two, the oldest living cat in the world, at home in San Diego, California. On March 13, <b>Tiffany Two, the world&#8217;s oldest living cat, will turn 27 years old  the equivalent of 125 human years, according to Guinness World Records.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_cats_act_when_they_are_about_to_die\"><\/span>How do cats act when they are about to die?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dying cats will become <b>withdrawn and irritable, unprovoked aggression may become more common, the cat&#8217;s appetite will change, and it&#8217;ll spend more time hiding or become clingy as it feels afraid. Heavy breathing, seizures, lower body temperatures, and an unkempt appearance are other signs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_cat_to_die\"><\/span>How long does it take a cat to die?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The physical process of dying can take <b>months depending on the diagnosis and is divided into two stages. Early or pre-active dying  The weeks leading up to death, this is associated with a terminal illness such as cancer or kidney disease.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can a cat live 20 years?What is the average life expectancy of an indoor cat?Do male or female cats live longer?Is 20 old for a cat?Can cats live up to 22 years?Can Indoor cats live 20 years?Can cats live up to 29 years?What are symptoms of a dying cat?Is it better to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-171914","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171914"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=171914"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171914\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=171914"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=171914"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=171914"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}