Cats Of This Breed Live Longest

Cats Of This Breed Live Longest

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14 May 2024

Cats Of This Breed Live Longest

Burmese and Birman cats boast the longest life expectancies among pet breeds, while Sphynx cats have the shortest, as revealed by a study


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Cats Of This Breed Live Longest

Published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, the research focused on cats that died between January 2019 and March 2021


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Cats Of This Breed Live Longest

Dan O'Neill, a co-author of the study, emphasised the research's aim to empower cat owners with data for informed decisions


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To provide a comprehensive view, researchers developed "life tables" estimating cats' average remaining life expectancy at different ages


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The study found pet cats had an average life expectancy of 11.7 years at birth, with crossbred cats generally outliving purebred ones by about 1.5 years


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Burmese and Birman cats topped the list with an average life expectancy of 14.4 years each, while Sphynx cats lagged significantly at 6.7 years


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Factors beyond breed also influenced life expectancy, with females and altered cats living longer


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Cultural preferences, including indoor versus outdoor lifestyles, were cited as influencing a cat's estimated lifespan


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The life tables provide valuable insights for cat owners in making decisions about adoption


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The study's emotional impact prompted many cat owners to reflect on cherishing their pets' time and relationships


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