Enjoyable Live Guide
Helping cats live longer is always one of the major concerns for any owner, and there are several methods and preventative measures that you can take to help accomplish this. No one can tell for sure exactly how long any cat will live and there have so many advances in medicine that if an owner takes notice of them, it could add years to your cats life.
The average lifespan of a cat is somewhere between 12 and 15 years of age, but there have been several reported cases of cats living much longer than that. There is one thing that any expert will have a hard time disputing; the better you take care of your cat and the more you plan, the longer they will live.
Indoor or Outdoor:
I remember, clearly, a story a good friend of mine told me years ago that I’ve carried with me ever since. He was a very successful building contractor who was quite a family man and worked hard during the week so he could dedicate his weekends to his wife and two daughters, ages 4 and 6. He told me that he knew he needed to invest in new company trucks-4 to be exact-and so planned to spend a Saturday taking his wife and girls to a local carnival they had been wanting to go to and then swing by a couple dealerships to see what he could find. After the carnival, the girls were tired and fell asleep promptly in the car.
Cats that live indoors, according to most statistics, will live twice as long if not three times as long as an outdoor cat. If your cat is an indoor/outdoor cat, they will live less than an indoor cat. Outdoor cats face all kinds of potential hazards ranging from accidents, poisoning of all kinds, as well as exposure to bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Cat fights are one of the leading killers in outdoor cats, as well as predators that are much more dangerous than dogs.
Feral or stray cats will usually only live for a couple of years for several of these reasons, including starvation.
Weight:
She was wearing cut off jean shorts and her tshirt had some snow cone stains on it from their children. Her daughter had gotten somewhat dirty at the carnival and had cotton candy dried on her little face and her shoes off. Not a single solitary person said anything to her when she asked for help. They all just stood looking at her. No one stepped forward at all and after a couple of minutes, she turned and went back out to the lot. They loaded the girls in the car and headed out, angry, frustrated and feeling slighted. They drove to a nearby dealership who greeted them warmly, offered to let them put the girls in the lounge in the air conditioning near their receptionist and spent all the time needed to find the perfect fit for them in the 4 vehicles they needed.
Nothing is more cuddling than a slightly overweight cat, but outside of predators, there is nothing more dangerous to your cats health than being overweight. It is the number one cause of Diabetes mellitus in cats, as well as several other heath risks. If your cat is overweight, they will start to have trouble breathing or walking in some cases. They may also be unable to tolerate excessive heat and may not be able to exercise properly.
Exercise:
Regular exercise is absolutely critical in helping cats live longer. It helps their blood as well as the oxygen circulation, and when this happens, it strengthens all of their internal organs. It is also critical for controlling weight and maintaining their skeletal strength. It also helps your cat to fight arthritis, one of the leading cripplers of cats as they age. Leases are not just for dogs; they also work on cats.
Teeth:
The teeth are perhaps the most important part of helping cats live longer. Severe dental disease will directly affect your cats heart as well as their kidneys. Kidney failure is second to obesity as the number one killer of cats, and it all starts with their teeth. There are several heart and values infections that all begin with bacteria in the teeth. If you are not in the habit of brushing your cats teeth every 5 to 7 days, it is a good idea to start as it is never too late.
Microchip Identification:
This is not about the mark of the beast; it is about identification of your cat if they become lost. Microchips can very easy be placed under your cats skin by your veterinarian, and they are supplements to collars and tags. If your cat is lost or stolen, it can very easily be scanned and is fast becoming a mainstay in helping cats live longer.
Nutrition and Vitamins:
A lot of these needs are related to liver and enzyme requirements in cats, and perhaps the most important of all the nutrients is protein. It will begin to take protein out of the muscle structures, which can be catastrophic.
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This post was written by admin on April 28, 2010
