Cats. What determines the life expectancy of animals?

Many people start pets and stick to them with all their heart. And it's not so important who exactly from the pets settled in your house: a parrot, a decorative rabbit, a cat or a dog, well, or someone else - that's not the point. The main thing is that your favorite is the most intelligent, smart and unique.

Indeed, after listening to dog breeders or "kotolyubov", marvel at how diverse the characters, habits and cute pranks of their animals. And how the eyes of people telling funny stories about their favorites light up! Animals have something to love. They are forgiven for vexatious misconduct, especially when it comes to graceful handsome men and beauties - cats and cats. They, in addition, have much to learn! Whatever your favorite cat does, it's very beautiful. They can be admired constantly when he eats, sleeps, sports or just watches the birds sitting on the windowsill. Dignity, self-sufficiency, grace ...

And you did not think about the question, who is the most important in your family? That's right, a cat! Even a child can explain why he did not buy something today, and he will understand and wait, but only a pet can not wait. As they say, we are responsible for those who have tamed. That's why the animal must get everything it needs first.

The life span of animals depends directly on genetic heredity, but the quality of life is also significantly affected by nutrition and care.

It is believed that more chances to live to a very old age have cats living in a closed room, but for them special conditions must be created:

• Free access to fresh air;
• Enough space for jogging and exercise;
• balanced diet;
• Vitamins.

And, of course, boundless love. The life span of animals, most likely, depends on this important factor. Beloved, caressed animal is happy in its own way. And why start a pet at home, if you do not love it? Many owners talk with their pets and are just sure that they understand them.

Successful development of veterinary medicine is another reason for the increase in the average living age of domestic cats. Timely vaccination in conjunction with a caring, nourishing good food allows you to live a cat for at least 15 years. But this is not the limit. The life span of animals, in this case cats, varies up to twenty years or more. Cases have survived to 34 years.

Breeding features of cats, obtained by selection, in turn affect the length of life of pets. Some of them have a predisposition to certain diseases, for example, Persians are prone to urolithiasis and, knowing this, one should try not to provoke the onset of this disease. The cat should be regularly shown to the veterinarian, who will give advice on caring for the animal, which in turn will positively affect the health of your pet.

The life expectancy of animals is adversely affected by overfeeding. Many people like it when they get an impressive weight and size. But, before feeding the animal, as for slaughter, consider whether it is worth being overweight? With such an appendage as heart and liver diseases, arthritis, diabetes, shortness of breath? It is much more pleasant to see a healthy, active, quick cat, and not overfed, which, in addition, still have to put on a diet, and this is an additional trouble, and for the animal a stressful situation. It is better to adhere to the norm and not overfeed, so that in the future did not have to regret it.

Average life expectancy of cats, depending on the breed

The life period of this or that breed of cats can approximately last:

• Siamese - 20 years;
• Burmansk - 15 years;
• Men's - 20 years;
• Maine Coons - 14-16 years.

The life span of British cats with proper care, nutrition and good animal health can also be from 15 to 20 years. This is provided that cats live in excellent conditions, otherwise this magnificent animal, living in a street environment, has only 4-5 years of life. Look after your furry (or not so) pets with love, and they will give you a lot of positive emotions and save from loneliness.