Purrfectly Astounding The Surprising Longevity of Indoor CatsWhen it comes to our...

Purrfectly Astounding The
Surprising Longevity of Indoor
CatsWhen it comes to our
feline friends we often assume
that their lifespan is largely
determined by their lifestyle
or lack thereof After all
outdooronly cats are
constantly exposed to dangers
like traffic disease and
predators while indooronly
cats live a life of relative
safety and comfort But what if
I told you that the difference
in lifespan between these two
groups is staggering In fact
its so drastic that some
indoor cats have been known to
live into their midtolate
30sTo put this into
perspective the average
lifespan of an outdooronly
feral or nonferal cat is a
mere three years Yes you read
that right just three short
years On the other hand
wellcaredfor indoor cats can
easily surpass the 16year mark
with some lucky kitties living
up to 34 years or moreSo whats
behind this remarkable
disparity According to experts
it all comes down to lifestyle
Outdoor cats are constantly
exposed to dangers and
stressors that take a toll on
their bodies over time Indoor
cats by contrast enjoy a life
of relative calm and security
which allows them to live
longer and healthier livesAs
one cat lover quipped Indoor
cats are like the goldfish of
the cat world they may not
have as much action in their
lives but they can still
thrive for years to comeOf
course there are many factors
that contribute to a cats
longevity including diet
exercise and access to
veterinary care But at the end
of the day its clear that
indoor cats have a significant
advantage when it comes to
living a long and happy lifeSo
the next time youre tempted to
let your feline friend venture
outdoors remember a longer
healthier life is just a
pawstep awaySources ASPCAorg
PetMDcom Feline Longevity
Study 2019Join the
conversation Share your
thoughts on the surprising
longevity of indoor cats in
the comments below Do you have
any tips for keeping your
feline friend healthy and
happy

multiculturaltoolbox

CEO / Co-Founder

Enjoy the little things in life. For one day, you may look back and realize they were the big things. Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.