Depending on where your cat chooses to spend most of its time ¨C indoor cats tend to outlive their feline friends who choose a life of adventure primarily outdoors ¨C cats can live a long and happy life.
With plenty of snuggles, TLC and regular vet checkups your furry (or not so furry) friend can be a cute member of your family for around 20 years.
If you're looking for a pet to complete your family, here are some cat breeds with long lifespans to consider.
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While Siamese cats can be prone to dental and respiratory conditions they typically have no major health concerns. A Siamese cat's average lifespan is 12 to 20 years.
These playful cats ¨C originally named after a cross between a small brown cat from Burma and a Siamese cat ¡ª are prone to cranial deformities and glaucoma, but still enjoy an average lifespan of 16 to 18 years.
These fluffy kittens can live up to 20 years with an average lifespan of 12-17 years. They do have predispositions to? certain illnesses like bladder stones and polycystic kidney disease but with regular vet checks these can be controlled.
Recommended for experienced owners due to their tendency to be unpredictable and adventurous, the Savannah cat ¨C part domestic cat and part African serval ¨C is generally a healthy breed with an average lifespan of 12 to 20 years.
Gentle, relaxed and family-friendly, the Ragdoll has an average lifespan of 15 years or more, however some cats have a predisposition to heart disease and bladder stones.
These people-friendly, spotted felines can be prone to heart disease but their estimated average lifespan is 12 to 15 years.
With an average lifespan of 15-20 years the Russian Blue variety love lounging in sunny spots and climbing to great heights to keep an eye on everything around.
Russian Blues are more susceptible to eye problems and bladder stones, which can impact their lifespan.
Similar to the Siamese breed ¨C the only difference is their coat length ¨C Balinese cats are another family-friendly breed that has an average lifespan of around 12 to 20 years.
Manx cats have a naturally occurring genetic mutation that results in a stubby tail. They are also susceptible to spinal issues, due to their shortened spine as well as bowel, bladder and digestion problems. However, experts place their average lifespan between 15 to 18 years.
Besides being rather high-maintenance ¨C they're hairless so need extra warmth and washes to keep their skin in check ¨C Sphynx cats are predisposed to skin conditions, neurological problems and heart disease giving them an estimated lifespan of around 10 to 15 years.
Related to the Siamese cat, the Oriental Shorthair breed has an average lifespan of 10 to 15 years, overall they're considered to be a healthy breed.
For the most part these friendly cats are healthy but they can be prone to heart disease. American Shorthairs have an average lifespan of 15 to 20 years.
Prone to respiratory problems (due to its shorter muzzle) and heart disease the average lifespan of a Bombay cat is in the vicinity of 12 to 16 years.
Fun fact about the glorious breed: it was originally bred to resemble a miniature panther.