I. Inventory of several long-lived cats
1. The raccoon cat
The average lifespan of the civet cat is 15 to 20 years. Moreover, the raccoon cat is a native breed in my country. It is a cat breed left after years of natural screening. It has strong physical fitness and adaptability. In China, the civet cat has a great advantage over most cat breeds and is very suitable for family keeping.
2. The Chartreuse cat
The average lifespan of the Chartreuse cat is 19-20 years. Chartres and British Shorthairs are somewhat similar in appearance, and many people confuse them. The charter cat is also called the charter blue cat. They have thick and powerful limbs, elegant temperament, and the market price is much higher than that of the British short cat.
3. The Norwegian Forest Cat
The average lifespan of the Norwegian Forest Cat is 18 to 20 years old. Norwegian forest cats are independent, smart, agile, vigilant and cautious. They like adventure and activities, and are very good at catching and climbing trees and rocks. They have the reputation of “capable hunters”.
4. American Shorthair cats
The average life span of American Shorthair cats is 15 to 20 years. The American Shorthair is one of the most popular cats because of its docile personality and very friendly attitude. In addition, American shorthair cats have a high IQ, learn things quickly, and have a good physique, which is not easy to get sick, which is more worry-free for the owner.
5. Balinese cat
The average lifespan of a Balinese cat is 12 to 20 years. Balinese cats are also called Balinese cats and Javan cats, they are long-haired breeds of Siamese cats, with fluffy and long coat
s, and the coats around their tails and heads are long and dense, and the coat color is the same as that of Siamese cats. no big difference. Moreover, the Balinese cat likes to play with people just like the Siamese cat.
6. Siamese cats
The average lifespan of Siamese cats is 12 to 20 years. Anyone who has raised a Siamese cat knows that the Siamese cat is a cat that changes color, which is one of the reasons why Siamese cats are loved by many people. In addition, Siamese cats are very kind, enthusiastic, and not aggressive to people, so Siamese cats are also one of the more popular cats.
Of course, the cat’s lifespan is closely related to the owner’s feeding method. If the cat’s lifespan is to be long, it is necessary to do a good job in dietary management and care.
Second, ways to prolong the life of cats
1. Regular vaccination
Vaccination is an important measure to prevent cats from infectious diseases and major diseases. During the breeding period, owners must pay attention to regularly vaccinating cats to avoid cats suffering from feline distemper, feline infectious bronchitis, and cat cups. common and life-threatening diseases such as coronavirus disease.
2. Regular deworming
Regular deworming can effectively reduce the probability of gastrointestinal diseases and skin diseases in cats, and at the same time, it can also avoid the rough hair of cats and maintain the appearance of cats.
2. Age-appropriate sterilization
The life span of neutered cats is often longer than that of unneutered cats, because unneutered female cats have ovarian cysts, pyometra, breast tumors, The probability of reproductive system diseases such as ovarian tumors and uterine fibroids is relatively high. Unneutered male cats are more prone to diseases such as urinary system diseases and testicular tumors. After the cat is neutered, the probability of suffering from these diseases can be reduced. extend your life.
4. Daily grooming
Grooming your cat more often helps to promote your cat’s metabolism and prevent hairballs.
5. Pay attention to oral hygiene
After the cat is 3 months old, the owner can start to brush the cat’s teeth regularly, and at the same time, he can prepare some teething toys or teething snacks for the cat. Grinding and cleaning teeth reduces the chance of your cat developing oral diseases.
6. Proper exercise
Let the cat do appropriate exercise can enhance its physique and help prolong its life. Usually you can use a cat stick to tease the cat to increase the cat’s exercise.
7. Regular physical examination
Regular physical examination can comprehensively understand the cat’s physical condition, discover the hidden problems of the cat in time, and take preventive measures in advance.
8. Healthy diet
The owner should strictly select high-quality cat food as the cat’s staple food to ensure the cat’s intake of sufficient nutrients, maintain a balanced nutrition, and maintain the cat’s high resistance strength, reduce sickness.
