Learn How to Tell Your Cats Age in Human Years
Do you know how old your cat is? Have you ever wondered how old he/she is in human years? Well, this article will help answer that.
Trying to figure out your cats age can be a frustrating exercise.
The myth that "one cat year equals seven human years" is just that...
a myth.
There is no reliable scientific method for converting your cat's age into human years.
But, experts say that a 1 year-old cat is roughly equal to a 15 year old human.
The chart/numbers below will give you a good idea of what your cat's age is in human years.
1 = 15 2 = 24 3 = 28 4 = 32 5 = 36 6 = 40 7 = 44 8 = 48 9 = 52 10 = 56 11 = 60 12 = 64 13 = 68 14 = 72 15 = 76 16 = 80 17 = 84 18 = 88 19 = 92 20 = 96 A cat that lives to be 21 is roughly 100 years old in human years.
Keep in mind, these numbers are averages.
Like I said earlier, it's not an exact science.
Some purebred cats, such as Maine Coons, mature much slower and don't reach their full development for 3 or 4 years.
Also, like humans, cats age in relation to their diet, exercise, and how well they're taken care of.
A well nourished, well exercised indoor-only cat will probably live longer than many indoor-outdoor cats.
And indoor-outdoor cats will live a lot longer than strays and ferals.
Of course, there are exceptions to every rule.
The average lifespan of a cat nowadays is roughly 14-17 years.
But there are many who have lived to be 20 and beyond.
According to the Guinness Book Of World Records, the oldest cat ever is Creme Puff.
She was born on August 3, 1967 and lived until August 6, 2005.
That's an amazing 38 years and three days! Wow...
you go girl! Remember, cats mature and age at quite a different rate than we do.
But, it's fun trying to compare our ages.
Just make sure to keep your cat on a solid diet, well exercised, and provide him/her with regular vet visits.
Oh, and be sure to give your feline friend plenty of hugs and kisses too.
Best Wishes, Connie Edwards
Trying to figure out your cats age can be a frustrating exercise.
The myth that "one cat year equals seven human years" is just that...
a myth.
There is no reliable scientific method for converting your cat's age into human years.
But, experts say that a 1 year-old cat is roughly equal to a 15 year old human.
The chart/numbers below will give you a good idea of what your cat's age is in human years.
1 = 15 2 = 24 3 = 28 4 = 32 5 = 36 6 = 40 7 = 44 8 = 48 9 = 52 10 = 56 11 = 60 12 = 64 13 = 68 14 = 72 15 = 76 16 = 80 17 = 84 18 = 88 19 = 92 20 = 96 A cat that lives to be 21 is roughly 100 years old in human years.
Keep in mind, these numbers are averages.
Like I said earlier, it's not an exact science.
Some purebred cats, such as Maine Coons, mature much slower and don't reach their full development for 3 or 4 years.
Also, like humans, cats age in relation to their diet, exercise, and how well they're taken care of.
A well nourished, well exercised indoor-only cat will probably live longer than many indoor-outdoor cats.
And indoor-outdoor cats will live a lot longer than strays and ferals.
Of course, there are exceptions to every rule.
The average lifespan of a cat nowadays is roughly 14-17 years.
But there are many who have lived to be 20 and beyond.
According to the Guinness Book Of World Records, the oldest cat ever is Creme Puff.
She was born on August 3, 1967 and lived until August 6, 2005.
That's an amazing 38 years and three days! Wow...
you go girl! Remember, cats mature and age at quite a different rate than we do.
But, it's fun trying to compare our ages.
Just make sure to keep your cat on a solid diet, well exercised, and provide him/her with regular vet visits.
Oh, and be sure to give your feline friend plenty of hugs and kisses too.
Best Wishes, Connie Edwards