An Insight into the Lifespan of Cats and How it is Related to Size
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Introduction: What is the Average Lifespan of a Cat?
Cats have a lifespan that ranges from 10-20 years.
The average lifespan of a cat, however, is around 12 years.
Cats are generally considered to be one of the longest living domesticated animals in the world.
The Ideal Age to Stop Growing and Body Size in Cats
The ideal age to stop growing and body size in cats are different for each cat.
The ideal age to stop growing depends on the breed of the cat, its gender, and its environment. Typically, cats will stop growing at around three years of age. However, if a cat is kept indoors all day, it might not grow as much as a cat who spends a lot of time outdoors.
Cats can range in size from about 2 pounds to about 30 pounds. The average adult male housecat weighs between 8-12 pounds while the average female housecat weighs between 5-8 pounds. The largest wild cat is the tiger which can weigh up to 1,000 pounds!
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