What is the average life span of a cat?

Answer by  kmalyn (96)

The life span of a cat will vary depending on breed and habitat. The life span of a cat can also be increased if it is spayed or neutered because the decrease rates of cancer. Free-roaming cats average 3 years, while an indoor cats averages 15 to 18 years.

Answer by  Lavieboheme (177)

On average, cats live about twelve to fifteen years, though this is lowered dramatically if the cat is an outdoor cat.

Answer by  eilrol (1431)

It all depends on the type of cat. I do believe the life span is from 15-20 years. I have a cat that is 17 years old and healthy.