What is the expected life span of a cat?

Answer by  JimSmith (137)

Depends on how well it was brought up. If the cat was very fat it whole life, not very long. If it was raised fairly healthy and well fed,. They can live from anywhere from 16 years to possibly 20.

Answer by  CharlieC (12)

Cats living indoors and well cared for may live between 15 and 18 years. This assumes they have adequate medical attention. Some may live 20 years or longer. Cats in the wild have a much shorter lifespan. They may live for only 3 years, because of a harsher lifestyle.

Answer by  ED70 (21)

Cat's life expectancy has risen dramatically compare to just 20 years ago. Now days, the average life expectancy of a cat is average from 12-18 years, with many cats live well into its 20s.

Answer by  azchemfreak (95)

Depending on many factors such as whether the cat is indoors or outdoors, the average life expectancy of cats tends to be about 15 years. Outdoor cats have life spans a few years less than that.