Well, the average life expectancy for an indoor cat is usually considered 12-15 years. Of course it is not unusual for a cat to live into their late teens and even 20's is not unheard of - especially if they are well cared for. Genetics also plays a role. Some breeds (such as Siamese) are known for being exceptionally long-lived. Genetics can work against you too though - My Rainbow Bridge cat Moose died very suddenly at age 7 of HCM (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy). Bottom line - just love your cat and enjoy the time you have together.

Mr. Fez (Angel Dreamboat #25) answered on 2/13/09. Helpful? / 0

Good advice from the other posters. I just want to commend you for making your kitty an indoor cat--that's the single most important factor in prolonging a cat's life. Good for you! I certainly agree that your cat should be getting wellness checks with your vet--and I hope you have a good vet who you can trust and who will work with you if/when your cat has health problems. (I lost a cat when she was 15 becuse my vet recognized that she had kidney problems, but didn't treat them!) I'm not a vet, but in my experience, older cats tend to die of kidney disease, diabetes, liver problems, or just old age--not necessarily in that order. All of these are easy to diagnose (except maybe old age...) and have treatment options. Bottom line: have a good working relationship with a smart vet you can trust. I'll bet that you've got quite a few more years to share with your kitty. Enjoy!

Lola answered on 2/13/09. Helpful? / 0

Ive heard of indoor cats living into their early 30s! Its uncommon but does happen!

Member 888375 answered on 9/19/09. Helpful? / 0