New Research Uncovers Which Cat Breeds Have the Shortest and Longest Life Expectancies
New Research Uncovers Which Cat Breeds Have the Shortest and Longest Life Expectancies June 4, 2024 Michelle Milliken Research into the life expectancy of dog breeds can be found fairly easily, but that’s not generally the case for cats. A new study out of the United Kingdom aimed to put together such a resource for feline owners there, and it shows that some cats may be more apt to live to a ripe old age than others. Playlist advancing in 5 seconds Ad ends in 14 Video Paused Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in the UK and National Chung Hsing University in Taiwan recently teamed up to calculate the average overall life expectancy of pet cats in the UK, further breaking down the figures by breed, gender, and other factors to provide helpful information to pet owners and veterinarians. The findings are published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery . PHOTO: PIXABAY / ANDREAS LISCHKA Dr. Kendy Teng, the study’s lead author and Assistant Professor of Animal...
