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according to popular legend, one human year is the equivalent of seven ‘cat years’, but in reality, one cat-year old man is much more mature than a seven year old. Learn all about your cat’s lifespan and his age in human years in this guide.
how old is my cat in human years?
Although there is no reliable scientific way to calculate the relationship between human and feline years, it is generally accepted that the first two years of a cat’s life are roughly equal to the first 25 of a human. after this, add four ‘cat years’ for every human year. this means that if your cat is six years old, her feline equivalent age in human years will be around 41.
How many cat years are in a human year?
The first year of your cat’s life is considered the equivalent of 15 human years. the second year adds nine more human years to the total, which means that 2 cat years is roughly 24 human years. after this, each additional human year is around four ‘cat years’.
find out the age of your feline friend using our cat age calculator
Don’t worry, we’ve done all the math for you! check out our calculator at the bottom of the page and find out your cat’s age in human years at a glance.
what is the average life expectancy of a cat?
The real answer is that it depends, but indoor cats tend to live longer than outdoor cats. the average lifespan of indoor cats is 16 to 18 years, and some even reach the venerable age of 20.
Cat lifespans also vary by breed, as some cat breeds will naturally live longer than others. For example, the Siamese and Manx breeds are said to live longer, so they could reach a mature age in human years!
Did you know? According to some sources, the oldest cat in the world lived to be 34 years old. that’s 153 in human years! read more fascinating cat facts here.
The life expectancy of cats has increased dramatically in recent decades. while it’s never enough, we’re spending more and more time with our feline friends and that can only be a great thing.
how do I know how old my cat is?
To find out how old your cat is, it’s best to take him to the vet. but you can still look for telltale signs of a cat’s age and health.
teeth
teeth can’t pinpoint the exact date of your feline friend’s birthday party, but they’re still an excellent indicator of a cat’s age. the milestones are:
- A kitten’s first teeth appear between two and four weeks.
- their permanent white teeth come in at around four months.
- yellow spots (also known as tartar) on some teeth may mean your cat may be one to two years old.
- if the stains appear on all of the teeth, the cat is probably between three and five years old.
- missing teeth is usually a sign that your cat is a respectable senior, between 10 and 15 years of age.
- but keep in mind that some cats may have worse teeth than others, regardless of their age.
