says that cats can live if they have one, which is just a legend. In fact, the average life span of cats is not long. They can only be about 15-20 years at most. Here are a few types of cats with shorter life spans. They don’t spend long time with them, so cherish them!
Free ear cat
- Average life span: 5-10 years
- Hometown: UK
Free ear cat has caused its two ears tortuous due to its natural gene mutation, and its appearance looks very special, which has attracted a lot of attention.
But everyone doesn’t know that Fold cats are born with genetic diseases, mainly reflected in the hereditary skeletal disease . It is mainly reflected in the tail, ankle and knees. Once the disease occurs, it will be painful for life, and every step you take is painful.
Heart disease, respiratory disease, etc. can also appear in folding cats. Once the disease occurs, continuous treatment is required. Some owners do not have the financial ability to afford it and can only enjoy happiness, so the lifespan of the folded cat is basically not long.
Garfield
- Average life span: about 8-12 years
- Hometown: American
Garfield is a breed of Persian cat and American short . They often appear in movies and cartoons, so they are deeply loved by cat lovers all over the world.
Garfield cats have a good personality and inherit the advantages of Persian cats. However, since they are bred Garfield cats, their physique is also relatively weak, so they do not live long. In addition, Garfield has a special appearance, a flat face and a small nose. Garfield is prone to tears, which is more troublesome to take care of.
Sphinx cat
- Average life span: 9-15 years
- Hometown: Canada
Sphinx cat is also called Canadian hairless cat . They are breeds artificially cultivated by breeders according to people's preferences.
They have almost no hair on their bodies and are suitable for people who are allergic to cat hair. But hairless cats are actually very troublesome to take care of.
Their bodies are prone to oil in summer, so they need to wipe their bodies. Because they lack a hair protective layer, they are prone to sunburn by , so try not to take them out.
In winter, they are not cold-resistant and are prone to illness and colds, so they should wear clothes to keep warm.
Moreover, their physical constitution is relatively weak. If you are not careful, you will easily get sick and your life span is not long, so your owner needs careful care.
short-legged cat
- Average life span: 12-15 years
- Hometown: United States
Short-legged cat is a mutated breed. They have short limbs, so their figure looks shorter. He walks very cutely, so he is very popular with people.
Although they are short, this does not affect their active personality at all. They like to play jumping and jumping.
However, if you raise dwarf cat , you do not need to buy cat climbing frame . Bald cats that crawl to a high place are likely to fall and hurt, and some short-legged cats are also prone to gain weight and suffer from obesity diseases.
Tabby cat
- Lifespan: about 15 years
- Hometown: China
Tabby cat is a relatively famous Chinese pastoral cat. They are born with strong mouse-catching ability and have stronger adaptability than ordinary cats.
The point is that they are very cheap, so the owners who raise them sometimes don’t care about it, and even think that they are wilder and abandon them halfway.
Tabby cats wandering in the wild will not have a long lifespan, which is so disappointing~
Conclusion: Will you accompany your cats well?
