What's the oldest cat?

Creme Puff (38 years and 3 days)
Guinness World Records lists Creme Puff, a tabby mix, as the oldest cat ever to live. She was owned by Jake Perry of Austin, Texas.
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What is the oldest cat alive today?

How Old Is The Oldest Cat Alive Today? Many say a 34-year-old Siamese cat in Chanthaburi is the world's oldest cat alive today.
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How old is the oldest cat alive 2020?

World's oldest living cat: 24-year-old Poppy is new world record holder.
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How old is the oldest cat alive 2021?

The fraternal felines have a combined age of 42 years 354 days, as verified on 25 August 2021. Pika and Zippo are both black and white domestic shorthairs who have lived with the Teece family in London, UK, for their entire lives. The oldest cat ever is Creme Puff, a domestic cat who lived to an age of 38 years 3 days.
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Can cats live up to 30 years?

The average lifespan for a pet cat is probably around 13 to 14 years. However, although their lifespan varies, a well cared for cat may commonly live to 15 or beyond, some make it to 18 or 20 and a few extraordinary felines even pass 25 or 30 years of age.
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Is a 14 year old cat old?

In recent years, feline ages and life-stages have been redefined, cats are considered to be elderly once they reach 11 years with senior cats defined as those aged between 11-14 years and super-senior cats 15 years and upwards.
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How do I make my cat live longer?

Here are my top five tips for increasing cat longevity:
  1. Feed your cat WET food. Raw is best, canned will do. ...
  2. Keep your cat INDOORS. Indoor cats typically live longer than outdoor cats for many reasons. ...
  3. Spay or neuter your cat. ...
  4. Exercise your cat's BODY and MIND. ...
  5. Lots of LOVE.
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How old is the oldest dog?

The greatest reliable age recorded for a dog is 29 years 5 months for an Australian cattle-dog named Bluey, owned by Les Hall of Rochester, Victoria, Australia. Bluey was obtained as a puppy in 1910 and worked among cattle and sheep for nearly 20 years before being put to sleep on 14 November 1939.
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Who is the oldest dog?

Her name is Pebbles. Pebbles the 4-pound Toy Fox Terrier now holds the record title for world's oldest living dog at 22 years and 59 days as of Thursday, according to Guinness World Records.
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Is Creme Puff still alive?

Creme Puff (August 3, 1967 – August 6, 2005) was a domestic cat, owned by Jake Perry of Austin, Texas, US. She was the oldest cat ever recorded, according to the 2010 edition of Guinness World Records, when she died aged 38 years and 3 days. Austin, Texas, U.S.
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How old is the oldest fish?

Biologists at the California Academy of Sciences believe they host the world's oldest living aquarium fish in the world — and her name is Methuselah. Scientists believe that Methuselah, an Australian lungfish, is about 90 years old.
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Do happy cats live longer?

Yes, that extra sunny perch by the window actually does help your cat live longer. A mentally and physically stimulated cat is a happy cat. A happy cat is a healthy cat. It's not rocket science, friends!
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What is the oldest thing on earth?

What is this? The zircon crystals from Australia's Jack Hills are believed to be the oldest thing ever discovered on Earth. Researchers have dated the crystals to about 4.375 billion years ago, just 165 million years after the Earth formed. The zircons provide insight into what the early conditions on Earth were like.
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Do cats live longer than dogs?

WHEN IT COMES TO OUR PETS, the bigger-is-better theory gets flipped on its ear. Cats live an average of 15 years, compared with about 12 years for dogs, despite generally being smaller. And small dogs can live twice as long as large ones.
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What colors can cats see?

The most likely answer is that they see in a similar way to how a colour-blind person sees, which is in muted tones of blues, yellows, greens and greys. Reds and pinks can appear confusing and may look more like green, whereas purple may seem like another shade of blue.
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How old was the oldest horse?

The oldest horse ever was called Old Billy, who was foaled in Woolston, Lancashire in 1760, and was 62 years old when he died on November 27, 1822.
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Which animal lives the longest?

The Greenland shark has the longest known life span of all vertebrates, estimated to be between 300 and 500 years. Found in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, the species can reach an astonishing 21 feet in length and mostly eats fish, but has been spotted hunting seals.
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How old is the oldest tree?

The story: In eastern California, a Great Basin bristlecone pine known as Methuselah has long been considered Earth's oldest living thing. According to tree-ring data, it is 4,853 years old — meaning that Methuselah was well established by time ancient Egyptians built the pyramids at Giza.
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Who is the world's oldest man?

A Venezuelan man has been recorded by the Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living man. As of 17 May 2022, Juan Vincente Mora is a record-breaking 112 years and 355 days old, with his 113th birthday fast approaching.
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What is the dog that lives the shortest?

Flat-faced dog breeds, including French Bulldogs and Pugs, have the shortest life expectancy, a new study has found. According to vets at the Royal Veterinary College, brachycephalic dogs don't live as long due to the increased risk of breathing problems, skin fold infections and spinal disease they face.
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How old is the oldest Chihuahua?

A Chihuahua has set a Guinness World Record as the oldest living dog The Chihuahua named TobyKeith claimed the crown. His stats were recorded on March 16 at 21 years and 66 days old.
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Why is my 15 year old cat so skinny?

What's going on? Well-recognized causes of weight loss in old cats include chronic renal disease, diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and dental problems, to name a few.
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Does purring make cats live longer?

A cat's purr can actually help you live longer – purrs promote healing and reduce stress hence improving longevity. The sound range of a cat's purr can help you heal from infections, broken bones, and muscle injuries. The next time you are hurting or just plain tired, skip the hot pads and put a happy cat on your lap.
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Do skinny cats live longer?

Small cats tend to live longer than larger cats, although the difference is not as noticeable as it is in dogs.
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