What's the oldest cat to ever live?

The oldest cat ever according to the record books was called Creme Puff. It was born on 3 August, 1967, and lived for 38 years and three days. Michele says she "never went down the route of Guinness Book of Records".
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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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How old is the oldest cat that is still alive?

Many say a 34-year-old Siamese cat in Chanthaburi is the world's oldest cat alive today.
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Can cats live to 30?

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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Can cats live up to 100 years?

Cat lovers, if you've got an adorable little ball of fur at home that you think is actual cat goals -- this age old kitty more than likely has you beat. She's gorgeous, fabulous and is known as the oldest living cat in the world.
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Is a 16 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. When caring for older cats it sometimes helps to appreciate their age in human terms.
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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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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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Do black cats live longer?

3. They *might* live longer. According to researchers at the National Institute of Health, the gene that causes their fur to be black also protects them against certain diseases. So your black cat is scientifically less likely to fall ill with certain diseases.
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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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How old is the oldest dog?

Bluey was the name of the oldest dog ever reliably recorded. She was an Australian cattle dog, and she lived to be 29 years and 5 months.
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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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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.
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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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Are 2 cats better than 1?

Along with having an endless supply of mental stimulation, the two kittens will simply have the benefit of a constant companion as well. Kittens especially need more exercise and play than older cats too, and so the two together can help provide all the fun they need.
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Do cats sense death?

Cats' ability to sense death actually has to do with their heightened sense of smell. A story in the New England Journal of Medicine detailed how a cat named Oscar accurately "predicted" when patients in a nursing home were going to die by going to sit by them just hours before they passed away.
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Do cats miss you?

Fortunately, there's research that proves that cats can get emotionally attached and miss their owners while they're away. Cats may not show that they miss their owners in the same way that dogs do.
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How old was the oldest goldfish?

Goldfish 43 years

A goldfish named Tish, owned by Hilda and Gordon Hand of Carlton Miniott, North Yorkshire, UK, lived for 43 years. Hilda's son Peter won Tish at a fairground stall in 1956.
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What is the oldest hamster?

The oldest hamster ever was 4.5 years old, and was owned by Karen Smeaton of Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom.
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Can cats have coffee?

Coffee beans, grounds and brewed coffee contain caffeine, a very dangerous and toxic chemical to cats and dogs. Ingestion can be life threatening. According to the Pet Poison Helpline, a moderate amount of coffee can easily cause death in small dogs or cats.
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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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