Infographic cat age calculator
A lot has been written about comparing cat age with human age so we can get a feel for the age of our cat companions on our terms. Back in the day there was a simple formula: multiple the cat’s … continue reading…
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Domestic cat life stages (6) plus age-related health issues
We are told that veterinarians divide a domestic cat’s lifespan into six life stages. They do this to be able to provide better health care. I’ll guess and presume that at a certain life stage it is sensible and more … continue reading…
Taylor Swift celebrates Benjamin Button’s 22nd birthday (human years)
The last video on Taylor Swift’s TikTok page (May 13, 2022) is the one you see on this page in which she celebrates Benjamin button’s 22nd birthday in human years. If you work backwards using the classic formula which is … continue reading…
List of oldest living and deceased domestic cats but 2022 records are sketchy
Here is a spreadsheet listing the oldest living and deceased domestic cats as at 2022. I have to come clean right away and say that this list although very comprehensive is not completely current. This is the biggest problem with … continue reading…
Cat years to human years – 4 ways to work it out accurately
Here are 4 ways to work out cat years to human years and vice versa. The calculator at the end of the article is a useful third-party gizmo. It will do the math for you. The spreadsheet data below contains … continue reading…
“Here is 12-year-old Hermes who has lived in the shelter for six years. The lady started crying in joy when I said I wanted him.”
“Here is 12-year-old Hermes who has lived in the shelter for six years. The lady started crying in joy when I said I wanted him”. The words are those of a Reddit user (username: Bloodyfaucet) who wisely and decently adopted … continue reading…
3 life stages of the domestic cat in terms of body weight and nutrient requirements
Introduction: this is quite technical. It is essentially saying that a domestic cat’s diet should be altered to take into account the cat’s bodyweight and body composition in terms of lean tissue and fat as reflected in the cat’s ability … continue reading…
When do cats start to get old?
It is said that domestic cats start to get old at the age of seven but it is unfair to generalise as it depends on the individual cat. It can be difficult to really accurately convert cat years to human … continue reading…
What cats live the longest?
It probably helps to divide up the world of cats into five brackets when answering the question in the title. The reason for this is because each group has, in general, a different lifespan. Random bred domestic cats living in … continue reading…
Pictures of 32-year-old cat: as a kitten and now
I’d say that these pictures together are unique on the internet. Firstly it is very rare to see two pictures of a cat when they are a kitten and at the end of their life. To that you can add … continue reading…
The idea that a dog or cat year is equivalent to seven human ones is flawed
You might know this. The classic way of working out the human equivalent age of cats and dogs used to be to multiply their age by seven. That method is too crude by modern standards. It is far better to … continue reading…
Why isn’t my cat a lap cat?
Why isn’t my cat a lap cat? Three topics come to mind in response to the question in the title. They are, socialisation, age and wild cat hybrids. Tell me if you have more! Socialisation Perhaps the biggest influence on … continue reading…
What percentage of cats live to 20?
What percentage of cats live to 20? This is a question asked by a sizeable proportion of internet surfers. The truth of the matter is that we don’t have an answer. We can’t look it up in a book or … continue reading…
28-year-old cat looks much younger than her age. What’s the secret?
Lady is 28-years-of-age, getting on for a record. This is around 10 years older than a good average age for a domestic cat and yet she looks a lot younger than her age. What’s the secret? I am sure Lady … continue reading…
Anti-aging Purple Rice for Cats
By Ruth Young I have been trying a new supplement that can actually be given to pets. Since being harmed by a fluoroquinolone antibiotic in February of 2014, I have added many supplements to my own health regimen with great … continue reading…