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  2. Aging in cats - Wikipedia

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    [2] [4] It has also been found that the greater a cat's weight, the lower its life expectancy on average. [4] The current oldest verified cat alive is Flossie, who was born in 1995 in the United Kingdom. [10] A common misconception in cat aging (and dog aging) is that a cat ages the equivalent of what a human would age in seven years each year ...

  3. Sphynx Cats Have Lowest Life Expectancy, Study Shows - AOL

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    The average life expectancy of all domestic cat breeds was 11.7 years. Crossbreeds and Siamese came very close to that mark at 11.9 and 11.7 years, respectively.

  4. Cancer in cats - Wikipedia

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    Spaying and neutering holds many advantages for cats, including lowering the risk of developing cancer. Neutering male cats makes them less subject to testicular cancer, FeLV, and FIV. Spaying female cats lowers the risk of mammary, ovarian, and uterine cancer, as it prevents them from going into heat. Female cats should be spayed before their ...

  5. 15 Cat Breeds That Live the Longest, According to an Expert - AOL

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    Originating in Persia (modern-day Iran), Persians are one of the oldest and most recognizable cat breeds. They enjoy a life expectancy of 11 years. However, due to their distinct features, they ...

  6. Pediatric spaying - Wikipedia

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    Pediatric spaying (also known as “prepuberal” or “early” spaying) or neutering is defined as performing an ovariohysterectomy (spaying) or orchidectomy (castration or neutering) on a kitten or puppy between the ages of 6 and 14 weeks. Spaying and neutering are sterilization procedures which prevent the animals from reproducing.

  7. Maine Coon Lifespan: How Long Do the Cats Live? - AOL

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    Maine Coon cats, with their majestic fur and gentle demeanor, are a marvel among feline breeds. Not only do they boast an impressive size, but they also have robust health and an interactive nature.

  8. Cat - Wikipedia

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    Neutering increases life expectancy; one study found castrated male cats live twice as long as intact males, while spayed female cats live 62% longer than intact females. [ 164 ] : 35 Having a cat neutered confers some health benefits, such as a greater life expectancy and a decreased incidence of reproductive neoplasia . [ 168 ]

  9. List of feline diseases - Wikipedia

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    Feline diseases are often opportunistic and tend to be more serious in cats that already have concurrent sicknesses. Some of these can be treated and the animal can have a complete recovery. Others, like viral diseases, are more difficult to treat and cannot be treated with antibiotics, which are not effective against viruses.