Pets really don’t spend much time with us. The average lifespan of dogs is 14-16 years, and the average lifespan of cats is 12-17 years. A 31-year-old cat is simply very rare, and its lifespan is equivalent to 141 years of human life. This cat may b...
Pets really don’t spend much time with us. The average lifespan of dogs is 14-16 years, and the average lifespan of cats is 12-17 years. A 31-year-old cat is simply very rare, and its lifespan is equivalent to 141 years of human life. This cat may be the longest-lived cat in the world. I really want to know how the owner managed to raise such a long-lived cat.
According to a report on the "Daily Mail" website on October 8, British tabby cat Nutmeg has just turned 31 years old this year, which is equivalent to 141 years old in humans, and is expected to become the oldest cat in the world. Recently, its protagonist revealed the old cat’s secret to longevity, including its favorite meal menu. The owner also described it as still very healthy and full of fire.
Liz and Ian Finlay, the owners from Newcastle, said they found nutmeg in a wheelbarrow in their garden 26 years ago. At that time, it was skinny and had a tumor on its neck. They never thought that Nutmeg would eventually accompany them for 26 years. The Finneys said Nutmeg had been examined by a veterinarian before becoming a member of the Finney family. The veterinarian concluded from its teeth that Nutmeg was 5 years old at the time.
The couple also announced Nutmeg’s longevity secret: Nutmeg does not regard itself as a pet cat at all, but instead regards its owner as a "slave". Nutmeg is very proud of being an "uncle" in the Finley family. Not only does he have his own room, but he also has tuna and roast chicken dinners delivered to him on a regular basis, and a barbecue is served every Sunday.
"We have no children, and Nutmeg is our child."
"It is not our cat, we are its humans. It was it that chose us, not us that chose it."
"It is very arrogant and willful, and it is also spoiled by us. It wakes up at 5 o'clock every morning, and we also want to Get up and feed it. It is free and happy, which may be the reason why it has lived for so many years!"
"It only has 3 teeth left, but it still likes to eat chicken. It stays in front of the refrigerator every day and refuses to leave without giving it."
Currently, the owner is actively helping Nutmeg apply for the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest-lived cat. Guinness World Records staff said that the couple needed to produce relevant photos and paperwork to prove that Nutmeg was indeed 31 years old before they could apply for certification. Therefore, the owners searched through boxes and cabinets to find old photos to prove that Nutmeg had indeed lived in their home for 26 years; they also went to the Westway Veterinary Center where Nutmeg was treated for injuries, hoping to find records from that time.
Last year, Nutmeg suffered a severe stroke. Everyone thought that it would die soon. Unexpectedly, after a short period of weakness, it became alive and kicking again. Everyone joked that it had only used up one of its nine lives and would live for a long, long time. The owner said that no matter what, Nutmeg is a very old cat and they will take good care of it.
Cat 1st/20th/40th/60th/80th/100th/120th/140th/160th/180th
People 20th/1 year/2 years/3 years/4 years/5 years/6 years/7 years/8 years/ 9 years
Cat 200/220/240/260/280/300/320/340/360
People 10 years/11 years/12 years/13 years/14 years/15 years/16 years/17 years/ 18 years
More than 1 year after birth
Cat 2 years/3 years/4 years/5 years/6 years/7 years/8 years/ 9 years/10 years/11 years/12 years/13 years/14 years/15 years
people 25 years/30 years/35 years/40 years/45 years/ 50 years / 55 years / 60 years / 65 years / 70 years / 75 years / 80 years / 85 years / 90 years
Three aspects can be used to infer the age of a cat:
1. The growth status of cat teeth: Kittens generally grow deciduous teeth at 2 to 3 weeks old. The deciduous teeth are basically complete in 4 to 5 months, and permanent teeth grow in 5 months.
2. The wear and tear of cat teeth: This method is generally used when estimating the age of adult cats. In cats around 1 year old, the tips of the mandibular incisors begin to wear; around 5 years old, the cusps of the canine teeth wear out and show signs of aging; around 7 years old, the crowns of the mandibular incisors grind into cylinders; around 10 years old, the maxillary incisors fall out or are worn away.
3. Changes in cat coat color: Kittens grow new coat 6 months after birth, so when the kitten’s coat has grown fully, it is over half a year old; around 1 year old, the cat’s coat is bright, bright, and soft; around 5 years old, The cat's coat may still maintain a certain brightness, but the brightness will become worse; by about 6 to 7 years old, white hair will grow around the mouth; after 10 years old, the coat will become gray, lack luster, and rough, and white hair will grow on the head and back.
