How Long Do Outdoor Cats Live?

The average life span of an outdoor cat is 2 to 5 years.

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While indoor cats can live up to 20 years.

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So, in general, outdoor cats have shorter lives than indoor cats.

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The reasons behind the shorter lives of outdoor cats are…

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Road Accidentss

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Attacks by bigger animals like stray dogs.

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Starvation

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Parasites Fleas and Ticks.

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Eating plants that are toxic to cats such as peace lilies.

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Poisoning due to pesticides and fertilizers.

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