I once heard an elder say, "You can't keep a cat for ten years." I didn't attract much attention at the beginning, but after careful consideration, I found that this sentence may have profound connotations. Below, the author will d...
I once heard an elder say, "You can't keep a cat for ten years." I didn't attract much attention at the beginning, but after careful consideration, I found that this sentence may have profound connotations. Below, the author will discuss this sentence from multiple perspectives such as pet lifespan and living needs. The evolution of
cat cat obviously has become a pet choice for many families because of its cute appearance and unique personality. However, there are some traits in the nature of tabby cats that are not suitable for human family life. As descendants of wildlife, they have evolved in their natural environment for thousands of years, viewing the wild as their true home. Although it has gradually adapted to the family environment after artificial domestication, it still faces a series of problems that cannot be ignored.
Compared with humans, tabby cats have relatively short lifespan. Generally speaking, their lifespan is about 10-15 years, which is just an average and does not mean that every cat can live to this age. There is an objective reason for this: in the wild, tabby cats need to remain vigilant at all times to resist natural enemies and compete for food. However, in human families, their environment is relatively safe and warm, and lacks challenging living conditions. This lack of challenge environment causes the gradual weakening of the physical functions of the tabby cat, the decrease in immunity, and thus shortening its lifespan.
In addition, the evolution of tabby cats also causes them to carry some genetic diseases. These diseases may not appear for a short period of time, but as you age, these problems may gradually emerge, resulting in a shorter life span. The way of raising cats is also a factor that affects their lifespan. Overfeeding, lack of exercise, and irregular veterinary examinations may affect the health of tabby cats and accelerate the aging process.
tabby cats are independent and sensitive creatures that require sufficient free space and active areas to perform their nature. However, in human families, it is often difficult to provide everything a cat needs. For example, tabby cats need appropriate amounts of outdoor activities, but their range of activities is greatly limited due to traffic, safety and other reasons. This causes cats to be inadequate in physical activity and affects their health. In addition, identity for the territory is very important in the life of tabby cats, but in human families, it is difficult to meet this need, which may cause the cat to develop stress and anxiety, which in turn affects its lifespan.
To respect cats’ nature, we can take some measures to extend their healthy lifespan. First, provide plenty of outdoor activities such as a secure balcony, garden or pet park. Give cats a chance to get close to nature and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Secondly, taking the cat to the hospital for physical examinations and immunization regularly to detect and treat potential health problems in a timely manner, which will help extend the lifespan of the cat. Finally, pay attention to the cat's diet and exercise, provide balanced nutrition, avoid overfeeding, and provide a moderate amount of exercise space to maintain a healthy weight and promote the development of physical and mental health.
In short, what the old man said about "raising a cat cannot be kept for ten years" is not completely fiction. Considering the evolutionary history and living needs of tabby cats, we must admit that compared with other pets, tabby cats have a shorter lifespan. However, by respecting their nature and providing the right living environment and care, we hope to extend their lifespan and enable them to live healthier and happier lives.
