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Science-based cat lifespan calculator

How long will my cat live?

Estimate your cat's lifespan range and remaining years together using age, breed, lifestyle, body condition, and health factors.

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Your cat's profile

The calculator uses population-level research and bounded model adjustments. It does not predict an exact date.

Cat breed guides

Popular cat lifespan guides

Use breed pages as context, then return to the calculator for an estimate that also considers age, body condition, lifestyle, and health history.

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British Shorthair

Sturdy companion cats whose lifespan should still be interpreted with health and lifestyle context.

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Maine Coon

Large cats where weight management and preventive care are especially useful context.

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Siamese

A popular breed with many long-lived individuals, but breed alone is not enough for an estimate.

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Ragdoll

Often kept as indoor companions, making lifestyle context useful for long-term planning.

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Persian

Breed-related health context matters, so lifespan estimates should stay educational.

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Why this estimate is careful

Built for planning, not prediction theater

The calculator pairs transparent model rules with visible sources, so users can understand the estimate without being pushed toward a false exact answer.

Deterministic model

Core lifespan numbers come from versioned code and reviewed inputs, not from AI-generated guesses.

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Visible sources

Results link back to cat life table research and veterinary education references.

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Private by default

The calculator works without an account, and pet profile inputs are not stored by default.

Clear limits

Every result stays educational and avoids exact death dates or veterinary diagnosis.

Based on veterinary and research references

PetLifeYears uses published veterinary and research references as source material for its versioned model. Logos identify reference sources and do not imply endorsement.

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