This is a list of the oldest cats in the world, verified or not, listed by reported age, all of whom have attained the minimum age of 25 years.
Aging in cats
Aging in cats is the process by which cats change over the course of their natural lifespans. As cats age, they undergo changes in health and behavior. Dental disease and loss of olfaction are common as cats age, affecting eating habits. Arthritis ...
depends on breed, size and diet.
Some of the ages reported here are approximate. Others are based on either estimates or hearsay. Few of them have been confirmed by any authoritative agency.
Creme Puff (1967–2005) of
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas, as well as the county seat, seat and largest city of Travis County, Texas, Travis County, with portions extending into Hays County, Texas, Hays and Williamson County, Texas, Williamson co ...
, is the oldest verified cat ever, while
Flossie (born 29 December 1995) is the oldest living confirmed verified cat (as of 2022), at 28 years.
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See also
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List of individual cats
This is a list of famous cats which achieved some degree of popularity either in their own right or by association with someone famous.
Before the modern era
* Nedjem or Nojem (Egyptian: ''nḏm'' "Sweet One" or "Sweetie"), 15th century BC. The ...
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List of longest-living dogs
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List of longest-living organisms
This is a list of the longest-living biological organisms: the individual(s) (or in some instances, clones) of a species with the longest natural maximum lifespans. For a given species, such a designation may include:
# The oldest known individ ...
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Loonkito, long-lived lion
References
External links
Oldest Cats at Messybeast.com
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Cats
The cat (''Felis catus'') is a domestic species of small carnivorous mammal. It is the only domesticated species in the family Felidae and is commonly referred to as the domestic cat or house cat to distinguish it from the wild members of t ...