Life tables of annual life expectancy and risk factors for mortality in cats in the UK.
Kendy Tzu-Yun TengDave C BrodbeltDavid B ChurchDan Gerard O'NeillPublished in: Journal of feline medicine and surgery (2024)
The life tables presented here for companion cats in the UK overall, by sex, and by crossbred and purebred cats can contribute to a better understanding of the life trajectory of cats, helping with evidence-based decision-making for cat owners and the veterinary profession. We have also provided an updated life expectancy at age 0 for various cat breeds for 2019 and showed evidence of the association between non-ideal weight and a decreased lifespan.