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A cat’s heart beats nearly twice as fast as a human heart, at 110 to 140 beats a minute.

slow while sleeping soundly

The average lifespan of an outdoor-only (feral and non-feral) is about 3 years; an indoor-only cat can live 16 years and longer. Some cats have been documented to have a longevity of 34 years.

my cat only lasted 10 years, but before death, he disappeared mysteriously

The life expectancy of cats has nearly doubled over the last fifty years.

what kind of cat has a longer life?

A kitten will typically weigh about 3 ounces at birth. The typical male housecat will weigh between 7 and 9 pounds, slightly less for female housecats.