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Can cats live to 30? The longest-living breeds explained
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk Lauren Paige Richeson, USA TODAY , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 4, 2026
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Cats may not actually have nine lives, but some are very good at stretching one out.Most pet cats live about 12 to 18 years, though veterinarians often care for cats in their late teens and early 20s
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What is this story about? Cats may not actually have nine lives, but some are very good at stretching one out.Most pet cats live about 12 to 18 years, though veterinarians often care for cats in their late teens and early 20s
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