average cat life expectancy outdoor
âConsidering the potential dangers outdoors, an indoor lifestyle is much safer for cats,â Brunt says. As evidence, indoor cats live longer than their outdoor counterparts. Cats who are kept indoors can reach the ripe old age of 17 or more years, whereas outdoor cats live an average of just two to five years. Another reason for indoor catsâ longevity is that itâs easier for their owners to identify health problems early, before they become life threatening.