The civet cat is known as the "god cat" of China. Because it is excellent in many aspects, it is also very popular. So many pet owners are concerned about how long the life span of civet cats is. In fact, the average life span of civet cats is about 15 to 18 years, and it is relatively common to live to be over 20 years old. Generally speaking, the life span of civet cats has a lot to do with the way their owners raise them. If a civet cat has the following 8 characteristics, it is considered an old cat!

1. Become less interested in exercise

As civet cats enter old age, their bones and joints become fragile, and they gradually become inactive. Their jumping ability is not as good as before, so they often lie motionless. This is one of the reasons why many older cats are overweight.

　2. Change of work and rest time

Cihuahua cats are wild animals that usually sleep during the day and are active at night. If the cat's sleep schedule changes, becoming active during the day and sleeping at night, and the sleeping time becomes longer, it means that the cat is old.

3. Teeth begin to loosen

If the teeth of a civet cat appear loose or even lost, it means that the civet cat is already an old cat. At this time, civet cats will also suffer from loss of appetite due to poor chewing function.

　4. Physical deterioration

The physique of civet cats is relatively good, and they rarely get sick when they are young. If the civet cat is prone to some inflammation, disease, and the body's resistance becomes poor, it means that the civet cat is old.

5. Slow response

If a civet cat has entered old age, its hearing will become worse and its reaction ability will also become worse. Therefore, many times, when the pet owner calls it, it will show a slow response. If a civet cat has such characteristics, it means it has become old.

6. Eyeballs become cloudy

The normal eyeballs of a civet cat are bright. If the eyeballs of a civet cat become cloudy, glaucoma, cataracts, low vision and other symptoms may occur, which means that the civet cat is already an old cat.

7. Poor appetite

Cihuahua cats have relatively good gastrointestinal conditions and are not picky eaters. If the cat has a poor appetite, it may be because the cat is getting older and its gastrointestinal digestion and absorption function has deteriorated.

8. The hair loses its luster

When the civet cat was young, its hair was beautiful and shiny.Ze, shedding is relatively less. If the cat's hair has lost its luster and the hair loss is severe, it means that the cat is already an old cat.