The average lifespan of Garfield cats is about 8 to 12 years. Compared to many breeds, its average lifespan is relatively short. Garfield cats have congenital shortcomings in their genes, and their body resistance is relatively poor. They are prone to illness and have a certain chance of suffering from fatal dyspnea, polycystic kidney disease, ventricular hypertrophy and other genetic diseases. But if the owner raises them well, some Garfield cats can live to about 14 to 15 years.

How to make Garfield cats live longer?

Regular inspection

Because some Garfield cats may have genetic diseases, Garfield cats need to be taken to the pet hospital regularly for good health. It is recommended that adult Garfield cats undergo examinations once a year, and older Garfield cats undergo examinations twice a day.

Get vaccinated

It is best to vaccinate Garfield cats when they are 9 to 12 weeks old. They will need to be vaccinated regularly in the future. You can decide how often to vaccinate based on the health condition of Garfield cats and the advice of the doctor.

Reduce pungent taste

Because Garfield cats have a relatively short nasal cavity, they are prone to feline nasal bronchitis. This disease is an acute infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract. The pathogen is feline rhinotracheitis herpes virus, and it is also very troublesome to treat. If you want to raise Garfield cats well, it is best to avoid irritating odors in your home, such as smoke, perfume, home aromatherapy, and even the fragrance of flowers at home, which may make Garfield cats' nasal cavities sensitive.

Daily care

Due to natural reasons, Garfield cats have heavier tear stains. You need to wipe away its tears. If you don't wipe them away, the accumulation of tear stains may cause inflammation and affect the appearance. In addition to wiping its eyes every day, you should also pay attention to a light diet to improve the cat's tear stain problem through diet. You also need to comb its hair every day and let it bask in the sun.