Britain's Oldest Cat

[Catty1]

Seems that living in the British Isles is a factor!

[Catty1]

Other oldest cats:

It’s official. In mid-August, the Guinness Book of World Records confirmed that
Granpa, who appeared in the March 1997 Cat Fancy centerfold, was the world's longest-living catTEXAS . Granpa, who died on April 1, 1998, lived to be 34 years, two months and four hours. The previous record was 34 years and one day and had been set in 1957 by a tabby from England.

June 2006: A SCOTTISH cat is set to be crowned the oldest in the world, having barely survived birth.

Gloria, 26 - about 97 in human years - has claimed the title after a cat in Texas died aged 37 two years ago.

Now the Guinness Book of World Records is to recognise Gloria's claim as the oldest of the cat world. Her owner, Maggie McQuilkin, said: "She's in perfect health.

"You would never know what age she was and she is still as active as ever. I don't think she is going anywhere."

Gloria started life as a feral cat, born in an abandoned car in her home town of Gourock, Inverclyde. Mrs McQuilkin took in Gloria and her brother, Inky, who died some time ago.

Gloria had an eye infection, which left her blind in one eye, heart and lung problems, as well as a gum infection, which led to the loss of her teeth.

Despite her early bad health, Mrs McQuilkin's care as well as a special diet of pureed food, including ordinary cat food and the occasional treat of cooked fish, has left Gloria in fine fettle.

Mrs McQuilkin admitted: "I really didn't think she was going to survive because she was so sickly and in such a mess."

I include a link from April 27 here, as there is a cute pic of the cat.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2004121997,00.html

Interesting how many were sick rescues/bottle babies!

[Killearn Kitties]

How sweet! For some reason I always remember Spike being a brown tabby, not a ginger and white. Maybe I haven't seen him in glorious technicolour before!

I must say, I have never heard of Gloria from Gourock. Did the article say whether she was still with us, Catty?

[kb2yjx]

That is just so amazing that a cat could live that long!!!! Thanks for the links to see Spike's photo! Such a handsome ORANGEMAN!! Sleep softly, Spike....

[DonGato's Person]

a 29-year-old cat?! Holy cow...

[Logan]

Scott has always sworn that Butter will be the world's oldest cat, just because he doesn't like him so much. LOL!!!! Butter has a long, long way to go, and I certainly hope he will keep going and going. I love my Butter.

Logan

[Lizzie]

I'm wondering about orange cats also now that I've read this and my Ginger, who will turn 21 late next month, is also orange. Her mother (a calico) died at 15 as did her brother (tuxi), and her sisters (a white and a calico) both died at 19. Perhaps the three females got their unknown father's long-life genes. She also has most of her teeth and her blood work keeps coming back with normal values. She's the cheapest cat I've ever had because she's only had to see the vet twice in her life, apart from shots and check-ups, and she uses newspaper as her preferred litter. I've been thinking since she turned 19 that I surely can't have her much longer, but after reading about the other cats I realize that's she's still relatively young.