Well, much to my concern the viral diseases are in a leading position here.


I suppose any cat reaching those ages are quite likely to to have something medical anyway. Who knows really?
Debbie, that's true. I was thinking about that before I posted the poll. After all, many very old cats eventually die from kidney failure, it's just that their system is closing down sooner or later.

@Craftlady: I remember your sweet Butterscotch so well!!

@catlady1945: Your Patty had a very long life!!

@cubby31682: I'm so sorry!! This is horrible! Poor kitties!

@kimlovescats: You think it's our own irresponsible way to treat this planet and its creatures to make nature fighting back? I've always thought it would be something like that when I thought avbout diseases such as AIDS or Ebola...


some are here only for a short time, cause God needs them to come home and others are here for a lengthy time as God wants them to finish up some things on Earth.
CatMama78, that's probably a good way to look at these things...

but I don't know if I would consider that kidney failure or old age because the reason they failed is because he's old? More than likely both of them will die of some medical complication brought on by age. Ok, I know, I'm making this much more complicated than it needs to be,
T&P's Mom, I agree, that's kind of hard to tell (as mentioned above).

slick, I hope your Speckles will chose to be with you for some more years! And you're right, I should give an update on my health; I think I will do it in "General" tomorrow (it's late at night here already).

Cheshirekatt, I think 19 years is really a lot for an outdoor cat! That one must have been a true survivor! And he had a very nice passing to the RB!

kitten645, that is so special what your Gigi did; she must have loved you soo much!!

Kirsten