U.K. Study Tries to Predict Feline Lifespan

Overweight and intact cats have shorter lives

A new study published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery tried to predict the lifespans (on average) of cats in the United Kingdom. The researchers sought to quantify associations between mortality and traits such as sex, neuter status, breed status, and body weight.

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