How long do pets live?

MOST animals age faster than us. Others can have a long life. So before you buy or adopt , it is important to know how many years can live. In some cases, we have the responsibility to share with them the rest of our lives.

We must also know that aged animals suffer the same ills that we as arthritis or vision loss. Therefore, we must take them to the vet before any symptoms of disease.

To be informed, we put together a gallery where you can view and compare the average longevity of each animal:

Dogs

Varies greatly by race. Usually small live longer than large ones. Within the larger, heavier live unless more athletic. For example, the average longevity of the Great Dane is 6-8 years, while that of a Yorkshire Terrier is 12 to 14 years.

Cats

His age is a long period from 10 to 18 years, and where many problems and diseases may occur. In addition, obesity can cause their death . Some may live 22 years.

Poultry

The small (such as parakeets and canaries) live between 10 and 20 years, parrots between 50 and 60 years (some species reach the 80) and the macaw can reach 100.

Fish

Much depends on their habitat. When in tanks, some experts say they can not stand more than 2 or 3 years because of the stress they spend there. Others believe that, if properly cared for, can live for many years. When in aquariums (not tanks), they can live for 10-15 years.

Rabbits

Their longevity depends on several factors and it is essential that they are well fed. If the environment around them is favorable for growth and development, can live up to 10 years.

Turtles

The tortoises are the longest-living animals in the world. The box (Terrapene California) turtle can reach 100 years. 

Hamster

Like most small rodents, hamsters have a short life cycle. Rarely live more than 1,000 days, which would be about three years.

Ferrets

Kept as pets have a life expectancy of five to eight years, although they can live up to nine or ten. They can start submitting geriatric problems from three years old.