What is the average lifespan for a cat?

What is the average lifespan for a cat?

Bernadine D. Cruz. DVM (Companion Animal Medicine Expert, Laguna Hills Animal Hospital ) gives expert video advice on: How can I keep my cat comfortable when she gets old?; How can I prepare my kids and myself emotionally before putting our cat down?; How long should I wait to get a new cat after my cat's death? and more...

Cats are living much longer than they used to be. In the last several years through all the advances in veterinary medicine, their lifespan has really increased by about 15%-20%. If you have a good cat it never seems to live long enough, and the little stinkers seem to last forever.