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A kitten is a kitten for about six months. How long can a cat live?

14 years or more, so a cat is a long promise.

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  1. About 3 years
  2. About 7 years
  3. 14 years or more ✔

Why: International Cat Care says kittens are only kittens for six months out of a possible 14 years or more. A cat adopted for a young child may still be there after high school.

Huh, didn't know that: International Cat Care says older cats and cats with illness need more frequent vet checks.

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Answer: 14 years or more. International Cat Care says kittens are only kittens for six months out of a possible 14 years or more. A cat adopted for a young child may still be there after high school.

  1. International Cat Care: Thinking of getting a cat? icatcare.org/articles/thinking-of-getting-a-cat
    Kittens are only kittens for six months out of a possible 14 years or more
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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