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  2. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - Wikipedia

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    Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common heart disease in domestic cats; [69] [70] [71] the disease process and genetics are believed to be similar to the disease in humans. [72] In Maine Coon cats, HCM has been confirmed as an autosomal dominant inherited trait. [73] Numerous cat breeds have HCM as a problem in the breed. [74]

  3. Aging in cats - Wikipedia

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    Female cats typically outlive male cats, and crossbred cats typically outlive purebred cats. [2] [4] It has also been found that the greater a cat's weight, the lower its life expectancy on average. [4] The current oldest verified cat alive is Flossie, who was born in 1995 in England, United Kingdom. [10]

  4. Maine Coon - Wikipedia

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    Not all cats that test positive will have clinical signs of the disease, and some Maine Coon cats with clinical evidence of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy test negative for this mutation, strongly suggesting that a second mutation exists in the breed. The HCM prevalence was found to be 10.1% (95% CI 5.8 -14.3%) in this study. [39]

  5. New study reveals the longest-living cat breeds (plus the ...

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    If you're wondering which countries have the longest life expectancy for cats, the UK was ranked at number one with 11.74 years. The US follows closely behind with 11.18 years, and Japan in third ...

  6. 15 Cat Breeds That Live the Longest, According to an Expert - AOL

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    Originating in Persia (modern-day Iran), Persians are one of the oldest and most recognizable cat breeds. They enjoy a life expectancy of 11 years. However, due to their distinct features, they ...

  7. Sphynx Cats Have Lowest Life Expectancy, Study Shows - AOL

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    The average life expectancy of all domestic cat breeds was 11.7 years. Crossbreeds and Siamese came very close to that mark at 11.9 and 11.7 years, respectively.

  8. British Shorthair - Wikipedia

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    A UK study looking at veterinary records found a life expectancy of 9.58 years for the British Shorthair and British Longhair compared to 11.74 years overall. [22] Swedish insurance data puts the median lifespan of the breed at >12.5 years. Eighty-two percent of British Shorthairs lived to 10 years or more, and 54% lived to 12.5 years or more. [23]

  9. Maine Coon Lifespan: How Long Do the Cats Live? - AOL

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    Maine Coon cats, with their majestic fur and gentle demeanor, are a marvel among feline breeds. Not only do they boast an impressive size, but they also have robust health and an interactive nature.