Amber's secret to longevity is her diet of cod, chicken and prawns
A west Wales feline is laying claim to be being the oldest living domestic cat in the world.Amber was a fully grown stray when she took up residence in Diane Sleeman's Ferryside home in 1978.
Diane thinks she is now approaching 30, which would make her almost five years older than the current record holder, according to Guinness World Records.
Researchers said if Diane can provide them with evidence then they will consider Amber's claim.
She has still got plenty of spirit but she is not as active as she used to be
Diane SleemanAmber has lost most of her teeth now which makes it hard for vets to get an accurate age.
I think it's wonderful that a cat that was once a stray has gotten to be that old. Here's to many more healthy and happy years and also to the kind lady who took her in many years ago.
Posted by: Deborah Sullivan at February 23, 2005 10:39 AMDo you think her longevity is directly attributed to the love and bond Amber shares with Diane?
Is it spiritual?
Or is it the awesome diet of cod chicken and prawns?
Whatever it is, it's amazing!
Posted by: Rue at February 24, 2005 01:31 PMIf only they all could liv that long. It's such a twisted joke that our pets live for only a short while.
Posted by: Jeff at February 24, 2005 01:42 PMGenes. It's pretty much that way in humans, too; eat right, exercise, and you'll change favorably or disfavorably whatever span your genes have already allotted you.
Research into dog and cat breeds. Certain breeds, and certain lines within certain breeds, live much longer or shorter than others.
Posted by: LabRat at February 25, 2005 01:58 AMIs there any truth that larger dogs don't live as long as small dogs?
Posted by: Jeff Soyer at February 25, 2005 01:39 PMIs there any truth that larger dogs don't live as long as small dogs?
AFAIK yes.
Posted by: The young fogey at March 22, 2005 04:06 PM