What is the Life Expectancy of Pets?

I have two anoles named cheech and chong. I got them for my husband as a birthday present. Chong is thriving but cheech seems to be going blind. I'm not sure whats wrong with him but I hope he pulls out of it. I'd hate to lose him.

I also have two gerbils, taji and marlie. They are the funniest little things anyone has ever seen. Also have a one year old cat. His name is tink and he's spoiled rotten, especially since we got him fixed last week. He loves his cat nip.

well i have this damra (that's a goat crossed with a sheep) and she's about eight months old now and she is quiet when we have the radio on. she just sits there and listens.

My husband had a Boston Terrier from the time he was a boy(11). After we were married I had the joy of playing with the dog and getting close to it! He was very active up until the day he died. He was 16 years old. That is uncommon for any type of bulldog I have heard.

Besides, cats are animals that need to go outside. sure they might live a little longer but what's the quality of life if you keep it cooped up and away from other cats?

I have a male cat that is 14 years old he's been in door out door his whole life and has only been to the vet once since he got fixed. Very recently one of his teeth got kicked in and had to be removed. we found him in a bush when he was about a week old and raised him ourselves. he is an anomaly I guess cause he's still alive but he's always been lucky I think he will make 17!

I had a Siamese Fighting Fish (the dept. pet I was forced to take home) that lived eight years. And, an anole is one of those little green lizards that can turn brown; pet stores usually call them chameleons. Technically, this is incorrect; they are not true chameleons, which I think are native to Africa.

You very seldom see a real chameleon in a pet store, and when you do, they're pretty expensive. The last one I saw in a pet store, which was many years ago, was something like $75. Anoles are usually under $5.

It was my understanding that chameleons were difficult pets to keep alive, that they didn't do well in captivity. Anoles are easy to keep; I used to feed mine mealworms, spiders, houseflies, bits of banana, and house them in an ordinary terrarium. I would spray water with a water bottle, heavily enough to leave big drops of water hanging off the plants in the terrarium, and that's how they drink.

If I remember correctly, they're native to the islands in the Caribbean Also, if I remember correctly, there is more than one species, but you don't see it (them?) in pet stores.

The male can blow out a rosy-colored pouch in his throat, but I've only seen this once. I think it generally has something to do with courting and mating. And no, you can't sex them; only they know who's a male and who's a female. If you try to grab them by the tail, it comes off. It'll grow back, but usually not as straight as the original.

Some people like to take them out and play with them, but watch out -- they're fast and jump very, very well. I didn't take mine out, as I was afraid of losing them and one of my cats subsequently finding them. They're 4-6" long and a lovely light, bright green color. They'll turn brown when alarmed. That's all I can think to tell you about, now. Hope this is useful.

how long is the life expectancy of a budgie?

My cat is 17 and she's still going strong. She gets beat up (by other cats) outside so spends most of her time inside now.

I have a rat and i love her dearly. she is like my best friend. I'm a senior in high school this upcoming school year 2010-2011. I got her when i was in the 10th grade, so she is about two years old. She developed a mammary tumor on her side. I am debating whether or not to have it removed. It isn't deadly, but i don't want to waste the $150 and then have her die in the next year. What should i do? - Ashley

i have the fattest budgie (or should i say big), seven years old and just as healthy and fit as he was at two years old. I feed him seeds and fruit, and let him out his cage to fly around every day almost.

I have five pets: three mice and two dogs, 10 months and six years old. Mice, over one year old.

I had a goldfish named Whale that lived for nine years. It die when we went on holiday and our neighbor looked after him(?). And she flushed him down the toilet! Sad face. That goldfish deserved an excellent burial.

About three years ago I found a wounded pigeon on my doorstep. It let me look at its wounded wing while it just stood there. When I opened my front door it just walked right in my house.

I took it in for a couple of days and then found a veterinarians assistant (who lives three miles from me) who nursed it back to good health. When the pigeon was healed it found its way back to my house. It stood at my window ledge and made a ruckus until I came. I couldn't believe it came back!

Every spring there are pigeons that return to the neighborhood but there's one pigeon that doesn't fly away from my window when I approach. I speak to it sweetly and it allows me to get pretty close.

My question is: could this be the same pigeon from three years ago? And does this make me a crazy pigeon lady?

I'm really glad this is anonymous.

My cat, who was an outdoor cat, lived to be around 22 in human years which is a lot longer than what the life expectancy of an outdoor cat is (4-5).

A healthy fish should live at least three years, if it's properly taken care of. I have wanted a dog for some time, but have stuck with cats because I'm afraid to get attached to the dog and then it doesn't live long (7 years).

i have a 3 month old goldfish.

i love your web site.

Is the life expectancy for goldfish measured in years or days. Days seems right.

what's an anole?

In response to the unneutered tom cat post. the first thing you need to do is get him nuetered. Cats go through 2 heat cycles per year, meaning that he could be responsible for many many unwanted cats over the years. many of which may end up in the shelter systems and be euthanized. So be responsible. Secondly, if he goes outside he is much more prone to disease (FeLV + FIV) as well as physical trauma (Dogs, wildlife, cars, poisoning etc)

A budgerigar is what you probably call a parakeet.

I have a frog that's over 75 years old.

A budgie is a parakeet - short for budgerigar

hmm...tricky...cuts and scratches from fighting and whatnot generally do not contribute majorly to the reduction of life expectancy.

However, no visits to vet can be a bad thing..does that include inhections/innoculations? If so, then I am afraid that your cat runs a large risk of disease and infection...

We own a non-neutered white tom cat who has never been to a vet in his life. He lives indoor/outdoor, but comes home every morning, occasionally with cuts and sore patches. He's five years old and still thriving. How old would you say he would live?

A budgie is a bird similar in appearance to the love bird.

Are anoles really kept as pets? I thought they were just considered pests.

A budgerigar is a type of parakeet native to Australia.

Does anyone have any clue what a Budgerigar or budgie is? I thought I was well-informed, but I've never heard of such a beast!