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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS, is a veterinarian with nearly 30 years of experience in companion animal practice. Dr. Elliott earned her Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from the University of Glasgow. She was also designated a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Married with 2 grown-up kids, Dr. Elliott has a naughty Puggle named Poggle, 3 cats and a bearded dragon.
Is the Peterbald a healthy breed? A vet walks through Peterbald cat health: 12 to 15 year lifespan, hairless skin and dental care, sun and warmth needs, the real hypoallergenic answer, and an honest debunk of the down syndrome cat myth.
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The Singapura cat lifespan is roughly 11 to 15 years, often longer for indoor cats. A vet explains the breed's longevity, the pyruvate kinase deficiency risk and DNA test, the birthing concern, and the care that helps a Singapura live longest.
