On average, dogs live between 10 and 12 years while cats live an average of 18 years. But by taking care of your pets, you can help them live longer. - Watch his weight: according to one study, a dog at the ideal weight can gain up to 34 months life expectancy. - Give preference to industrial kibbles: which constitute a diet adapted to the animal's nutritional needs. - Use dispensing toys, more stimulating for the animal. - Make a regular follow-up of the health of your pet: at least one annual visit to the veterinarian and three visits per year for senior animals in order to be able to diagnose quickly diagnose possible diseases. - Guarantee a healthy and stimulating environment for your pet: for cats, it is necessary to allow them to do their claws and to climb. Dogs need to exercise, smell and chew.