How long are cat years?

Cat years are not a fixed duration like human years. The conversion from cat years to human years is not linear and varies depending on the cat's age.

Here's a general guideline:

* First year: Counts as approximately 15 human years.

* Second year: Counts as approximately 9 human years.

* After the second year: Each cat year counts as approximately 4 human years.

Example:

* A 3-year-old cat is about 28 human years old (15 + 9 + 4).

It's important to note that these are just estimations. Factors like breed, health, and lifestyle can influence a cat's aging process.