A pair of individuals are convinced that the feline they saved back in 1990 holds the title of the oldest cat in the world, as he recently celebrated his 31st birthday. Liz and Ian Finlay, residents of Newcastle, came across Nutmeg 26 years ago when he appeared in their backyard sporting an abscess on his neck. Following a visit to the nearby Cats Protection League, they were informed that Nutmeg was at least five years old at the time.
The delightful Nutmeg (shown in the photo) was saved in Newcastle back in 1991 when he was around five years old. This indicates that he is currently 31 years old, equivalent to a whopping 141 in human years.
Liz and Ian Finlay, proud owners of Nutmeg, are determined to prove that their beloved pet is a record-breaking feline. Nutmeg, a tabby with more than nine lives, faced a life-threatening stroke last year but was fortunate to be rescued by a skilled vet at the Westway Veterinary Centre in Newcastle. If Nutmeg’s age is confirmed, he will be crowned the oldest cat in the world at the impressive age of 31, equivalent to a whopping 141 in human years. This title would surpass the current holder, 26-year-old Corduroy, according to the Guinness World Record. Mr. Finlay shared with the Newcastle Chronicle that they always celebrate Nutmeg’s birthday in March, as they brought him home around March 1990.
After addressing the abscess on his neck, we brought him to the Cat Protection League for a thorough check-up. The vet at the clinic estimated Nutmeg to be around five years old. However, to officially claim the world record, Nutmeg’s owners need to provide documentation verifying his age.
The Finlay family is currently on a search for any records or evidence that can prove Nutmeg’s age back in 1990 when they first brought him to the Cats Protection. Even if they cannot confirm he was five back then, he was still considered an adult cat, making him a minimum of 28 years old today.
The Finlay family, as seen in the photo on the right, believe that their cat’s good health is all thanks to their shared passion for roast dinners. Nutmeg, shown in the picture, always makes it known that he’s hungry by standing near the fridge.
Corduroy, a resident of Central Oregon born on August 1, 1989, proudly holds the title of the oldest cat in the Guinness World Records. His owners credit his longevity to his love for Sunday roasts.
Despite having only three teeth left, Nutmeg enjoys chicken and makes it known by waiting by the fridge when he is hungry. His owners, Mr. and Mrs. Finlay, treat him as their own baby as they have no children of their own.
In a scare last year, Nutmeg suffered a severe stroke but was fortunately saved by the skilled vets at the Westway Veterinary Centre in Newcastle. The record for the oldest cat in history is held by Creme Puff from Texas, who lived until the age of 38 years and 3 days, equivalent to 168 human years, before passing away in 2005.
