We bought a betta fish for my son when he was 4 years old. Had the fish for a year before it died on us. We also had a tortie persian kitty as well. Had to put her down a month ago for she was sick and was a mess. Long story short - tiny hole in bladder caused her belly to fill up with toxin fluids. Also she had possible liver or pancreatic cancer. She was 10 years old.
In 3 weeks we are picking up a new kitten - A blue point Ragdoll.