Pets are really fun to play with in The Sims 4. But if you grow tired of your pets and you’re wondering if you can kill them to get rid of them, keep on reading this guide to learn how pets can die in The Sims 4.
How can pets die in Sims 4?
In The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs, pets can only die of old age. Of course, if your Sims want to resurrect deceased pets, they can serve them Ambrosia.
EA added this option because they want the game to be fun to play, not sad. The majority of players would definitely be disturbed by their pets dying of unnatural causes, therefore EA decided to let pets die of old age only.
So, if your pets get sick, there is nothing to worry about. While they will be uncomfortable, keep in mind they can’t die of anything other than old age.
To clear things up, pets cannot drown in The Sims 4. This was one of the most frequently asked questions regarding pets, especially dogs.
Of course, you can still use cheats to kill your pets if you can’t wait for them to die of all age.
But then why would you do that?
If your Sims want to keep the spirit of their pets alive, they need to visit their tombstones every once in a while. Otherwise, the spirit of the deceased pets will cease to exist altogether.
Pet Lifespan
Your pet’s lifespan is influenced by your Sims 4 game settings. They will age at the rate you selected in the game settings. For example, if you disable aging in your household, pets will not age.
Speaking of aging, while you can use a birthday cake to age up Sims, you can’t do the same to age up pets.
How long do pets live in Sims 4?
A puppy or a kitten will have the following lifespan depending on your game’s settings:
- Short: 1.5 days
- Normal: 3 days
- Long: 12 days.
An adult cat or dog usually has the following lifespan:
- Short: 12 days
- Normal: 24 days
- Long: 96 days.
And now you know that the only way pets can die in The Sims 4 is of old age.
By the way, when the last teenager or adult in the household dies, the game automatically culls pets. Pets cannot live by themselves, they need their owner to take care of their needs.