How long can cat lice live?

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Lice generally live about 6 weeks. Cat lice go through egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages, with speed affected by temperature and humidity. Mature females lay frequently, producing thousands of offspring a month. Lice survive long off the host, so if you find them, deworm the cat and also disinfect the environment to prevent reinfection.

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