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How long do a dog’s painkillers stay effective?
A dog's painkiller effect generally lasts about 6 hours, depending on the dog's constitution. Use them after surgery or major trauma, but not long-term.
How long between a cat’s external and internal deworming?
External and internal deworming can be done together if the cat is healthy and you use a spot-on plus oral medication. If both are oral, space them 5 to 7 days.
My cat’s eyes look a bit off.
The photo shows the nictitating membrane (third eyelid); slight showing is normal, more if pressed or when eye muscles relax in sleep. If the cat is fine, it is not pathological. But if accompanied by squinting, inflammation, or more discharge, it may be eye disease needing treatment. Bilateral showing needs checking for dehydration, atrophy, pain, or inflammation.
My cat fell and may have a mild concussion.
Concussion can cause gait change, twitching, dilated pupils, slow breathing, drooling, vomiting, even coma; get a brain CT and professional care promptly. Mild cases need pain relief, anti-inflammation, and rest for 1-2 weeks.
How long until a spayed female cat’s wound stops hurting?
A spayed cat's wound hurts about 2 to 3 days, longer for slow healers. Pain may cause irritability; use pain relief if needed.
Both of my cat’s paws are swollen. What could it be?
Swollen paws may be infection, interdigital dermatitis, insect stings, or disease edema. Treat pain and inflammation; see a vet if no improvement in 3 days.
How long does it take to treat cat cystitis?
Feline cystitis generally clears up after 7 to 10 days of treatment. It is common in male cats and causes painful, frequent urination that needs prompt care.
My Cat’s Mouth Looks Injured and Its Teeth Are Less Sharp, What Should I Do?
A cat's tooth may break from a hard impact; check the gum for swelling and disinfect the break with iodine glycerin for 3 to 5 days. Severe root inflammation needs a vet. Adult broken teeth do not regrow.
How Long Can a Cat with Cartilage Disease Live?
A cat with cartilage disease generally lives about 10 years, tied to condition and care; incurable and managed with meds, some reach 15 with good care. Chondroitin eases early joint pain.
Painted Conure
The Painted Conure (Pyrrhura picta) has 9 subspecies and lives in forests and forest edges of Venezuela, Brazil, and neighboring countries, mostly around 600 m elevation. A small, attractive conure, it is a decent pet but sensitive to temperature changes and needs a clean environment and a varied, nutritious diet.