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What Is the Typical Process for Buying a Cat?
If you've prepared to get a cat, the first thing to settle is your budget. After checking the local market, set a realistic range—a cat stays with you for a decade or more, so picking a healthy, good-looking one matters more.
What to Do When Your Cat Eats Non-Food Items (Pica)
Though 'cats have nine lives', 'curiosity kills the cat'. A cat eating foreign objects is indeed tricky. Hope this helps owners in need.
At noon today I used abamectin for my cat’s topical deworming, applying two drops on the back of the neck. The cat then lay down; I wiped it with a wet tissue and it regained some energy, but slept most of the afternoon and has barely eaten since.
Abamectin is quite irritating and can cause reactions in cats. Give water to boost metabolism and watch 1-2 days. If vomiting, drooling, or seizures appear, it may be overdose or ingestion poisoning needing vet care. Use an E-collar and discard packaging.
How do I apply external (topical) parasite prevention to my cat?
Start external parasite prevention at 2 months of age, ideally once a month up to 1 year. Check the cat for other health issues first, choose a product like Frontline or Revolution based on weight, and monitor for reactions afterward.
What to Do When Your Cat Has Pica
Pica in cats—eating non-food items like plastic or plants—often stems from poor digestion, a lack of trace minerals, illness, or plain curiosity. Manage the environment, balance the diet with vitamins and minerals, and spend more time playing with and monitoring your cat; see a vet if other illness signs appear.
Can I use abamectin topical solution on my cat?
Abamectin topical solution is unsafe for cats because its safety margin is narrow and cats under 6 kg easily overdose, with symptoms like drooling and convulsions. Safer options contain selamectin, fipronil, or moxidectin.
What is the typical lifespan of a Chinese Li Hua cat?
A Li Hua cat averages about 15 years; actual life depends on health, environment and care. It is hardy, but vaccinate, neuter and deworm to keep it healthy and extend life.
What is a good topical dewormer for cats?
Products with selamectin, avermectin, fipronil, or imidacloprid work; apply to the back, use an Elizabethan collar, and discard packaging.
What is the typical lifespan of a British Blue cat?
A British Blue lives about 15 years on average, up to 18-20 with good care. Some purebreds carry hereditary disease and live shorter; annual check-ups help.
What if my cat licked the topical dewormer on its back?
Rinse its mouth with water at once to prevent swallowing poison. If it already licked and shows vomiting, lethargy, drowsiness, or twitching, take it to the vet for induced vomiting and gastric lavage. Apply the drop along the spine under parted fur; if reachable, use an Elizabethan collar.