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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.
How long do small tropical fish live?
Small tropical fish usually live about 3 years, varying by species and care. Keep water at 20 to 30°C with a heater for stability.
How long does it take to cure a dog’s pica?
Recovery from canine pica is hard to pin down. Vitamin deficiency responds to supplements, while parasites need deworming.
At what age can small tropical fish breed?
Small tropical fish mature for breeding at 3-6 months, cycling every 28-50 days. Keep males and females together, then move a bonded pair to a breeding tank.
How about butterfly tropical fish?
Butterfly tropical fish are beautiful freshwater fish with bright yellow, orange, red, or blue colors. A tank of at least 20 gallons is needed, with temperature at 25-28 C and pH 6.5-7.5.
How long after a bath can a dog get topical deworming?
Apply topical dewormer 3 to 4 days after a bath, because bathing removes the skin oils the product needs to spread. Also avoid bathing for 3 days after treatment.
My 1-month-old puppy has ticks; what should I do and what topical dewormer can it use?
Use a topical with fipronil or selamectin (e.g., Frontline, Advocate), applied to the back of the neck with an E-collar. Also manually remove ticks by numbing with alcohol then pulling with tweezers; if unsure, do not force it to avoid mouth parts left behind.
How long does a dog’s topical dewormer stay effective?
It works in 24 to 72 hours and protects for about a month, so deworm monthly. The drug spreads via skin glands, so do not bathe for a week around treatment or it fails.
How long does a dog’s topical flea and tick treatment take to work?
If sprayed directly on the parasite it works in minutes, but the drug needs 6 to 24 hours to absorb and spread through the skin glands, reaching the whole body in about 3 days. Do not bathe the dog during this time.
How long after a dog’s topical deworming can it not be bathed?
Do not bathe a dog for one week after topical deworming. The drug needs about 3 days to absorb and spread; bathing too soon washes it away and can cause treatment failure.