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Are reports of extreme koi lifespan real -- do they really live over 200 years?

I know that one of the chief problems with verifying the claims of extreme age for anything is that humans do not live, for example in the case of koi, anywhere near 200 years. And even if they did, ...
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What is the life expectancy of a yorkie?

I know that various dog breeds have different life expectancies. Has there been research done on specifically the Yorkshire Terrier breed?
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What is the life expectancy of a Mustache Parakeet?

My daughter got Sam when he was less than a year old and he is now 38 years old. My wife and I have been taking care of him for the last 30 years and we are wondering how much longer it's going to go ...
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My vet told me my cat's heart has an abnormal sound--will this affect how long she might live?

My cat is 13 years old and during a visit to my vet, the vet told me there was a strange sound from her heart, it was not the normal click sound from the heart valve (s). Actually, I did think there ...
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Why is the Life Span of an English Bull Mastiff only 10 years?

They say English Bull Mastiff has one of the shortest life spans of the average K-9. The English Bull Mastiff is not even the largest of the K-9 Family! Why do they have such a short life span?
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Increasing dog life span

I lost my cocker spaniel almost a year ago who I'd had for over 14 years. He was my best friend and I still miss him every day. I've always known that one day this would happen, but now that it has I ...
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How long can a cat live?

I have heard that the average life expectancy of a domestic cat in the United states is 6.1 years. I've also heard that there have been cats that have lived for over thirty years. Is there a way to ...
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Do some ornamental fish live 200 years?

According to this article Carp and Koi have a 40 - 50 year life span, and there are reports of some living 200+ years. Is it really possible for an ornamental fish to live 200 years? If so how could ...
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What is the average lifespan of a Cocker Spaniel dog?

I have a 9 or 10 year old Cocker Spaniel mix. There is definitely some poodle in him as well. How long is he expected to live?
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At what age can my dog be considered old?

My dog is getting older but when would he be considered senior? I know that 1 human year equates to 7 seven dog years.
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How can I ensure a ferret's longevity?

I am concerned with the lifespan of ferrets. I've heard that ferrets bred from Marshall Farms don't live as long as other ferrets. Is this a true statement, and if so, how can I avoid purchasing / ...
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