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Why does my cat lay down with me whenever I need to or I’m about to get up? Is this a common thing?
I’ve noticed whenever I need to get up or I’m about to get up, my cat always gets so cozy with me. There’s no way it’s routine, because this happens at random times. It just is confusing me, and it seems like he just knows when I’m about to get up.…
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My old cat died and I don't know how to deal with it
I feel like I can trust you, don't delete please. I need help by making the rest of my cats understand that she's gone and not coming back.
My old cat, Bee, died - and we have two more and I don't know how to deal with my old cat being gone. She's…
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Why might my cat whine at night?
My cat whines occasionally some nights, and although annoying, I'm actually concerned that something might be hurting him. Are there any common cat problems that cause them to whine at night?
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What can I do for a dog with really dry skin
I have a 15 year old Pekingese that we rescued about 5 years ago. He has always had food and drug allergies and we have been careful about what shampoos we use, and what we let him eat. Over the last year his skin has gotten really bad. It…
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How can I train my cat to stop "demand meowing", but not "request meowing"?
By demand meowing, I of course mean that loud, aggressive, nonstop meowing.
I understand that you can positively reinforce silence by rewarding a cat when it stops meowing (eg, "Training your cat to be quiet"), but I don't understand what amount of…
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Can I make my own driftwood for my fish tank?
Driftwood is expensive to buy at the store. If I find a piece of wood I really like, is it possible to make it into driftwood than can be safely used in my fish tank?
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How do we handle two female cats in the household demonstrating alpha behavior?
Our oldest cat, Orla, has always been an alpha queen. She insists on getting fed first, claims a dominant position in the bed at night (right between my wife and I, in the middle of the bed), and had clearly established her position over the two…
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How can I gauge a vet's experience with reptiles?
It's come to my attention that not all vets are trained to treat reptiles.
Other than the obvious "Do you have a vet trained in treating reptiles?", what are some pertinent questions I can ask a veterinary practice to determine how well qualified…
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Can a cat, who only lives in a (small) flat, be happy?
I know some cats would be very miserable if they couldn't go outside. But I was wondering if there is such a thing as an "apartment cat", where a cat would be perfectly happy to live in a small flat (20~30 m2)?
Also, some kind of studies or…
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What's a suitable way to drive with a big dog in the car?
I drive a Honda Crosstour. I was wondering what I can use to make sure that the my dog, a german shepherd, can be kept safe and comfortable in the trunk/backseat and also prevent any damage to the car, from for example scratching.
Should I pad it…
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Why does my cat's nose get wet when purring?
I noticed that my cat's nose gets wet from time to time. I called the vet and he told me that I should observe the cat's activities: whether it starts being miserable, whether it eats less, etc. None of them happens.
Every night when my girlfriend…
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What quality of life will my cat have after edentation?
My cat has a gum infection (viral), and the vet recommended a complete edentation (removal of all teeth). It is very sad to see my cat with its gums bleeding almost all the time ...
The cat (spayed) is 6 years old and has good overall…
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Should I regularly feed my cat catnip?
I have a cat who, like most other cats, really loves catnip. She becomes (joyfully) delusional and keeps rolling on the ground. Most of the time she would swallow the herb. While I enjoy watching the little show she puts on after catnip…
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What kind of paint is safe to use on a bird cage?
My bird's cage is starting to show its age a bit and could use a fresh paint job. I've heard that you have to be careful with the type of paint you use, since birds will pick at the bars of their cage.
What type of paint should I use that is safe…
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How can I prevent my puppy from chewing on objects?
I have a 3 months old Labrador puppy who is very active. She is a very smart dog, maybe a little over-smart. The problem is that she tries to chew anything that comes into her way. Be it a ball, pebble or anything, she just tries to chew it. I'm…
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