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Cats and string: will a toy make this better or worse?
My current cats are both fascinated by shoelaces. (I've never had this problem before.) For shoes not currently being worn, if I don't keep them hidden away behind a closed door the cats will bat the laces -- and the shoes -- around. This is…
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How many times a day should I feed a cat?
Our cat (a 7-8 month old unsterilized female) eats only dry cat food (actually she's currently eating prescribed "Veterinary Diet S/O Fibre Response" brand food).
If I follow the recommended dose printed on the bag (according to her weight) and give…
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Should I take my cat to the vet after a big fall/jump?
We recently moved into a new house (approximately 2 weeks ago). The new house has a 2 story family room. The upstairs hallway overlooks the family room, with a dropoff of 10-11 feet.
Last night Romeo jumped off of the balcony into the family room.…
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Cat oscillating claws at me whilst being stroked
I have a 2 year old cat which we got from a cat shelter and has been with us for almost two weeks now. He's very friendly and enjoys a good stroke and has never used his claws in anger.
What frequently happens while he's being stroked is that he'll…
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How can I train my dog to not whine when left alone (outside shops, indoors while we're outside, etc.)?
Our 1-year-old dog tends to whine loudly when left alone.
The dog settles down very quickly when in the car, but if left outside a shop or inside and kids are playing outside, she whines. She tends to run away, so adult supervision is required and…
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How can I reduce the smell of stale dog urine in my yard?
I have an 13½ year old dog who is almost blind. She is still able to make her way outdoors to go potty but due to her age and poor eyesight, doesn't get very far before she squats down: essentially, off the porch, past the flowerbed, turn right. The…
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Why is my dog scared of my kittens?
On Sunday night, my cat Raven gave birth to 4 kittens. They are doing brilliantly, fat, happy, noisy, cuddly. Raven has recovered well and is behaving like her usual super-friendly self.
There's only one problem: my dog is terrified of the kittens.…
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How can I protect my chickens' eggs from snakes?
Snakes used to attack the eggs my chickens laid. We've tried to kill or chase away the snake; we finally killed the snake through baiting with a poisoned egg. We sold some chickens to reduce their volume and prevent attracting another snake.
Now we…
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How can I classically condition my two cats to not scratch on my bedroom door at night?
I have two cats (one female and one male) that get along very well and are very personable. They love being around people especially my boyfriend and I which is not ever a problem besides when we go to bed. We lock them out of our bedroom at night…
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How can I learn to do rabbit showmanship?
Last year was my first time showing a rabbit, but I got marked down because I didn't practice with her. I had no help from the adviser for bunnies where I go to school, so I did not know what to do. What are the important things to know and do when…
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Would a new 500 L marine aquarium need to be cycled again if upgraded from 80 L nearly finished cycling?
I have a 500 L aquarium I would like to fill with saltwater and eventually fish. I have an 80 L tank starting to cycle now on the 3rd week, containing about 2 kg of live rock.
I plan to partially fill the 500 L tank with the contents, filter and…
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Would putting a thin layer of plexiglass over a UV-B fixture in a reptile enclosure filter out a significant amount of light?
I have a UV-A/UV-B fixture similar to the one below. I would like to cover the bulb portion with plexiglass to protect it from moisture damage.
I'm afraid that covering it up will attenuate some of the crucial UV-B radiation for my reptile and…
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Why does my dog howl at airplanes?
I noticed that whenever an airplane passes over our house, my dog starts howling and doesn't stop until the plane is a very far distance from our house.
Is this a normal behaviour?
If not what can I do to keep my dog from howling at planes?
user34
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What to do when my pet rat passes away?
My rat was euthanised today and I am unsure what to do to help her cagemates feel better about it. Can they even understand death? Will they grieve?
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Is styptic powder OK to use after it gets damp?
After trimming my dogs' nails, I accidentally left the jar of styptic powder open overnight. During that time, it absorbed some water from the atmosphere so that the top layer is slightly damp and clumps together. I'm concerned that having some…
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