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Should a cat's nose be wet or dry?
My cat's nose is usually very moist. However, today I found it to be very hot and dry. I've searched about that, but the Internet seems really divided about the subject; some says a dry nose means a sick cat and others that it's a wet nose...
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How can I manage excessive hair shedding from dogs?
Certain dogs have a reputation for shedding hair (Labradors, Golden Retrievers), creating a constant struggle to keep the house clean, especially as this shedding continues throughout the day. Shedding also increases at different stages of growth…
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How to transport fishes over large distance?
What options do I have to transport my fishes if I am moving a far distance? For example flying from NYC to San Francisco?
EDIT: There will be no prepared tank set up after moving. Also, this will take place during the summer of the northern…
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How do I get my dachshund to be interested in toys?
I have a dachshund who will not actively play with toys. She will, very rarely, pick up a bone or a chew toy (mostly a bone). She has a myriad of toys available to her, ranging from small, fluffy, squeeky toys, to large rubber rings, a coupled…
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How can I indicate where my kitten is supposed to do her business?
I got a very young kitten about a week ago. From the previous owner, she was litter trained, and only had a couple accidents.
I get her home, and I can't seem to get her to use her litter box at all. She's peed her basket and the couch a couple…
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Why is our cat bringing his toy to us and whining?
So I have a cat who's a bit of a loner. Really hates contact unless it's under his terms and he very rarely wants contact except for about 10 minutes in the morning. Unwanted contact is met with serious aggression. He's been neutered if that…
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How do I prevent my cat from getting on the table?
We have a 7-month-old cat. I would like to prevent her from getting on the dinner table because it's likely there's something to eat, or at least a water jug there, and we don't want her to start stealing (or putting her head in the water jug as…
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How can I transition my ferrets to a new diet?
Currently, my ferrets eat a mix of raw beef, hen, chicken, pork, and the bones & organs. I usually purchase these on sale from the supermarket.
I've started ordering from a new place because it's already prepared and balanced for me. But a couple…
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Why does touching my cat's hindquarters make him bite his paws?
Recently (within the past 2 weeks or so), touching my cat's hindquarters has resulted in him frantically biting his (FRONT) paws. I noticed it for the first time when I was petting him while he was sitting (he looked like a drinky bird). Also, if…
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What are the problems associated with my cat eating paper?
My cat has recently started chewing on paper products I leave around the house. I try to keep him away from the paper stuff, but, well, I can't be everywhere always.
I figure since paper isn't cat food, he shouldn't be eating it, but just how…
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How can I best manage the drooling from my sick cat?
My cat is 15 now and was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma and it seems she may be on the last of her lives. While my family is very saddened about this news and didn't know about the risk factors early on in her life, we now have to just take…
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Is it safe for my cat to eat fish?
A quick Google search returns results suggesting that feeding fish to your cat is a bad idea:
HealthyPets.Mercola.com: Warning - The Very Food Your Pet is Addicted to May Contain This Deadly Preservative
www.LittleBigCat.com: Why Fish is Dangerous…
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What should I know before I decide to adopt a rabbit?
We are thinking about adopting a pet rabbit. We would love to have one in our home for Easter and I do not think that they would be much work or require much time the rest of the year.
But I do not want to rush into this. So what should I know…
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Need strategy to add an exterior ramp for my geriatric welsh collie
We have moved and need to accommodate our welsh collie's toilet and outside needs. At the moment we need to take him up and down some steps at both the front and rear of the house. He is 19 years old, largely blind, and arthritic in hind legs and…
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What effect do loud drums have on cats' hearing?
I have two 15-year-old black cats. They're the most timid little things ever. My brother plays his acoustic drum set at least once a week, and the loudness is incredible no matter where I go in the house.
When he's playing and I'm around my cats, I…
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