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How to determine the gender of a goldfish?
How can I determine the sex of a goldfish?
The only clues I heard so far were to wait for spawning season, or try to see the shape of the vents, but this get a little trickier if you´re not experienced with them.
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How can I stop my cat from removing her cone?
I just got my cat back from being spayed. She's got the stitches, and she's supposed to wear the cone for a week to stop her from licking them. Problem is, we've gotten the cone on her four times now, and she's managed to pull it off all four…
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What are the signs that a female platy fish is about to give birth?
I have a 10 US gallon tank that has been up and running for about 6 days. I purchased 2 female and 1 male platys and they have been in it for about 4 days.
I believe both females are pregnant (they both have dark abdomens and are getting bigger),…
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Is there a research-based book that discusses feline social interactions and cues?
Cats have some surprisingly subtle nuances in the ways that they express themselves. From the way they hold their tail, to how they make eye contact, or even how loudly they meow, there are a wide variety of means of communication.
Is there a…
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When and for how long can my hamster safely play in a hamster ball?
I know there is a special ball for hamsters, which they get in start to moving in; it's called a Hamster Ball.
I want to buy one for my hamster, but I have two questions:
At what age can a hamster start to play in the ball? My hamster is about 40…
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What is a hound?
It is a truism that all hounds are dogs, but that not all dogs are hounds. What makes a hound, well, a hound? Is it genetic, ability, purpose, or all three?
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Possible sign of dog-to-dog aggression in a 3 dog household
I have a friend who recently adopted a boxer from a rescue (they've had the dog full-time for about a month now on a semi-trial basis). There is little information on his history as he was just found wandering on the side of the highway without a…
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Diurnal, crepuscular, nocturnal, matutinal, vespertine; what do these mean and how do they impact my pet's life?
A recent answer listed all of these and said the group a pet falls in could impact how they behave: diurnal, crepuscular, nocturnal, matutinal, vespertine.
What do all of these mean and how do they impact my pets life and behavior?
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Does a dog's pink or white skin need special care?
I have noticed there's a dog with white fur and pink skin on her belly, under her fur and on her nose. Her skin is paler than most dogs I have noticed with black fur.
Is this pink skin more sensitive? Do she need protection when she's under direct…
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Can't tell if cats are playing with or hunting each other
We've got 2 cats at home at the moment, both neutered. Our cat is a male ~9-10 months old and my brother brought his for the summer, which is a female ~11-12 months old.
They've met before and during those encounters our male was arching his back…
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Can dogs eat the leftover bones from grilled ribs?
I gave my dogs a few leftover bones from grilled ribs, thinking they'd chew on them for a few days. No. They ate them whole, right then and there. Is this safe / healthy?
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Ensure dog always has a clean backside
Doubt there's an answer for this but I really hope so.
Basically, I've always thought it strange (but convenient) how when a dog sits on a carpet or furniture or something, he doesn't leave any fecal remnants.
However, today my dog sat in the…
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What does "Het" mean when talking about reptiles?
I've heard the term used when talking about reptile morphs, and there's sometimes a percentage combined with it. What are people talking about?
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How can I keep track of pet food recalls?
Though we don't usually like to think about it, recalls on commercial pet foods occasionally happen. It hurts a lot to find out that your pet might be affected by such a recall. I feel like I read about recalls more often on news sites or blogs than…
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Why are my fish dying?
Since moving house 8 weeks ago I've inherited a fish pond, containing around 20 fish, which is 270cm in length, 130cm wide, and 35cm deep in the middle. It uses a Hozelock Cyprio Ecopower Plus 5000 Filter, which has a maximum flow rate of 2250 L per…
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