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My dog's right eye is dislodged from the socket, do I need a second opinion?
My dog (he is a mix of a chihuahua and a Shih Tzu) just had an accident a few hours ago. His right eye appears to have popped out of his socket (but it's still attached), he has patches of scraped skin on his head, his left eye is closed and…
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Can you teach a dog a new name?
What approaches and evidence is there that you can teach a dog a new name?
I am looking for specific techniques and sources that validate such claim.
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Would it be considered inappropriate or even illegal to call 911 if I find my cat or dog in a critical state?
If I find my cat or dog in a critical state, when it's seemingly about to die, and I call 911 and tell them "dying cat" or "dying dog", is this correct/acceptable behaviour? Or would it be considered a waste of their time and maybe they would even…
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Which is safer - topical or oral flea & tick control?
I have an Australian Labradoodle which has hair instead of fur.
I have concern with the topical treatments, as I worry about exposure to others (my family; my wife has allergic reactions to a lot of harsh chemicals). I also worry about the…
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How to improve the condition of a very fearful dog?
The dog of one my relatives suffer from extreme fear reactions and his life is about finding ways to hide in a dark corner of the house and spend half a day there.
I'll try to describe the dog's behaviour and give my understanding of the problem. In…
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Need advice to help a sick and, possibly, dying cow
I'm in a rural area in Kolkota right now and there is a 14 year old downer cow who is lying on her side. She is malnourished and looks like she might die. The local vet gave her a calcium injection and says that she is malnourished and has eaten bad…
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How to anchor aquarium plants?
I have a number of live plants in my aquarium. One of them - an oxygen weed - frequently works its way loose from the gravel in which I've planted it. I find myself often having to retrieve bits of the weed from all over the aquarium, gather the…
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What is a good substrate for a bearded dragon terrarium?
There are so many different types of substrate, what are the reasons to choose one type of substrate over another, or is it all just personal preference?
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Do rabbits make any sounds?
I'm considering a pet rabbit and I am wondering about noise issues.
If dogs bark and cats meow, do rabbits make any noises, or are they silent?
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How do I get my dog to use the doggie door in both directions?
My wife and I recently moved into a condo with a roommate. Since we want privacy for our bedroom, but don't want to have to worry about animals making noises at our door at night, we installed a cat flap in our bedroom door for our dog and two cats.…
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How much water should I let my dog drink?
My dog is a Labrador schnoodle cross and he is almost one year old. I want to know how much water I should allow him to drink because I don't want him to have too much in case its bad for him and gets kidney problems or something like that.
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What is the maximum age of cats?
My cat is four years old now. Someone told me that cats do not have a long life span. This made me so sad and worried. I want to know what is the approximate age of cats if they are fit and healthy.
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How to efficiently move a goat?
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This question is about a tame goat, which is not mine and over which I have no long-term control.
The goat wears no sort of halter, but is completely bare.
This goat somehow managed to get into a double-door system intended to contain it.
I…
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Cockatiel going into tight spaces and getting angry
My cockatiel got into the habit of going into tight spaces and getting angry there. She goes into the cupboard, clothes dryer, climbs into any pots or dishes that are around, or just squeezes inbetween my thigh and the arm of the sofa. When she's…
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How stressing is it for fish when someone taps/slaps their glass?
Everything I've read says you shouldn't tap an aquarium because it startles the fish, and that's bad for their mental health. I've been satisfied by that argument.
As of late, my toddler has started tapping and even slapping the glass of one of our…
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