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How to stop two male cats from fighting after vet visit
I have two male cats. For a few years they were friends until recently when one was sent to the vet for a couple of days. When he returned, the two suddenly became hostile at each other -- especially the one that came home from the vet. We had no…
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Why does my dog get scared when approached and petted?
My parents have two female dogs. Both were rescued from the streets and arrived very young. One is already 5 years old and the youngest is about 1 year old and weighs roughly 6 lbs.
The youngest is very afraid of people, although she gets along very…
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What are the benefits and drawbacks of using Zeuterin or a product like it for neutering a dog?
What are the benefits and drawbacks of using Zeuterin or a product like it for neutering a dog? Zeutrin is a product that chemically castrates a male dog via an injection directly to the center of the testes by a vet. It avoids surgery and leaves…
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How can I deter my cat's unwelcome guest from coming inside?
This week, my neutered middle age male cat called Garfy brings home a 'guest', who is a much smaller cat. I guess it's very young, but not sure of the gender or origin, so let's just call it Taby. I saw Taby a couple of times hanging out in our…
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How can I get my cat to clean himself?
We have a lovely 7-month-old Russian Blue, and we have noticed that he doesn't wash himself as frequently as other cats we had.
He does not, at all, ever wash his head; you know, by licking his paw and rubbing his head and ears. Because of this,…
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My leopard gecko is excreting a white sludge. What is this and is it normal?
There's a white paste coming out of my gecko's vent. Is this calcium or something else? Should I be worried about it if the gecko isn't metabolising the calcium properly?
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How to help my cat adjust to a new routine?
With the diabetes diagnosis for my cat, we got a whole new routine. I used to feed him his wet food at 6-7 am (basically whenever I got too annoyed by him trying to wake me) and then he would free feed dry food the rest of the day.
Now, he is on a…
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Are enzyme treatments more effective than vinegar for removing rabbit urine?
In this answer, I was directed to use an enzyme treatment like "Natures Miracle" on my rabbit's pee stains. To date, I've always used vinegar, which seemed to work well. Enzyme treatments are more expensive than vinegar.
Are enzyme treatments more…
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Can rabbits drink from a bowl of water?
I often see rabbits in cages with bottles of water hanging on the side. Can they drink from a bowl like a cat or a dog? Is there some reason they should drink from a bottle with a nipple?
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Cat licks face while I'm sleeping
My cat climbs on my chest when I'm sleeping and licks my face. She does this several times a night. It's not just in the morning and it's not because she's hungry (she still has food when I get up). She's driving me nuts and I can't get a good…
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Should I add water to wet food to provide extra hydration?
I haven't seen my kitten-cats drinking much water lately. While they get hydration from their wet food, I'm not sure if it's necessarily enough for optimal health.
I'm considering just adding a bit of tap water to their wet food to make it a tad…
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What kind of food should I stuff into a Kong?
I bought a pair of Kong toys (see photo) for my puppy, who's home alone when I'm at work. I usually feed him 3 times a day (going back home at lunchtime). The goal is to gradually reduce the "lunch" quantity and to leave him a Kong to play with in…
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How should I handle a dog when I catch it chewing a shoe?
When I hear my dog(s) chewing something in another room, I sometimes go to take a look at what it is they are working on. In case it is a shoe, what immediate action should I take to stop the chewing in such a way as to not reward the dog with…
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Do most pedigree dogs retain the personality traits of their ancestors?
Retrievers get their name from being excellent hunting companions, just as Shepherds are excellent herding dogs. However, the modern pedigree breeding business selects dogs for beauty and temperamental suitability for dog shows. As such, it would…
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How can I scent-train my dog?
My dog is a 4-month old Brittany. What kind of games can I imagine to help conduct some scent-training to exercise his nose?
I thought about hiding objects with some treats inside, or setting up many small boxes, only one would have something…
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