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I had my cat's kittens adopted young (6 weeks), will they be okay?

Good and bad news. The good is that nice people have adopted both of my cat's kittens together without splitting them up. The bad: someone told me 6 weeks was old enough, but now I found out 8 is the actual minimum suggested age and some people…
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What mouse traps are pet safe?

We recently discovered that we have another mouse in our apartment. We also have a cat. Now, our cat has caught a mouse before, and has shown interest in doing so again, but we don't want to encourage her to eat a mouse - we don't know if other…
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Cat constantly needs attention. Will she grow out of it?

I just got a cat last weekend (about a year old, according to the rescue place I got her from), and she is a fantastic cat, but I'm frustrated (and kind of worried for her sake) that she constantly needs attention. She follows me from room to room,…
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Should I worry that my rabbit is leaving connected poops?

My bunny has been pooping connected poops (see picture). I sometimes see a couple of these when cleaning the litter box. Is something wrong? What causes this?
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How can I move new born kittens if the mother has them in a bad place?

I have a 50-60 day pregnant cat, which goes freely in and out of the house, but prefers being outside 80% of the time, usually coming in at night to sleep. I read that newborn kittens need to be kept warm, and I've seen it suggested that a heating…
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How to proceed with a pet snake that starts jabbing when held?

I was considering adopting a milk snake. She's 5 ft. long and the first time I held her she was very friendly, wrapping herself around both my arms, and mostly staying in that position. I held her for several minutes, slowly wrapping her around the…
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Why does my cat paw at the TV when it is off?

I am baffled by my cat pawing at the TV when it is off. The TV sits next to the window, but as it happens at night as well as during the day, I don't think it's just interesting reflections from outside. She doesn't paw the TV when it's on…
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Why would my royal/ball python strike but not eat?

My royal python is currently being a very picky eater. Last night I was able to coax him in to striking an appropriately sized rat, he missed three times. I then left him overnight in a dark cupboard with the rat (brained at this point) to find he…
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Integrating a small kitten with an older cat

We have a 10 month old male cat (virtually full grown) and we recently adopted a 6 week old male kitten. we did everything the internet recommended regarding this situation (separating them in different rooms, letting them smell each other's scent…
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Are Burmese cats more prone to diabetes than other breeds?

I have a Burmese cat who was diagnosed with diabetes almost 10 years ago. Through twice daily insulin injections and a controlled diet, he is now almost 16 years old. I have been told that Burmese cats are more prone to diabetes than other…
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Is it safe for dogs to swim in chlorinated water?

Owners of Labradors are probably familiar with their dogs jumping into everything that contains at least trace amounts of water, murky ponds, muddy puddles, etc. An answer to a question about a certain sort of amoeba brought up the idea that it…
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Do cats or dogs know we are unhappy or sad?

I often hear dog owners say dogs would walk near you and be inactive if you are sad, is that true?
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How can I help a dog to lose weight?

My uncle's dog is obese (too fat) and my uncle wants him to lose weight. As the dog is currently staying with me, I was thinking of reducing his food intake and not giving him food as regularly as before, but I think doing this will affect his…
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What is the legal status of ferrets in the United States?

I've heard that ferrets are illegal to own in some parts of the United States. I currently live in New Jersey but I'm planning to move in about a year and would like to know what my options are. Giving up my ferrets is not an option for me. Where is…
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Can bonded rabbits die of loneliness?

When rabbits are bonded they form a very strong relationship. When that bond is broken through physical separation or death of one the partner I have heard that they can die from loneliness. The risk is considered so significant at my local…
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