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Cat pooping outside of litterbox, but not always

I got my cat about 2 years ago, rescued from the PETA equivalent (SPA in France). He was around 3 at that time, based on his teeth length. He was quickly adapted to the apartment and the litterbox. He was very clean from the very beginning, and very…
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Is it healthy for dogs to wear clothes like humans can?

Is it healthy for dogs to wear clothes like humans can? I am concerned of an animals welfare when they are wearing clothes made for pets. If it is/isn't healthy what are the benefits and disadvantages/problems for dogs wearing these dog clothes?
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Why does my cat's meow have no sound?

I've looked all over for an explanation. Surprisingly, there's not much information about this (most being theories). Are there any cat experts that can explain this? I've heard "the sound is too high pitched for humans to hear", which would be…
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Which freshwater schooling fish tolerate non-fish best?

I am setting up a 55-gallon freshwater fish tank. I want to add animals other than fish (crabs, snails, crayfish, shrimp) to the tank. Which freshwater fish, viable for my tank size, are most tolerant of (don't attack, tend to avoid) non-fish? I am…
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Is my goldfish ok on his own in a pot pond?

I have three big outdoor pot ponds for goldfish. There were three living in a pot together for 2-3 years. I then moved the biggest fish into a separate pond pot by himself, as he was bumping at one of the smaller fishes when they were being fed. He…
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My turtle is pregnant what do I do?

I recently got a turtle at the pet store for free because she is to large to fit in their tank after someone left her there. (8 inch shell length) A few days later after we had her She layed an egg and a couple hours later accidentally cracked it,…
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Repetitive Paw Licking

My wife and I adopted a wonderful 5 year old female Pitbull about a year ago. Shortly after we got her she started licking her paws, not just normal cleaning of the paws but repetitive licking until the pads are all bloody and she cannot walk on…
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Is it rare for a cat to play fetch?

I've a 16-year-old cat who loved to play fetch when he was a kitten, and a kitten who presently loves to play fetch with his spring toys--how unusual it for a cat to play fetch? I'd never heard of it before these two--thought it was limited to…
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Why does my cat sometimes run at me sideways?

I've seen my cat charge at me from a distance while running sideways. He simply stops when he reaches me. I've read this is called "sidewinding" and some say it's to look intimidating, others say it's just being playful, and perhaps it's both, which…
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Cat may have consumed some garlic - will he be alright?

My flatmate left some garlic butter out and I think I just caught my cat licking it. He probably had about 3 "licks". Is that a toxic amount? He is almost a year old.
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Does a dog's happiness or health affect their scratch reflex?

My dog has been up and down over the past few years. He had Parvo as a pup, he had intestinal issues a couple of years ago, and for most of his life he's been a solo pup, but I've recently moved in with someone who owns another dog. In all this…
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Is it safe to take a small (such as a Robo or Chinese) hamster in airplane, or can they "explode"?

I am planning to fly from USA to Hong Kong and wanted to take my small Chinese hamster with me. My understanding is that a hamster would probably have to ride in the cargo hold with other animals (dogs, etc.). But I was told by a friend that very…
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Does L-Lysine supplementation help cats with feline herpes?

My cat has chronic congestion and sneezing (aka feline viral rhinopneumonitis (FVR) or feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1)). During a recent flareup (the congestion worsened so that he stopped eating) my vet sold us a bag of L-Lysine treats and…
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Why is my dog afraid of flies?

For some odd reason, my Schipperke mix is extremely afraid of flies. Whenever he hears or sees a fly, he runs and hides. He isn't really afraid of them outside though. He has even learned the word "fly". My question is, why is he so afraid of them…
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Does purring affect my cat's breathing rate?

Hunter was recently diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy (a heart condition that led to fluid accumulating in his heart and lungs). We were instructed to monitor his condition by measuring his breathing rate regularly. To do this, we should…
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