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What does becoming a canine good citizen allow me to do with my dog?
My dog is taking a manners class which I hope will end with him becoming a canine good citizen. What does this designation enable me to do with my dog? Are there public places that don't allow dogs, but will allow dogs that are canine good…
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Using the room door as a means of introducing cats to each other slowly
tl;dr: is a slightly ajar door a good way to introduce cats that have been playing with each other under it without showing aggression?
We have two cats, neutered - the male is the resident house cat and the female is my brother's, who came home for…
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Why are dogs afraid of fireworks and thunder?
When my dog was younger she had no visible reaction to fireworks or thunder. At about 5 years old it started to be an issue, and now (at 7) she panics and hides under the table, shaking, when some little popping fireworks go off down the street.
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How can I help my cat not get carsick?
We've been seeing a veternarian dermatologist who is about an hour drive away (on the beltway, where it's common to reach speeds of 65 mph). Two of the three cats are fine, but Ginger keeps getting carsick. We have a third (and hopefully final)…
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My cat ate a (part of a) balloon. What should I do?
Yesterday I bought my cat a balloon thinking that she would be very pleased to play with it. But, as expected, my cat broke the balloon and when I checked up on her, a piece of it had disappeared.
I asked my vet if I should be concerned that she may…
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How do I keep my dog's water clean?
I use hollow cylinder type container for water for my German shepherd. Every time the container gets dirty with green algae, making my dog not to drink the water. Sometimes even some insects get inside the container. To avoid unhygienic water for my…
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What is the difference between a tortoise and a turtle?
I've noticed that both are quite often called the other (turtles being called tortoises and tortoises being called turtles). Just in case there is some confusion, could someone clarify what makes a tortoise a tortoise, and what makes a turtle a…
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How can I stop my turtle from eating my pet goldfish?
I had two turtles (male and female) and five goldfish in one 2.5 x 1.5 ft (around 46 x 61 cm) aquarium, which was filled with water up to 1 ft (around 30 cm) height. I fed all of them once a day, everyday in morning with protein Toya food (fishes…
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How long can a cat live?
I have heard that the average life expectancy of a domestic cat in the United states is 6.1 years. I've also heard that there have been cats that have lived for over thirty years. Is there a way to put an educated guess on how much longer my 13 year…
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What kind of bedding should I use for a mouse's home?
The problem appears that I can't find any sort of proper bedding for my mouse.
I tried using ripped newspaper. It was fine until smells began coming out. I knew she was hiding her excrement down there, so I cleaned it and put dirt instead. She…
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Why does my dog become unmanageable midway through a long walk?
Our puppy (8 months old, Husky/Shepherd mix) is getting to be good enough on the leash that I can take him for a nice run. I live near a park with a 5K loop road, which I used to run regularly.
When I first started taking him out around the loop…
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How to stop cat from going to a risky area
A year ago, my cat had broken her leg (two compound fractures) after she fell off the balcony (7 stories). Miraculously she survived and lived two months with a bandage. Me and my girlfriend were thrilled. We found out that most likely she fell off…
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Is filtered water healthy for dogs?
Is filtered water (Brita filters, etc.) healthy for dogs? If so, what are the risks? I know that some owners give their dogs unfiltered water, e.g. from the sink. I was also going to give my dog some filtered water but wasn't sure if it was safe.
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What is the recovery profile for botulism?
Assuming my pet rabbit survives botulism poisoning, what should the recovery process look like? I have researched a lot and either am not finding, or am not understanding the details.
Pet ingests the botulinum toxin
In 6 - 36 hours the pet starts…
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What is a "sump" when talking about aquariums?
I always thought that sumps were a part of the basement where water that seeps into the basement collects. We would have to use a "sump pump" to make sure that the basement didn't flood during/after rainstorms.
I've also heard it reference parts of…
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