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Why do groomers tell you not to shear a long-haired dog in warm weather?

Specifically, I have a Great Pyrenees. I've had groomers tell me that a dog's fur keeps them cool in hot weather as well as keeping them warm in cold. This argument holds as long as the environment is considerably warmer than the surface temperature…
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In what temperature ranges are Labrador-type dogs comfortable outside?

My wife and I would like to get a dog for our family, specifically, a Labrador-type dog, but we don't want to leave it inside for extended periods. It's not as bad as us both being gone 8AM - 5PM each day, but there are times when it would be…
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Keeping Cat Safe in High Temperatures

Where I live, it's projected to be 100 degrees Fahrenheit tomorrow (around 38C). My AC is broken, and I'll be gone a little after sunrise to nearly sunset. How can I make sure my 5-year-old indoor black girl cat (in typical health) will be safe on…
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When does a dog need to wear a jacket or sweater?

I live in the northeast United States, and the weather can become fairly cold here in the winter. Jackets and sweaters for dogs seem to be popular around here, but are they necessary? I can understand some breeds of dogs with shorter fur needing…
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What temperature should I keep my home at for my cat's comfort?

I recently got a cat, and with summer just getting here, what is the best temperature to keep the house at, for the cat's comfort? I'm asking because I would like to leave the place at 75 like I was doing last year to save money, but worry that I…
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How long can an aquarium remain without any filter and heating?

The filter and the heating of my aquarium do not work anymore. After trying to solve the problem, I've concluded that the only way to solve the problem is to buy a new filter and a new heating. Can my fish (Xiphophorus maculatus) stay alive during…
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How can I keep a rabbit cool?

As pointed out in the question What temperature ranges are appropriate for a pet rabbit? temperatures above 85 °F (29 °C) are hazardous to rabbits. How can I help my rabbit stay cool in warm temperatures?
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Is my horse too cold?

This is my first horse and he is an Appendix (thoroughbred/quarter horse cross). He has a long slim athletic build much like a thoroughbred. I came out to feed him this morning and he was shivering horribly. I stalled him for the morning to dry off…
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How can I keep a rabbit warm?

I was thinking about my sister's rabbit today, who she keeps indoors. Her house doesn't always keep a stable temperature, as it is mostly wood-heated. It is getting warmer out, so I suspect there won't be any issues for the rabbit come…
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How can I make my cat use her house during winter cold?

My cat Catalina is 7 months old, pretty healthy and playful. I'm worried because the temperatures are dropping now and the inside of our house isn't really warm during winter at night (15 degrees Celsius, 59 Fahrenheit). She sleeps on the sofa, and…
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Can a house get too hot for tropical fish and what precautions could we take?

We really want to get tropical fish but there's a problem. In the state we live in, it can get as high as low 40's °C in the summer. And worse, we don't have insulation installed in our house. Would it get way too hot for the fish even without a…
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Do cats need clothes?

Do cats need dressing clothes when weather is cold? If so, what is the temperature in which cats start to need clothes?
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How can I determine the temperature when my dog needs to wear a coat?

I have a short haired mutt who gets cold easily. How can I figure out the temperature when he needs a coat and when he doesn't need one?
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Does my dog need boots for winter?

Winter will be early in my country this year. I have Labrador that is going to be one year old by then. And during extreme cold, temperature may fall below 10 degrees Celsius, but no snowing. I have marble flooring which gets really cold during…
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Betta is not active and laying on the bottom after tank dropped to 19C

I Recently decided to get a heater to keep the water temperatures higher for my betta. This heater will overheat my tank if I am not watching so I only turn it on during the day. One night I had left my window open and I woke up to my betta laying…
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