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How to dissuade my cat from jumping on my bed?
During the day, my cat loves to jump on my bed to groom himself there or have a nice nap. But I don't like that, because I don't like cat hair on my bed, and also as he is free to go out, he brings in some dirt on his feet.
Each time that he does…
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How to teach my dogs not to wander on their own?
I have two dogs. No idea of the breed, they're from a shelter. I live in a house with a relatively large garden, on the slope of a forested hill in the middle of town.
The garden would be ideal because my dogs love to run a lot. Unfortunately as we…
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What makes a treat only suitable for a certain age range?
About a month ago I bought a bag of treats for my puppy (cracker-like, bone shaped). But when I got home I discovered that the bag said it was suitable for puppies 6 months old and older.
I don't mind storing the treats for some time (until he's 6…
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How to make my cats poo in certain area of my yard/garden?
I have three cats that usually make their business on a regular indoor litter box and also outside everywhere over the garden. They often spend the night outside, or even some days if I travel.
Is there a way to make them poo in ceratin area of the…
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Is it safe to get my cat on X-ray machine?
My vet advised having an X-ray taken of my cat's paw after she was stomped upon by my reckless neighbor who I am not speaking with anymore. She is always coming to drink my coffee and take my food, but will not even watch for my dearest kitty when…
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Kitten still not friendly even after 5 months
A feral cat gave birth to kittens at our place. After around 2 months the mother and a kitten left, leaving one kitten. I have been feeding it since then.
It's age now is almost 5 months, but still the kitten doesn't allow me or anyone to even touch…
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What's the best way to serve olive oil to a constipated cat?
I've read on the Internet that olive oil is good for constipated cats. I was wondering what's the best way to give it to the cat, as I am afraid of any side effects.
Is it best with dry or wet food?
Wouldn't wet food dampen the olive oil's supposed…
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Can a hamster be allergic to cats?
I live in an apartment with my Roborovski hamster, and my roommate has a cat. Occasionally the cat will get into my room and get close to him, and shortly after, I will notice him scratching himself a lot. Is it possible he might be allergic to…
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Hypersensitivity and Flakes at Base of Tail
My cat has had problems with hypersensitivity near the base of his tail. He had fleas for a time, and I thought it was perhaps flea allergy dermatitis. I used Advantix II for large cats (he exceeded the suggested minimum weight requirements) for…
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Hedgehog cold and lethargic, what to do?
I gave a neighbor kid a ride and she forgot her hedgehog and left it in my car. It was about 35 degrees Fahrenheit last night, and is now around 50.
The hedgehog has been in the car, parked outside, from 11:00 pm last night until just now at 3:45.…
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Hostile hamster - Biting hands whilst holding
I recently got a Syrian hamster at the age of seven weeks. Now, at the age of three months, he is not curiously nibbling me, but actually biting until I am bleeding (three times already). What am I supposed to do?
Background story: We had a rather…
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How to make neighborhood kitten understand it doesn't live with us
Short version: A neighborhood kitten has decided it likes our place. How do we teach it that it doesn’t live here?
Longer version: We have two cats. Neutered females from the same litter, about 3 years old. They are indoor/outdoor cats, but we do…
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Is it necessary to cover the top in a pond with silver arowana?
I have a 400 gallon (1500 L) pond with two oscars, two tinfoil barbs and a 10" silver arowana. I've had this arowana for like 2 months and it hasn't try to jump out, yet.
It has plenty of room to swim around ( around 3 sqm) and if it want to jump…
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What is most appropriate age to neuter/spay a cat?
What is the most appropriate age to neuter or spay a cat?
Does gender, way he behaves, time of year, anything else affect it?
There is a related question, which I think should be linked, but doesn't exactly answer the question: How does early…
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How to clean/wash litter box that had clay litter?
We recently switched from a corn based litter to a clay based one bc of recommendations for clumping and odor control.
However I read that the litter should not be flushed because they may expand in the pipes.
So, now I'm paranoid about doing a…
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