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What's the least painful way to euthanize a fish?
My aquarium fish is sick and I don't know the least painful way of putting it down. How should I kill it so that it doesn't suffer?
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As a complete novice, what costs should I plan for when adopting a shelter cat?
I have never adopted an animal. What costs are there? What about:
The adoption costs
Food costs
Litter bix/bedding
Vet
Pet sitting for trips
Etc. What categories did I miss? How often do expenses arise in each category, and what is a rough range…
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Where did my danio fish mysteriously disappear to?
I have 8 white skirt tetras, 8 albino cory cats, and had 8 danios. Now I have 7 danios. One mysteriously disappeared. I am very doubtful it is hiding because my danios don't do that; all they do is swim at the surface.
It is impossible for the fish…
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What do I need to know before adopting an FIV-positive cat?
When I adopted my current cats last year, the folks at the shelter asked me if I would consider adopting some of their Feline Immunodeficieny Virus (FIV)-positive cats since I did not have any other cats at the time. The adoption counselor and I…
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Cats making a mess with litter
Our 2 cats always used to make a mess, so we got this litter box.
They still made some mess, but it was much smaller and we had a carpeted floor, so whatever spilled stuck next to the box and was easy to clean.
We recently moved and have all…
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Can an adult feral cat be socialized/domesticated?
My mother was active at spay and release (trapping feral cats, spaying or neutering them, and then releasing them back into the neighborhoods they lived in) at her old house. By the time she left, there was only one feral cat in the neighborhood…
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Is corn based food bad for my dog?
I've read that corn based food could be harmful to dogs. Is this true? If so, what would be a good alternative?
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How can I clean the shell of my tortoise?
The top and bottom of my tortoise's shell tend to get messy from wet substrate, waste, etc. How can I safely clean the shell, without damaging it in any way?
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How often and long should I walk my puppy?
My puppy is seven weeks old, we have been playing with her and getting her used to running around with a collar and lead. She quite enjoys coming for walks, even with the lead on.
Aside from issues of vaccination:
Is it safe to take my puppy for…
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Why is adding hay to a rabbit's diet important?
These questions mention feeding rabbits hay:
What are healthy treats for a house rabbit?
How can I help my adult rabbit gain weight?
Why is adding hay to a rabbit's diet important? I am particularly curious about potential health concerns…
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Why does my dog act differently outside the house?
My dog, Rex, is like two dogs in one. He is 2.5 years old, neutered pitbull/boxer mix, and is incredibly aggressive towards other dogs.
In the house, he is cuddly, playful, and docile. My mom describes him as "a big mush". He gets along with my…
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How should I decide between a collar and a harness for a dog?
Of all of the dogs that have been part of my family, we have only used collars for leashing. We've never had any negative experiences with them, but my parent's boxer has a habit of pulling when he sees something (or someone) he wants to go visit. …
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Is it safe for a cat to be with a Covid patient?
I recently tested positive for Covid and I’ve been isolating myself in one of the bedrooms. This is the same room where my kitty sleeps and basically calls it her own territory.
She meows, yowls and scratches on the door to be let inside. Is it safe…
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What to do when a cat is in "attack mode"
My cat is normally the sweetest and is super-friendly, but a few months ago he started occasionally doing this thing where his eyes go wide and he attacks. Even if you stop playing he'll bite or swipe at you, and you can't walk away. He's not…
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Why does my cat come to me when I'm sitting on the toilet?
Whenever I sit on the toilet, my cats come to me and rest at my feet. Why? Do they miss something?
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