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Should cats eat "huge" animals?
I'm going to ask a question I wondered with my dad. It was raised because I believe several things related to my cat, mostly when I heard a little from the vet, a little from the friends, a little online and so on. Maybe this is not true and feel…
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Why is my dog eating dirt?
I'm finding dirt in my dachshund's poop. He eats his regular kibble and sometimes doesn't finish it all, and he does get snacks and a vitamin pill. I'm finding areas in the yard that have been slightly pawed at and the black dirt (sand, tiny…
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How to get cats to coexist in peace?
My cat is a big neutered male and my sister's cat is a small female. Both cats are three years old. When my sister is away on holidays I have to take care of both cats. Unfortunately, they hiss at each other, are never relaxed, sometimes my cat…
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How can we make putting one of our two dogs to sleep easier on the remaining dog?
My parents have two dogs, both are quite old and ill. Chances are high that sooner or later the decision to put one of them to sleep has to be made.
We want to make it as easy as possible for the other dog, so that it understands what we are doing.…
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My cat has uncontrollable twitching on her back near her tail
My cat has been having an issue where she is clearly agitated and looks like she is trying to run away from her own fur. It will start with appearing very agitated, meowing, and twitching her tail and her back just in front of her tail. She will…
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Why do cats enjoy playing in cardboard boxes?
Whenever I bring a box home, or I get a package in the mail, both of my cats immediately have to inspect it thoroughly. As soon as it's empty, they'll be playing games with it: jumping in and out, guarding it from the other, etc. If I toss a toy…
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My pet snake seems to have some sort of bugs crawling on its face; do I need to worry?
There are tiny little white things crawling across my pet snakes face, and even on its eyes.
What are they, and what should I do about them? Are they harmful?
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How can I introduce a cat into a household with dogs?
My family and I are considering adopting a cat. We currently have a few dogs but they are quite docile. I know that bringing a new creature into the house can cause problems.
What can I do to minimize the stress to the dogs, cat, and my family…
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How does a cat's personality change by having kittens?
I'm pretty sure that having kittens (and nursing them, etc) changes a female cat both physically and mentally. Exactly how it changes the cat is not quite clear to me. To me a female cat that has had kittens seems more "adult" than another one who…
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Why do cats hate riding in cars?
Whenever we need to take one our cats in the car (usually to the vets, but not always), the in-car drama is quite intense with a yowling and even vomiting (rare for short durations). Why do cats, unlike dogs, hate riding in cars? Is there a way to…
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Can I bring my dog or cat on Amtrak?
Traveling with pets on airplanes can be challenging. Trips can be long and airports do not normally have areas for animals to relieve themselves. Furthermore, animals that are too large need to be placed in the cargo section of the plane. This…
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Why do dogs lean against you?
I've read on some sites that dogs lean on you because they feel comfortable with you. Other sites say that it is a sign of dominance. So, is it good or bad?
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Cat reacts randomly to tail and enters frenzy
I have a 1.5 year old cat that will be sitting quietly on a stool, chair etc, and then he will, apparently at random, react to his tail movements and run away and sprint around the house. There seems to be no reason for him to react this way and it…
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Should I worry if my cat accidentally ate some chocolate?
I know I shouldn't feed a cat chocolate, and I also know dogs can get sick from it. Do I have to worry for my cat's health if (s)he eats some chocolate?
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What is the best way to keep a cat in a multi-cat home from eating all the food?
I currently have three cats, one 1.5 year old and two ~6 month old kittens, all of which we got at the same time. As soon as we got the cats home, the older cat started eating the food from both bowls, hers and the kittens', causing her to gain a…
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