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Is it true that goldfish growth is limited by container size?
As I grew up, I was taught that a goldfish will only grow to a certain point dependent upon the size of their container and how many fish are in the container; all the fish within the same container would be limited by this rule.
Is it true that the…
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What's the best way to heal a scab on top of my dog's head?
My 6 month old puppy had a bacteria infection which caused a bunch of bumps to form on the top of her head. That is cured now, but from where she had been scratching it looks like one big scab.
What is the best way to get this to heal properly and…
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What will help an aging dog with arthritis?
I've got a black lab going on 12 yrs. She seems to enjoy her walks and can still run, but in the mornings she seems particularly stiff and can sometimes stumble or walk with a limp. She's having a harder time navigating stairs.
She's developing…
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How can I move houses with a friendly feral cat I care for?
I have been feeding a friendly feral cat for the last 10 months. He began visiting us when he was well into his feline teens, so to speak (so he can forage food for himself). He is not exactly a lap kitty, but loves being stroked and can be lifted…
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How can I stop my dogs from barking at animals on television?
I have 2 pugs. When they see an animal on television, they alert and bark like crazy. If I tell them to stop, they will stop barking loudly, but continue to growl. If the animal stays onscreen for a few seconds longer, they start barking again.
It…
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Why does my dog get stuck to the female after mating?
Whenever my dog mates, he ends up stuck inside the female.
Attempts to separate them prove futile.
Why are they stuck together after mating?
user34
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Whether and how to minimise physical activity of female dog immediately following desexing operation?
For the initial days following a de-sexing operation, vets often instruct an owner to try to minimize a female dog's physical activity. There might be, for example, 10 days between the operation and when stitches are removed.
However, dogs often…
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In giving my cat a "space" (bed) on my desk, should I strictly enforce that she stay there only?
After reading answers to a question on this site about a cat being problematic on a desk, I followed advice there and gave my kitten her own space on my desk:
And I have gotten the message to her that when air-powered keyboard-duster blows, that…
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Do I need a bubbler in my aquarium?
I have an aquarium of 280 liters (~ 74 gallons). I use an external filter, so the water returns to it like a small waterfall.
Do I need a bubbler to improve the O2 level of my aquarium, or adding one would cause some undesirable effect on an already…
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Can a dog contract a sexually transmitted infection?
My friend has a dog that has mated with so many female dogs. I've been a little worried about this dog lately because he is becoming more promiscuous.
Are there dog sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? How prone is this dog to contract them?
user34
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How can I protect a fish pond during the winter?
We have a pond with several fish in it (koi, sturgeon, goldfish). We live in a temperate area where the pond is covered by a layer of ice for several weeks during winter.
How can I ensure the fish survive this period?
Do I need to keep an area…
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How can I keep my cat from being scared any time he sees or hears a person?
One of my cats will avoid any central parts of the house or run through them very quickly. He also runs in fear any time someone walks into the room he's in or if he hears voices at the front door. His favorite spots are secluded dark corners or…
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What are some effective non-chemical methods for controlling the snail population in an aquarium?
I always had problems with snails in my aquarium. They reproduce faster than I can remove them.
Last time I had such problem it was solved by restarting my aquarium: took all the water of it, throw away plants, sterilized stones and wood with…
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Is there anything beyond preference that dictates whether dry food should be wet down?
Particularly with dogs, this seems to be something that comes up often in their care. When giving the animal "dry" dog food, is there anything beyond the animal's individual preferences that should dictate whether a small amount of water should be…
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How do I stop my dog from eating things he finds during our walks?
My dog is an approximately 10-year-old, non-neutered male, possible Manchester terrier. He is well-behaved at home, except for behaviors like howling at airplanes, wanting to go out in the night, and not liking to see other male dogs in our…
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