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My cat is not eating or drinking anything after the death of the fellow cat
It's been three days since one of my kittens died. And since that day my other cat is not eating or drinking anything. I am afraid that he will get weak and ill. Please suggest to me what to do to make him eat.
Update: The vet said that it may be…
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What to feed kittens that are only a few weeks old? (Their mother died)
There are 2 kittens outside our house, only a few weeks old (perhaps a month) but their Mom died in an accident. Now there is no one to take care of them. We have decided to step in and take care of them but I don't know what to feed them as they…
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Can I rename a dog I get from a shelter?
I’m looking into adopting an adult dog from a shelter. As I’m looking through some of the ones available, I’m not always thrilled with the names they are given.
Is it possible to rename a dog so that they respond to a new name? And if so, is that an…
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How to introduce my aggressive dog to other canines?
My dog Rex is a rescue dog, and an aggressive one. He was known at his former shelter for breaking out of his cage and fighting other animals. He will see another dog at 500 ft. away and start "dancing" back and forth, yelping and jumping on two…
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Why do dogs eat grass?
I have always been told that dogs eat grass because they have upset stomachs. My dogs, however, eat grass every single time they go outside. I constantly need to remind them that grass is not for eating.
Are they just hungry? Do they always have an…
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Cat is tipping over bed-side lamps during the night
I've had my newest cat just a couple months. This is a female spay DSH tortie, shelter rescue, estimated age 1.5 years.
I have small tables at each head corner of my bed, holding various things on shelves at different levels, including a telephone,…
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Why do cats lick plastic bags, and is there any harm in it?
Most of my cats (past and present) have liked to lick plastic trash bags and grocery bags. Assuming that they are not tearing off bits of plastic and swallowing them, but just licking, is there any harm in this? What are they getting out of this --…
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How can we find a dog to "test drive"?
My girlfriend is interested in getting a puppy. We have been doing some research before getting one, and the book "Before you get your puppy" says on page 9 of the linked PDF:
Make sure you test drive several adult dogs of your selected breed…
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How to prevent my dog from barking constantly when I am not at home?
My 11 years old Bishon Frise constantly barks when there's no one at home. Even if we stay away for 4, 5 hours. She got raucous once for barking too much.
What could be causing that and how can I train her not to do it anymore?
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How can I help my obese cat lose weight?
My oldest cat is obese. She was a rescue (as were my other cats), and was recovering from starvation when we adopted her.
Ever since, she's had food issues.
She gets noticeably stressed whenever her food dish gets empty, even if she's just eaten. …
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How do I get my cat to wear a tuxedo for several hours?
My cat is quite dapper and handsome, so when we sit down for a candlelight dinner, he should have the proper attire. Therefore, I would like for my cat to wear a tuxedo.
What is the best way to get my cat to wear a cat-sized tuxedo or tuxedo…
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How can I gain back my dog's trust after accidentally kicking him?
I was in my yard the other day playing with a football and my dog was nearby. I was kicking the ball against the wall when my dog was walking past, I didn't see him and accidentally kicked him in the side toppling him over.
After crying out in pain,…
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Is it ok to pick my adult cat up by the scruff of the neck?
We have a 18 month old male, neutered cat. (His full name is Mr Sid Cuffuffle- Sid to his friends - no lie!)
A mother cat carries her kittens by the scruff of the neck, as the skin is very loose. I am wondering if it is ok to pick a full grown adult…
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Can my dog get sick from my human illness?
When I'm sick in bed, nothing feels better than my dog snuggled up under my arm (except when my arm is hurt, or whatever I have this time gives me an aversion to pet-derived warmth). Based on the illness I have (the flu, for example), I expose the…
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What can I do to ease my dogs' fear of loud noises?
Whether it is my Black Labrador or my parents' American Eskimo, the sounds of thunder, fireworks and sometimes random loud noises can send them into a bit of a panic mode. They shake for an extended period of time, pant, drool, and scratch at the…
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