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How can I medicate my big, strong cat when I can't get down on the floor?
Stardust hiding in the closet. 18 pounds, 14 years old, very strong. I am 71 and have bad knees. I know what to do to give her pills and liquids but can't get down on the floor without pain. She keeps getting away from me. I live alone so I have…
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My rabbit is digging at the carpet in the corner of the living room, what should I do?
Sometimes when my bunny is out running around the house she will go in the corner and dig at the carpet. I stomp and clap my hands while saying "No" sternly, and she stops but will often go back to doing it a while later. Sometimes months will…
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Are carrots a healthy part of a rabbit diet?
Pretty much every iconic image of Bugs Bunny shows him with a carrot in his hand/paw. For many people, this image of Bugs is one of the first things which pops into their mind when considering what to feed a bunny. If you put a carrot in with a…
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Choosing durable toys for dogs
When it comes to purchasing toys for dogs, how can I determine whether or not it will last just by looking at it or touching it? Websites that sell toys typically include reviews, but they are rarely helpful since any given item will have just as…
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What should be in a rabbit first aid kit?
I have a pet house rabbit. I want to create a first aid kit, that has items specific for bunny first aid, what should it include?
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Did I damage my kitten by accidentally forcefully opening her eyes?
I might have accidentally opened the right eye of a week old kitten. I was holding her head in order to place the feeding bottle in her mouth. She then squirmed (like she always does when trying to find the feeding bottle) and this stretched her…
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Is there any way to make sure my bearded dragon has enough to eat while I'm on vacation?
I'm going to be travelling between Christmas and New Year's, and so I'm working on making sure all my pets are being taken care of while I'm gone. Some of them are coming with me, and others are being left with automated feeders. But I simply don't…
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What should I do to know that my dog will be safe if I go on vacation
What should I do to know that my dog will be safe if I go on vacation? Sometimes I go on vacation and I leave my dog at home. What should I do so they will be safe and not scared? On New Year's there are fireworks that scare them, old food can't be…
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What is the difference between a "reputable breeder" and a "pet mill?"
I have seen and heard some really bad things about puppy mills and other pet mills. And many places, like the AKC, recommend finding a reputable breeder to purchase an animal directly rather than buying one from a chain pet store.
What is the…
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Why do my cats leave small toys/items around the house?
My cats tend to leave small toys or items (favorites: socks, sweatbands and a Jerry Springer koozie) around the house when we're not at home and we find them in the hallway when we get home. What does this mean?
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Are there any special considerations for adopting a cross-eyed cat?
A short discussion in chat made me wonder: do cats that are cross-eyed require any special care?
Source: dailymail.co.uk
Does it affect the cat's balance (or negatively in any other way)?
Can (or should) it be corrected?
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What research is there on the long term effects of pinch-induced behavioral inhibition conditioning on cats?
There have been studies using "clipnosis" a.k.a. pinch-induced behavioral inhibition (PIBI) as a technique to immobilize a variety of animals. The following study examines the use of such a technique on cats:
Research has documented immobilization…
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When does a dog need to wear a jacket or sweater?
I live in the northeast United States, and the weather can become fairly cold here in the winter.
Jackets and sweaters for dogs seem to be popular around here, but are they necessary?
I can understand some breeds of dogs with shorter fur needing…
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Do my horses need to be shod?
We have two horses, a thoroughbred and Arab cross that have spent most of their time in paddocks being ridden occasionally into the local bush land. They are not shod and their hooves are filed periodically.
However the children are riding them more…
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How safe is it to dress up a turtle?
I keep seeing pictures of pet turtles in various knitted costumes (so far I have seen a turtle dressed as a hamburger, and as a dinosaur), and while these are really cute, I wonder, are they okay for the turtle to wear? I would think people are only…
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