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Can wet food cause gingivitis to cats?

I have just adopted a six month old ginger cat. I have never had any pets before. The rescue from which I adopted the cat, made its cats eat a lot of dry food and about a can of wet food per day (half in morning and rest at night). It doesn't drink…
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How can I tell if my cat is pregnant?

I discovered that my cat was pregnant only a week before she give birth to kittens. What behaviors or signs could have indicated to me sooner that she was pregnant?
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What is the difference between first and second cut hay?

For those of us with Rabbits, Horses and other vegetarian mammals, hay is a dietary requirement. When purchased in bales, the terms 'first cut' and 'second cut' are often used. What do they mean and what difference are notable between first and…
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Can unscented baby wipes be used instead of pet wipes to disinfect my dog?

NOTE: This is a follow-up of and related to my previous question — How to clean (disinfect) my dog everyday after walk? Baby wipes are used to dry bathe babies, a good way to bathe them without getting wet too often. In a way, it's an easy solution…
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What is a safe height for a 8 week old kitten to fall from?

I want to know if it's dangerous for kittens to be playing on tables that are about waist height, or on someone's shoulder or head?
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Is it normal for a cat to eat moths?

My cat eats moths: is this normal or should it be discouraged? I suspect it is not harmful but is there a formal answer?
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What are some dos/don'ts for soothing a freaked out cat?

Say a cat was freaked out by something. It could be a dream, a scary window critter, an unpleasant sound, or something unknown. Given that the cat is now freaked out but the cause itself is gone or negligible, is there any way to let the cat know it…
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How can I get my cat to cover their litter?

We recently adopted two older rescue cats (11 and 13 years old). Apparently, one or both of them do not cover their feces when using the litter. One of our other cats has rather strong feelings about litter etiquette, particularly when it comes to…
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How is the care of a saltwater tank different than the care of a freshwater tank?

I've just been donated a mature marine tank. I've had a fair few years experience with tropical freshwater fish, but no real experience with marine tanks. What are the major differences, and what new things will I need to look out for, now I have a…
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Can a cat with a sluggish colon have dry food?

The is question Is there anything beyond preference that dictates whether dry food should be wet down? and comments brought up and interesting issue. If a cat has a sluggish colon, can she have dry food? What is a good way to manage my cat's diet…
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What kind of danger does cat litter pose to my pregnant wife?

My wife is pregnant and has a dog/cat kennel. Is it really true that pregnant women should not be around cat litter because it's harmful for the baby? If it is true, how close can she be around it? Is it safe to be in the same building since the…
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How long do subcutaneous fluids (lactated ringers) keep?

I had a cat with kidney disease who I treated with subcutaneous fluids (latated ringers) for the last few years of his life. I had bought a new case of one-liter bags not long before he died. I hope my current cats don't also develop kidney…
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Can I run Undergravel Filter in Reverse to Keep the Gravel Clean?

I current have a 75 gallon, unplanted aquarium in which I have NO gravel at all. I removed the gravel years ago because I liked the clean look… and not having to vacuuming the gravel to remove debris. I really liked that look for awhile, but now I'm…
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Why would my yellow-bellied sliders completely reject light and dryness?

I have two yellow-bellied sliders (Trachemys scripta scripta). The water is more than 6cm tall, the aquarium is 50cm x 30cm and the turtles are like 7cm long. The aquarium is indoor. They have semi-direct sunlight (there's the window in the middle),…
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Essential care for rescue rabbit

I found a rabbit on the side of a trail in the woods. Clearly domesticated. Possibly released. While I wait for replies to rescue organizations and Craigslist replies from the owner (and if no reply, decide if I'll keep or give away), what should I…
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