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Does a dog's happiness or health affect their scratch reflex?
My dog has been up and down over the past few years. He had Parvo as a pup, he had intestinal issues a couple of years ago, and for most of his life he's been a solo pup, but I've recently moved in with someone who owns another dog.
In all this…
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Is it safe to take a small (such as a Robo or Chinese) hamster in airplane, or can they "explode"?
I am planning to fly from USA to Hong Kong and wanted to take my small Chinese hamster with me. My understanding is that a hamster would probably have to ride in the cargo hold with other animals (dogs, etc.).
But I was told by a friend that very…
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Does L-Lysine supplementation help cats with feline herpes?
My cat has chronic congestion and sneezing (aka feline viral rhinopneumonitis (FVR) or feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1)). During a recent flareup (the congestion worsened so that he stopped eating) my vet sold us a bag of L-Lysine treats and…
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Why is my dog afraid of flies?
For some odd reason, my Schipperke mix is extremely afraid of flies. Whenever he hears or sees a fly, he runs and hides. He isn't really afraid of them outside though. He has even learned the word "fly". My question is, why is he so afraid of them…
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Does purring affect my cat's breathing rate?
Hunter was recently diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy (a heart condition that led to fluid accumulating in his heart and lungs).
We were instructed to monitor his condition by measuring his breathing rate regularly. To do this, we should…
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Does chocolate hurt hamsters?
I know that chocolate is bad for dogs, but is it bad for hamsters too? I would like an answer from a credible source.
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My bearded dragon waves at me, should I wave back?
Sometimes when I walk into the room where my bearded dragons terrarium is located, he waves an arm up and down in my direction.
Does he expect me to wave back to him?
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How do I give my cat oral (liquid) medicine?
So, long story shortish, I recently ended up as the reluctant owner of a slightly used cat. He's 3 or 4 years old, and did have an owner at some point, but ran away, ended up in a cat shelter, where about a month ago, he charmed his way into my…
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How much space do cats need when living indoors?
When keeping pets that live in terrariums or aquariums, it's common to consider the minimum amount of space they need in their enclosure in order for the animal to be happy.
I was wondering if there was a similar kind of guideline for cats?
I did…
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Cat becomes cross-eyed only after rigorous exercise/play. Why?
My female cat, part Siamese, becomes cross-eyed only after she'd been running, jumping, etc. This lasts about 10 minutes, and then her eyes are back to normal.
The change between these two states is quite severe, as normally she is not cross-eyed…
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What is the cat owners risk of toxomoplasmosis from cats?
Do all cat owners have it?
The world prevalence of toxomoplasmosis is 33% so it's extremely common. Even though it's supposedly asymptomatic and harmless I've read journal articles speculating that the infection can cause personality changes and…
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What is the average lifespan of a Cocker Spaniel dog?
I have a 9 or 10 year old Cocker Spaniel mix. There is definitely some poodle in him as well. How long is he expected to live?
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Handling snakes and salmonella
I'm not a snake owner (though I'm considering becoming one), however I've handled snakes belonging to friends.
I've been told you should always wash your hands after handling snakes because of a salmonella risk. However, I've also seen or heard…
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My leopard gecko's tail fell off! What should I do?
Thankfully, this has never happened to me.
But if it does, how should I treat it - both immediately, and in the longer term?
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Why does my boyfriend's dog hate me?
My boyfriend's dog hates me and I don't know why. He is fine when others are around, but when I'm alone he gets really aggressive towards me. Here is an example of his behaviour towards me this afternoon:
He started scratching at my room door, so I…
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