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Sit/down/stand training: do dogs associate the movement or the final position?
I'm training my dog the different positions (sit, stand, and down) with an implied "stay". That means that when I ask him to sit, he's supposed to stay in that position until I "release" him.
For "sit" and "down", so far so good.
But then I realised…
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How can I help a new mother cat during her nursing period?
Is there anything that I can do for her?
Any help or tips would be appreciated.
Note: This question is a repost from Is there a way to treat milk fever at home?. I'm reposting to allow one of the contributors (Violet) to repost their great answer,…
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Is there a way to treat milk fever at home?
Our cat had her first litter last night. She's been away from the kittens most of the first day while they were sleeping. Early this morning, I noticed she tried to jump on some furniture, and she failed as a result of her weakness. She's also very…
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Do some ornamental fish live 200 years?
According to this article Carp and Koi have a 40 - 50 year life span, and there are reports of some living 200+ years. Is it really possible for an ornamental fish to live 200 years? If so how could you possibly validate that age?
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How long should I leave a Guinea Pig before introducing a new partner?
One of my two Guinea Pigs died a couple of days ago.
I have heard from several sources that one pig on its own will suffer so I will get another. Should I do so immediately or wait a couple of weeks?
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Does clipping a cat's claws affect its climbing ability?
I admit I am against clipping a cat's claws, so I have no experience in the area. Because I don't clip the claws of my cats I naturally have not seen how it affects them. Most of my concern is about the climbing ability of a cat after its claws have…
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What is a "Barn Hunt"?
Recently I attended a "Barn Hunt" and had one of my dogs instincts tested. So what I'm curious about is if this is part of the "nose work" category of dog sports and what venues provide titles for "Barn Hunt". Is this a tracking title?
It looked…
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How to stop my cat pushing things off of the table
My cat likes to push things off of the table. He really likes to push pencils off. But sometimes he pushes valuable things like my small cellphone. I think he knows he shouldn't do this.
How can I train him not to push things off the table?
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What can I do for my Angora rabbit's leg sore?
I have an Angora rabbit who is three years old. I just got her from another home, so I don't know much about her medical history.
I noticed when I got her home today that she has a sore on her back right leg. It is scabbed in the middle, but raw…
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Can cancer/growth surgery on fish be successful?
This is a general question, on if cancer surgery on fish can be an effective treatment. An answer on the related question Tilapia - Growth on neck suggests that all cancer surgery on fish will be unsuccessful.
I personally have seen a large carp…
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How to help cat grieving the "loss" of a human?
My cat is grieving because my brother moved out.
My brother was the cats chosen human and even though he will cuddle and play with us others, their connection was special.
Since my brother moved away 2 weeks ago my cat has barely eaten, seems…
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How can I prevent my dog from dying of happiness?
It's happened at least twice. A friend of mine had been several weeks away, and once he returned, his dog was so excited that it died. Then I saw a Reddit post describing pretty much the same thing recently (not sure if he's the same guy, ha).
Now,…
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What is brumation?
I've heard the term brumation used when talking about various reptiles. I haven't heard the term used with any animal besides reptiles, so I'm assuming it's something specific to reptiles. So what is brumation?
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How can I provide intellectual stimulation to my cat other than through food?
My indoor cat has a (rotating) variety of toys, things to climb on and scratch, and places to run around; I'm not concerned about him getting enough physical stimulation. But I've heard that cats also need mental stimulation. How do I best provide…
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What terms are used for mice that are fed to snakes, and what are their meanings?
This term "hopper mouse" just got used in a recent question, and it seems to be a term that only people that have experience with snakes know. So what is a "hopper" mouse? What are the other terms used, and their definitions?
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