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Why does my cat (almost) constantly purr while he's awake?
I've heard cats purr to show contentment (though humans who want that to be true may be imagining it). WebMD suggests they purr (1) to get our attention ("feed me!"); (2) when content ("petting time"); (3) when anxious ("oh no, the vet!"); and (4)…
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Why does my dog's leg shake/twitch when I scratch certain spots on her body?
My dogs have a certain spot, which when I scratch will cause their legs to start twitching and shaking as if they were scratching the spot themselves. Their lips also stretch back like they're smiling. Why do they do this?
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Why is my cat growling at his toys?
I have an adolescent cat that I adopted as a kitten (not this one :P ), and he growls when playing with his toys. At first I thought that he was growling at our other cat (also adopted as a kitten) for getting too close and trying to "steal" the…
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How can I keep my cats safe in my car?
When transporting one cat I put the carrier on the passenger seat (with the front grill facing me). When transporting both, somebody gets the back seat (with the carrier similarly facing the center of the car). I never gave this much thought until…
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How long can a 1-year-old cat stay home alone?
Whenever I go on vacation I leave my 1-year-old cat with my friend, who also has a cat. My cat and his cat HATE each other, and I was wondering if I can leave my cat alone at home. I plan to be gone for multiple weeks.
Is he old enough to stay…
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How can I ensure that homemade dog food is healthy for my dog?
I am interested in getting my dog on a more natural diet.
I've been wondering whether homemade dog food is safe and healthy for my dog.
Which specific vitamins & minerals should I ensure are included to be as healthy and well-balanced as possible?
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What level of output laser pointer is safe for a cat?
I've got a few laser pointers: a red one, and a green one. The green laser pointer is much stronger than the red one, it's the type that you can seem the beam if it's dark enough (it's 5mW).
What level of laser output is safe to use for playing with…
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How can I encourage my kitten to leave my adult cat alone?
We currently have two cats; one less than a year old and another around 6.
Our adult cat simply wishes to be left alone, but our kitten wants to play with anything and everything all the time, including the older cat. Multiple times a day, I hear a…
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How can I stop my inside cat from being irritated by other outside cats or animals?
I have one cat at the moment, who is inside all of the time, but he loves to sit in windowsills.
It doesn't happen often, but there are many nights where another cat or an animal such as a raccoon will wander near the window, which greatly upsets…
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How can I keep my cat stimulated when she's stuck inside the house during winter?
My cat is vehemently an outside cat. When she's stuck in the house for more than a few hours she starts clawing at the back door and yowling.
Here's the problem: I live in Massachusetts, where the winters tend to be long and cold. She'll still yowl…
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Why do rabbits chew electrical wires?
Bunnies like to chew on electrical wires. While there is some question about if they can be trained not to, it best to bunny proof any wires they may be around. (How to)
Is there any reliable references giving a scientific answer to why bunnies…
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How can I make one of my two cats eat less?
I have two indoor cats. One of them is pretty fat and he eats and sleeps a lot. The other one is more slim. I have tried to make the fat cat eat less (since my other cat doesn't get that much to eat, they only get a certain amount per day). But so…
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Why is it not common for cats to be taken for walks?
I often see people out walking their dog to get them exercise and fresh air. However, I have never noticed someone taking their cat for a walk, although I have seen cat harnesses and leashes for outdoor activities with felines.
Why is it less…
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Is it a responsible action to adopt a starving kitten when I live in a very small place?
Recently, I expressed to a friend my reservations in adopting one of the starving kittens badly needing someone to take care of them, due to my worries that it will ultimatly be miserable living in my small place (one bedroom, one WC and a corridor…
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Did I Traumatize My Puppy?
I have a 5 month old puppy who's pretty much attached to my hip and feels super comfortable around me. However, I have noticed recently that he seems to get agitated sometimes whenever I try to pick him up and he ends up running around and peeing…
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