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How can I know how healthy my turtle's shell is?
Recently while giving my turtle some shell scratching I noticed I could press the plastron (bottom part of shell) and carapace (top part of shell) down closer to each other. This mostly only happens at the extremities of the shell near the head and…
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Can a grown cat be taught to play without using claws?
One of my cats has always been very good about not using claws when playing when hands are involved but another one seems to make little to no effort in that regard.
I don't trim any of their claws and I don't think I should necessarily have to…
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What is the safest way to clean fish gravel?
So, I want to get fish again at some point, and I have loads of gravel from the last time. Problem is, it's probably not clean.
I know there are likely things I can't do to clean it because that will then harm any new fish, but how can I ensure it…
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Can I use the water from my dehumidifier for my pets?
I have a dehumidifier in my basement that runs almost constantly. I must empty about 2 gallons of water every day. I had the thought that if it was just distilled water, then I should be able to use it for water changes in my aquarium, or for…
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Do Cats Sleep Better With The Light On Or Off At Night?
I know cats are nocturnal, but cats seem to sleep during the day and at night, so I'm really not sure ...
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How can I raise some red earthworms for my turtle?
I've recently attained a culture of about 20-50 red earthworms, and I'm planning to use them to feed my turtle. I'm currently leaving them in a 14 inch * 5 inch * 5 inch deep planting pot, with soil of about an inch deep. The soil I'm using is some…
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20 year old cat litterbox issue
My cat turned 20 recently. He's been quite healthy for most of his life but had been diagnosed with chronic renal disease. He does not take any medication and gets no treatment for this condition, however I do pay special attention to his diet and…
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Can Rabbits tell time?
You may be familiar with the rabbit from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel.
But my rabbit does not have a pocket watch, yet she often manages to get up on the bed minutes before the alarm goes off. The only clock in…
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Do rabbits experience menopause?
I got a question third hand, (friend > wife > me) and a quick search leaves me wondering where to look for the answer.
The friend has an 11 year old female rabbit that has not been spayed. She wants to know if rabbits experience menopause, and what…
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Why is one puppy of the litter left behind by its mother?
Why does a female dog neglect one of the litter?
She moved all the others and left one. I took it to her and she will not have anything to do with it. It seems healthy.
Is there a way to get her to re-accept it?
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Cat always tries to eat chives
We have a (supposedly) Maine Coon and Persian mix. I have put some herbs (parsley and chives) onto our balcony. On the right side, there is also some flower, I forgot which kind it it.
The chives were on the rightmost side, and the cat would jump…
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Where on a cat should one inject insulin?
I've taken care of two diabetic cats (for different friends). One told me to inject the insulin in the fleshy part of a rear leg; the other told me to inject in or near the scruff of the neck (the same place I was taught by my vet to give…
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Does a cat recognize her offspring after a long period of separation?
My cat had some kittens a while ago, one of which I have given to a friend.
It has been about a year since then, and I was wondering: If my cat (the mother) were to come in contact with her offspring after not seeing it for a while, will the mother…
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How can I tell if my shrimp is pregnant?
Two of my five ghost shrimp are really bloated. They have no trouble staying at the bottom of the tank.
Are they pregnant? What is up?
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Cat Vocal Exercises for a cat with a quiet voice?
Ok, I know this one is sort of weird but here it is: Is there any sort of vocal exercises for my cat?
Backstory: I had a few cat's and I enjoyed hearing them purr, mew and etc. The problem is that my current cat sounds... weak?!?
When me and my wife…
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