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I don't feel like I'm enough for my cat
I got a cat as a birthday gift (I knew about her a few weeks beforehand so I could prepare) and when she got here she stayed in my room. Immediately she used the litter tray and ate.
The problem is, though she does everything in my room (eat, sleep,…
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Fearful 3-year-old adopted cat
We adopted a 3-year-old cute tabby cat from a local shelter 3 days ago. The shelter found her and some of her friends around a park. We don't know if she had any owner before, but she is litter trained. She is also neutered.
The problem is that when…
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Can a house get too hot for tropical fish and what precautions could we take?
We really want to get tropical fish but there's a problem. In the state we live in, it can get as high as low 40's °C in the summer. And worse, we don't have insulation installed in our house.
Would it get way too hot for the fish even without a…
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Why doesn't my kitten hunt like others?
My kitten doesn't hunt at all. It just keeps lying lazily in the carton box and when it feels hungry, it meows and we feed her. Even when insects or rats go in front of it, she just looks at them and doesn't even try to catch them.
Is this behavior…
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Is paw stroke a playful behavior for a cat?
I adopted a stray female cat back in July and everything is going great, she's very lovely.
However, she have a habit that makes me smile but I wanted to know what it means.
Sometimes, when I walk through the house and pass beside her, she gives a…
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Best way to interrupt a cockatiel's brooding
I am preparing for an international move with my cockatiel. The bird started brooding and laying eggs about two weeks before the travel date. It is a 5 year old bird and it is the first time this happens.
Right now she sits on her (infertile) eggs…
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Is it safe to let my cat sleep completely covered in blanket where oxygen supply becomes very low?
In this winter my cat's favorite sleeping place is under my blanket. Even when I am not present she likes to sleep there. Since she is unable to lift the blanket herself to get inside I need to lift it so that see can get inside. I understand when…
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Should I allow one cat eating the other cat's vomit?
Sometimes one of my cats vomits after eating something she really likes. Both my cats like the Whiskas food but they only get a little bit once per day. I suspect she's just eating too fast and that makes her throw up.
What happens when she vomits…
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Dog has issues to stay home alone after move
I've looked at quite some separation anxiety questions and none seems to tackle the problem we're facing. I do not think that this is a duplicate.
Dog: soon to be 8yo female Lab-x (probably)
Situation:
We moved into a new apartment recently. We've…
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Where is the best place to buy a Cockatiel?
I'm looking to buy a cockatiel. I found several in our area at Petland and wanted to know if there is a more reputable breeder? Does it matter that kids have been reaching in to touch them for a few weeks?
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What books explain comprehensively how to train dogs to be obedient and communicative using positive reinforcement?
Many books have been published on the art of training dogs for obedience and communication. What books have you read that, given your experience in the field, you believe explain the art most comprehensively, describing methods that use positive…
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Cat fell from window on his side
As the title suggests, my cat fell from a window on his side.
It's two stories high and there're decorative pebbles beneath with a few plants. His behaviour hasn't changed besides that when he lies he either repositions his left leg (He fell on his…
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How dangerous are lemons for a cat?
My 6 month old cat licked at a lemon slice but is behaving normally.
I've read on multiple websites that lemon is poisonous to cats (and dogs). However there are also some people that recommend to rub citrus peels against cords to prevent the cats…
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Adopting (rescuing) a pair of Big pet store Leopard Geckos that were raised by uninformed - Help
Looking for input from experienced Gecko keepers that have cared for Geckos with MBD or impaction so we know what to watch and be prepared for with our new adopted Leopard Geckos.
The Good Both look visually healthy(plump tail, clear eyes, posture…
Mom with Geckos
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How do I protect my dog from other dogs that are loose when we're walking?
I have a small/medium mixed breed dog who never ever gets along with bigger dogs.
I always have my dog on the leash, but in my neighbourhood people often let their dogs run loose. I usually find myself having to kneel down next to my dog, put one…
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