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The Risks of Petting and Snuggling Cats
Now humans who call themselves the superior species bow to cats, dropping dignity to become 'cat slaves' and 'pooper-scoopers' and loving it. More people join the ranks, even the saying 'pet a cat once and you are a cat slave for life'.
Scientific Feeding and Care of Puppies
Puppies are lively and lovable, but their organs are not mature; resistance and adaptability are weak, and they easily catch diseases. So scientific feeding is very important.
How to Prevent Oral Problems in Cats
If you notice bad breath, drooling, tartar or red swollen gums in your cat, pay attention - it may have an oral disease.
Causes and Treatment of Vaginitis and Vulvitis in Female Dogs
Vulvitis is inflammation of the vestibule and vulva in female dogs, while vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina. The two have similar signs and are treated the same way. Here is what owners should know about canine vulvitis and vaginitis.
What to Know Before Getting a Hamster
Before keeping a hamster, learn its basics: it is solitary (one per cage to avoid fights), comes in types like dwarf, robo, and teddy differing by coat, has a scent gland that may need cleaning in heat, is nocturnal so use a quiet wheel or keep it from bedrooms, and needs a clean cage and no strong smells nearby. Lifespan is only 2–3 years, so commit fully.
How to Treat Roundworms in Kittens (and When They Can Take Dewormer)
Kittens with roundworms need prompt deworming - left alone, the worms mature, migrate to organs, and can stall growth or even kill. Here is how to treat them and when deworming is safe.
What to Do When a Dog Has Ringworm on Its Legs (and Which Medicines Help)
Left untreated, ringworm on a dog's legs can spread across the body, causing widespread hair loss, dandruff, and flaking. So what should you do, and which medicines treat dog ringworm? Read on for a practical guide.
Little Secrets of the Hamster Body
Hamsters have poor but wide-angle, night-capable vision and very keen hearing, continuously growing teeth that need chew toys, cheek pouches that hoard food (and can inflame if not cleaned), and a male-only scent gland that needs regular cleaning to avoid blockage.
Why Hamsters Play Dead and What to Do
Hamsters play dead as a self-defense instinct when threatened or stressed, but it can also be deep sleep or, dangerously, pseudo-hibernation in winter. Wake a faking hamster with companions, play, food scents, or warmth, and always check body temperature and heartbeat if it lasts.
Can Hamsters Get the Plague?
Hamsters do not carry Yersinia pestis and cannot cause plague; the disease spreads via fleas among house rats, so flea control and clean housing matter. Hamsters may carry ordinary bacteria, so wash hands after handling, and a bite only needs basic cleaning since rodents essentially do not carry rabies.