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Is It Normal for a Parrot to Pass Green Droppings?
A parrot's dropping color usually relates to diet. If you haven't fed it lots of green food yet it passes green droppings, it's likely enteritis or stress. Our pet care specialists explain the specific causes and solutions.
What Causes a Dog to Arch Its Back?
What causes a dog to arch its back? There are many reasons a dog arches its back, but it certainly means the dog is uncomfortable. Find the cause and treat it promptly. Our pet care specialists explain the causes and solutions.
Is a Cat’s Repeated Sneezing a Sign of a Cold?
Is a cat's repeated sneezing a cold? The answer: not necessarily. Many things can make a cat sneeze, air pollutants, allergens, and more. What should you do if your cat keeps sneezing? Our pet care specialists explain the causes and solutions.
My four-month-old kitten is between its second and third vaccines so wasn’t dewormed; I found fleas, applied topical treatment, but still see live fleas—did I use too little?
After topical deworming, parasites usually take 3–7 days to clear; fleas specifically 3–5 days, so seeing live ones early is normal—don't re-dose. Remove fallen fleas and disinfect the environment, and control the dose since the medicine is toxic.
Why are my dog’s paw pads raw and swollen?
Raw, swollen paw pads come from injury (pressure, puncture) or skin disease. Clean and disinfect wounds and apply antibacterial, healing ointment; for fungal or bacterial skin disease, find the cause and treat specifically—fungal needs antifungal medicine.
What should I do if my cat vomits right after eating?
Vomiting has many causes—gut issues, parasites, liver disease, viruses. Withhold food and water briefly; if no improvement, see a vet. Roundworms, tapeworms, gastroenteritis, and distemper also cause vomiting, so find the specific cause.
What happens if a puppy eats dirt?
Eating dirt can cause digestive upset—stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea—from bacteria and parasites in soil, and too much may cause intestinal blockage needing a vet. It may signal a trace-element deficiency, so give a supplement and varied diet.
Why is my flowerhorn cichlid having convulsions?
Flowerhorn convulsions relate to water quality and diet. Excess nitrate or ammonia, pH or ammonia beyond tolerance, overfeeding causing indigestion, wrong temperature, bacteria, or low oxygen can all trigger them.
Why is my blood-red parrot fish’s mouth turning black?
A blood-red parrot fish's black mouth often stems from nutrient deficiency, environmental change, or infection. Lack of vitamins or minerals can darken the lips, and bacterial or viral infection needs prompt treatment; big environmental shifts that stress the fish can also cause it.
How to Tell If Your Arowana Is Healthy
When observing your arowana day to day, beyond enjoying its graceful swimming, you should pay close attention to its physical condition and state, so that any abnormality or illness is caught and treated early, protecting its health and safety. Below are some methods our experts use to judge whether an arowana is healthy, hope they help you.