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What are the symptoms of fever in a Bichon?
A feverish Bichon shows low energy, poor appetite, dry hot nose, and raised temperature, sometimes rapid breathing and red belly and eyes. Its body, ears, nose, and paws feel hotter; cool it physically first, then use fever medicine.
When do a Teddy’s teeth come in fully?
A Teddy's teeth are complete at 7-8 months. Baby teeth start around 20 days, all 28 by 4-6 weeks, then adult teeth replace them by 7-8 months. Ensure calcium during teething.
Why does a dog get hepatic ascites (liver fluid buildup)?
Liver ascites is most often from abnormal liver function that fails to clear toxins, causing fluid buildup. Early signs are vague; later appetite drops, belly swells, and breathing worsens. See a vet.
Dog is very thin with prominent ribs, severe hair loss at tail base and hind legs, dark skin patches, hard to stand on hind legs, old age; is it skin disease or parasites, what medicine?
Severe hair loss and dark patches may be skin disease, but thinness and weak hind legs in an old dog suggest other issues too. A full exam is needed to diagnose and treat.
My cat is shedding wildly with floating fur that won’t comb out; maybe from washing with human shampoo; coat is dull and can’t be touched; what to do?
Heavy shedding with floating fur can be seasonal, endocrine, dietary, or from human shampoo damaging skin pH. Use pet shampoo, improve diet, and see a vet if needed.
My golden hamster may have caught a chill from the AC; nose makes puffing sounds and runs; no real treatment yet; can’t get it to take banlangen; today the nose is red, swollen, and has debris; how to treat?
A puffing, runny, red, swollen nose suggests a respiratory infection or nasal foreign body, polyp, or tumor. Clean the nose, remove visible objects, and see a vet if it persists.
What is good for calcium supplementation in a German Shepherd?
Egg yolk, beef, shrimp shell, and bone broth are calcium-rich. Mild deficiency can be dietary; severe cases need pet calcium tablets or liquid calcium plus sunlight.
What is natural dog food?
Natural dog food adds no synthetic preservatives or antioxidants, using fresh meat, natural grains, plants, and animal fats. It is nutritious and digestible but pricey.
What should a pregnant chinchilla eat?
Keep chinchilla pellets as the staple and add vitamins and minerals. Increase amount and offer high-protein foods like mealworms, but avoid excess to prevent oversized fetuses and dystocia.
What vegetables can black shrimp eat?
Black shrimp can eat spinach, lettuce, cabbage, and bok choy; leafy greens are favorites. They are omnivorous, also eating algae, microbes, and plankton, plus shrimp food and some meat.