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How do I remove fleas from a cat?
Fleas can be removed by bathing, a flea comb, or cat-specific external parasite treatment. For kittens under 8 weeks, use a flea comb — they're fragile and may catch a chill or get stressed from a bath, and they're too young for parasite medicine. Pick the method by the cat's age.
Can hamsters eat loquat?
No. Hamsters are small with delicate guts, and loquat easily causes indigestion and diarrhea. Worse, the pit triggers breathing trouble and full-body spasms — even death — so remove pits from any fruit (apple, peach, plum, cherry, bayberry). Loquat is also high in sugar and can cause diabetes, so keep it minimal.
How many vaccine shots does a Teddy (Poodle) need in total?
A Teddy's first vaccine course is usually 4 shots: 3 multivalent (21-28 days apart; choose 5-, 6- or 8-way — higher number covers more diseases) plus 1 rabies about 7 days after the 3rd multivalent. After that, yearly one infectious-disease booster and one rabies shot keep antibodies sufficient.
Can a cat die if a festering wound tunnels into a hole?
If treated promptly, the death rate is low. Steps: clip fur around it, flush with saline, assess. If the cat is bright and the wound minor, treat at home with pet wound paste and oral meds; if dull or the hole is large, see a vet for surgery and IV fluids.
Can ticks on a dog crawl onto people?
Ticks on a dog can crawl onto people; a tick bite causes red, itchy skin. So deworm the dog regularly and avoid tall grass where ticks live. After grass play, check the dog for ticks. If found, use a dog-specific external parasite treatment — never pull a tick off by force.
What dog food should a Corgi eat?
Any qualified commercial kibble suits a Corgi; breed-specific or life-stage formulas are fine. Pick a high-nutrition natural food matched to age (puppy food for youngsters) for balanced growth.
Why is my rabbit not eating, drinking or moving?
A rabbit that won't eat, drink or move is likely unwell. If it lives only on hay it may become malnourished and deficient in trace elements, causing loss of appetite and lethargy, so offer occasional fruit and vegetables. Constipation can cause the same signs - try pet probiotics and honey water to aid digestion. Dirty water causing enteritis or dehydration can also be the cause, so see a vet if it persists.
What milk can cats drink?
Pet milk, lactose-free milk, and mother's milk. Under 1 month: mother's milk for antibodies and immunity. No mother: pet milk for complete nutrition. Adults: lactose-free milk, which won't cause diarrhea.
Why is my dog weak in all four limbs and unable to stand?
A dog too weak to stand may suffer from calcium deficiency or low blood sugar. A single, low-calcium diet harms bone development; long fasting causes low blood sugar from poor nutrition. Poisoning or viral infection with vomiting and diarrhea leading to dehydration also causes whole-body weakness. See a vet to find the cause.
Can cats eat sausage (ham)?
They can, but it's not advised — or use pet-specific sausage treats. Human sausage is very salty and additive-heavy; a little now and then is usually fine, but cats can't sweat out salt, so long-term feeding burdens the kidneys and dries the coat, causing shedding. High starch also risks indigestion, vomiting or diarrhea.