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What goldfish are suitable for a deep tank?
Deep tanks suit sunfish and black moor goldfish, both hardy, adaptable, and lively. Sunfish come in red and yellow varieties, while black moors are large and ornamental. A high-quality filtration system helps reduce water-change pressure.
Why does a cat suddenly start defecating in the wrong places?
Sudden inappropriate defecation can result from health issues, outside stimuli, stress, or estrus. Urinary problems and a noisy or frightening environment can trigger it. Cats in heat also commonly relieve themselves around the house.
Essential Care Tips for Raising Juvenile Turtles
Raising juvenile turtles well means picking a complete feed rich in protein and oils, adding vitamins in spring and autumn, preventing common disease, and managing a safe hibernation with damp sand and a check on weak turtles.
What are the characteristics of the Kunming dog?
The Kunming dog is a fine domestic Chinese police breed with a sturdy, muscular build and upright, alert ears. It is agile, athletic, and adapts well to plateau, cold, and hot climates. These traits make it suitable for training, competitions, and police work.
My Kitten Is Very Small, Dirty, Has Fleas, and Black Patches on Its Face, Especially Around the Eyes
Black patches around eyes = eye discharge mixed with dirt. With fleas and dirty eyes per photo, likely 'internal heat' or respiratory infection raising eye/nose discharge. First do external deworming at a vet and a basic skin/respiratory screening, treat the cause. If unable, and cat stable, try saline rinse plus anti-inflammatory eye drops 4-6x/day; severe infection - pet oral antibiotic 2x/day, with e-collar.
What Happens If a Small Piece of a Dog’s Tongue Is Cut Off?
The tongue is vital for cooling and eating. A cut piece causes pain, infection, bleeding, and affects heat dissipation. Missing tissue impairs eating and swallowing and causes heavy drooling. It also affects expression and mental health, causing depression or irritability. See vet promptly to avoid infection.
What Do Aquatic Snails Eat?
Aquatic snails are omnivorous - plants, plankton, small aquatic animals. In farming, feed green feed, tuber feed, bran feed. Green shoots/tender leaves are staples (chlorophyll, plant protein, minerals, vitamins). Tubers: pumpkin, melon, potato, sweet potato. Bran: wheat bran, rice bran, corn husk, soybean husk.
Why Is the Skin Around My Hamster’s Eyes Red, Swollen, and Losing Hair?
Redness and hair loss around eyes may be 'internal heat' or infection. 'Internal heat' - red eyes, hair loss; adjust diet to light, feed mung beans to reduce heat. Also from irritants or bacterial infection; dusty bedding irritates eyes. Replace bedding, clean eyes; bacterial infection needs antibiotic eye drops.
Why Is My Cat’s Chin Swollen?
Swollen chin may be from wound infection, 'internal heat,' or folliculitis; treatment depends on cause. Check for wounds; none - rule out wound infection. Try anti-inflammatory ointment on the chin; if no improvement or worsening, vet for targeted treatment.
Why Does My Cat Have Persistent Black Nasal Discharge?
Persistent black nasal discharge may be a secondary sign of ear mites, or from 'internal heat' or feline rhinotracheitis. Check ears for dirt or odor; if none, rule out ear mites. Rhinotracheitis signs: conjunctivitis, eye discharge, sneezing, runny nose; severe: drooling, lethargy, anorexia, fever, cough. Find cause from symptoms; if worsening, vet.