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Feline Hepatic Lipidosis: Causes and Treatment
Fatty liver, also called hepatic lipidosis, is an endocrine disorder from impaired liver cells. In cats it's often triggered by anorexia, obesity, or stress. This article details it.
Rabbit Mycotoxin Poisoning: Symptoms and Control
Mycotoxin poisoning in rabbits comes from moldy feed, peaks in hot humid summer, and hits lactating does hardest with no contagion and poor drug response. Acute signs are appetite loss, irregular stools, staggering, and death in 2 to 4 days. Prevent it with strict feed storage and anti-mold additives, and treat by stopping the moldy feed and giving glucose, vitamins, and antifungal drugs.
Common Guinea Pig Diseases and Treatments
Guinea pigs are cute and gentle, but they still need disease prevention to stay healthy and live longer. Here are the common guinea pig illnesses and how to treat them.
Cat Sinusitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Cat sinusitis is common, usually from bacteria, viruses, fungi, or irritants, causing sneezing, nasal discharge, congestion, breathing trouble, snoring, red watery eyes, poor appetite, and lethargy. Severe cases show blood-tinged, foul-smelling discharge and may lead to brain complications. Treatment depends on cause and severity: bacterial cases need antibiotics, viral cases antivirals, plus nasal flushing and a cleaner environment.
Easy-to-Keep Aquarium Fish for Beginners
Cheap, hardy beginner fish include guppies, comet goldfish, ryukin goldfish, bettas, swordtails, zebra danios, tiger barbs, dwarf parrot cichlids, and mollies. They are tough, easy to keep alive, and inexpensive — ideal for new aquarists. Guppies and comets are top picks for newcomers because they adapt well, aren't picky eaters, and look good. Keeping fish alive is easy; keeping them well takes effort, so learn and improve as you go.
Why Is Your Hamster Lethargic, Sleeping Constantly, and Not Eating?
A new hamster may just be settling in or frightened; heat or illness (cold, gut infection, parasites, low sugar, injury) can also cause lethargy and appetite loss. Hamsters are nocturnal, so daytime sleep is normal - constant sleep with other symptoms means trouble.
How to Care for a Pet Rabbit, Especially One Newly Brought Home
Rabbits need hay (alfalfa for young, timothy for adults), pellets and veg twice daily, fresh water, a dry 15-25 C home, and no baths. A new rabbit needs quiet, limited space, separation from residents, and a fecal test (not yet deworming) at the vet.
Why Is Your Budgerigar Lethargic and Sleeping All the Time?
A budgie that is low on energy and sleeps constantly may be reacting to the weather, or it may be lacking attention or falling ill. Watch its eating and overall condition closely; if you spot abnormal symptoms, treat promptly to keep the problem from worsening.
What happens if a Teddy eats rice?
A small amount of rice usually has little effect, as rice is a carbohydrate that provides energy and some nutrients. But Teddies should not eat too much, since they have little amylase in their gut and large amounts can cause vomiting, diarrhea, appetite loss, or constipation. Too much rice may also lead to obesity, poor digestion, or diabetes.
What happens if a hamster is hit?
A hit hamster may show skin damage, hair loss, broken toes or tail, and ear tears. Pain can cause low spirits and weight loss; timid ones may become anxious or, severely, enter pseudohibernation and die.