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New puppy (day 2): eats and drinks normally, no stool but urinates, sleeps after eating, breathes fast while sleeping—why?
Causes: 1) wrong sleeping posture blocking the airway (like snoring); no stool may be from overfeeding—give water, easily digested food, and probiotics. If it persists with nasal discharge, the puppy may be sick. 2) Pathological: heart/respiratory disease or constipation from poor digestion; fever or ascites also cause fast breathing. See a vet if it persists with low appetite.
Can hamsters eat dragon fruit?
Hamsters can eat dragon fruit, but not too much at once. As omnivores they enjoy mealworms, nuts and the occasional fruit or vegetable, and dragon fruit is fine. But it is high in water and sugar and a hamster's gut is delicate, so overfeeding causes indigestion and diarrhea. Also, hamsters hoard food, so excess fruit may spoil and cause poisoning.
Can goldfish eat themselves to death?
Goldfish can overeat fatally because they have no sense of fullness and eat whatever is given. Overfeeding piles food in the gut and strains digestion, even causing death. Feed small, frequent, fixed-time meals.
Can rabbits eat bananas?
Yes, but not much. Rabbits have special guts and shouldn't have very watery produce; bananas aren't very watery but aid gut movement, so too many cause diarrhea. They need lots of crude fiber, which bananas lack, so overfeeding risks bloat, pain and poor appetite, even gastroenteritis. Hay should be the staple; go easy on fruit.
Can puppies eat sweet potato?
Yes, but not too much at once. Very young pups have immature guts, so puppy food should be the staple and other foods minimal. Sweet potato makes gas in the gut, so overfeeding causes bloat, vomiting or diarrhea — watch the stool and stop if soft/loose. Its starch and sugar also burden metabolism and oral health, so don't feed often.
How long is a cat pregnant before giving birth?
A queen usually gives birth about 63-68 days after mating; feline gestation is 63-68 days. During pregnancy give moderate nutrition but don't overfeed — an overweight pregnant cat risks difficult labor. Cats are naturally timid, so avoid scares and don't change food or environment, to prevent stress harming mother and kittens.
How to Feed a Newborn Parrot
Newly hatched parrots should be fed a fine, evenly textured parrot hand-feeding formula every 2-3 hours, with small portions to avoid digestion problems. Keep the brooder warm (28-32C), quiet, and clean, and watch closely for any sign of illness.
How to Tame a Chinese Li Hua Cat’s Wild Nature
Taming a Li Hua cat starts with a safe, enclosed space to ease its wariness, then building trust through calm presence, timed feeding, and gentle play. Use positive reinforcement to teach basic commands, and give it regular exercise to satisfy its hunting drive.
At what age does a Belgian Malinois start its growth spurt?
A Malinois usually starts its growth spurt at 2 months. From 2 to 4 months the main change is weight; after 4 months bone growth speeds up, so body length changes most at 4-6 months. After 7 months length growth slows but weight keeps rising until about 12 months when it's basically formed. The Malinois loves exercise, so avoid overfeeding to prevent an unhealthy large size.
At what age can a cat eat cat sticks (cat treats)?
Cats can eat cat sticks from 2 to 3 months, since they're soft and easy to digest. But don't overfeed — the additives and fat add metabolic strain and can cause poor digestion. Too often leads to picky eating and stunts growth.