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Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 3)
Many people only realize after getting a cat or dog how many common plants are poisonous - and that eating them can be fatal. This article lists more plant species that are toxic to cats and dogs.
Why Spay or Neuter Your Rabbit? The Benefits of Rabbit Neutering
Neutering your pet rabbit limits unwanted breeding and lowers the risk of reproductive diseases such as pyometra in females and testicular cancer in males. Here is a detailed look at the benefits of rabbit neutering.
It started two minutes ago — not drinking, not eating, just running on the wheel constantly
Based on your description, the hamster keeps running on the wheel without stopping and won't eat or drink, which may be because it was frightened or feels anxious. Keep the hamster's environment quiet and provide enough food and water, then observe for a while. If it keeps repeating the same motion and refuses food and water, consider whether it has developed stereotypical (disorderly) behavior — a psychological condition in hamsters that generally can't be cured, and can only be managed with neurosuppressant medication to slow progression and reduce relapse.
Why does a puppy get neuritis?
Causes of neuritis include B-vitamin deficiency, thiamine deficiency, poor nutrition, parasites, bacteria, genetics, and environment. B vitamins protect the nerves, so a diet lacking them can trigger neuritis. Signs are movement disorder, behavior change, and abnormal vocalization; see a vet promptly.
What happens if you disturb a puppy’s sleep
Chronic noise and sleep loss make puppies anxious and behaviorally problematic (excess barking, aggression, sensitivity), cause psychological issues like depression/anxiety, and hurt growth via reduced growth hormone and lower immunity.
My dog’s skin has been chewed raw with a skin problem; it keeps biting its legs into wounds and scratching nonstop, with poor appetite and low spirits.
Based on your description, the chewing and scratching may be from parasites (fleas, ticks, mites) causing itch — get an anti-itch shot and external deworming, shave and disinfect with iodine. Food/environmental allergies or atopic dermatitis also cause relentless itching; find and avoid the allergen, and give vet-prescribed oral anti-itch medication. Anxiety self-harm is also possible; see a vet. Always use an Elizabethan collar.
Can a Cat’s Epilepsy Heal on Its Own?
No — cat epilepsy cannot self-heal. It is a brain-based, intermittent seizure disorder. Watch for pre-attack mood swings, convulsions with foaming and tongue bites during, and confusion after. Treatment is drugs like phenobarbital, diazepam, or gabapentin under a vet.
What happens if I ignore my dog for a long time?
Ignoring a dog long-term harms its physical and mental health because dogs are social and need interaction. Neglect can cause loneliness, anxiety and depression, leading to barking, chewing and other destructive behavior, plus eating and sleep problems. Give plenty of attention and companionship, or board it with a trusted pet hotel if you cannot care for it.
What to Do When Your Parrot Gets Parasites in Summer? Should You Deworm It?
Parrot keeping is increasingly common, but illness is inevitable along the way, and parasitic disease is one of the more frequent problems. Today our team introduces common parrot parasitic diseases and their treatments, so you can learn in advance and avoid panic when your bird falls ill.
Why Is Your Blood Parrot Lying on the Tank Bottom?
A blood parrot resting on the tank floor can be normal (just napping), but it can also signal saprolegniasis or swim-bladder disorder. Rule out disease by checking water quality and behavior; treat fungus with isolation and salt baths, and swim-bladder issues with warmer water and regular changes.