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What happens if my house cat contacts a stray cat? It touched necks, and there’s a slimy patch on my cat’s neck — what is it?
Stray cats may carry parasites or viruses, so a house cat can easily get sick after contact — external parasites, bacterial skin disease, or viruses. The slimy feeling may be the stray's oils, mucus, or slug slime. Clean the cat or deworm promptly, minimize contact, and watch for abnormalities.
Key Things to Manage When Keeping Turtles in Summer
Summer is the fastest growth season for turtles, and their appetite increases greatly. But to protect their digestive health, owners must feed sensibly to avoid obesity or gastroenteritis and fatty liver disease from overeating. Our pet care specialists walk you through the key points of summer turtle keeping.
Precautions for Keeping Turtles in Summer
Turtles struggle with summer's heat, which also affects breeding turtles' reproduction. To keep turtles well in summer, strengthen management to avoid harm. Our pet care specialists list the key summer precautions to help your turtle through the hot season.
Key Things to Watch in Summer Dog Care
In summer keep food fresh (toss leftovers, always have clean water), bathe and trim weekly but not too short, avoid direct AC drafts, deworm and mosquito-proof, and walk at dawn or dusk to prevent heatstroke.
Why Does a Parrot Get Scabs on Its Face and What to Do
Scabby patches on a parrot's face usually mean a scaly-mite (Knemidokoptes) infection, which can be life-threatening if severe. Treat by applying white petroleum jelly to suffocate the mites, soften thick crusts first, and support recovery with vitamins and a clean, dry environment.
Do Cats Need to Fast Before and After Deworming?
Generally, cats do not need to fast before or after an internal deworming treatment—the medication can even be mixed into food. Observe your cat for 4–6 hours afterward for side effects, avoid diet changes and baths around treatment, and follow the recommended deworming frequency based on age and lifestyle.
What to Do When Your Dog’s Coat Is Dry and Dull
A dry, dull, or matted coat is often tied to diet, lack of sunlight, parasites, grooming habits, and a dirty environment. Improving it comes down to a low-salt diet with protein and vitamins, moderate sun and exercise, monthly parasite control, season-appropriate bathing, and keeping the living space clean and dry.
European Burmese
The European Burmese is an elegant cat, but not a fragile one. It has a well-proportioned build, moderate muscle, and expressive eyes. Because it is very intelligent, affectionate, and loyal, it makes an excellent pet.
American Shorthair
Among cat breeds, the American Shorthair is hugely popular with cat lovers. Its honest, good-natured looks are enough to make us want to bring one home. Below we discuss the American Shorthair breed, along with its price and how to buy one.
How long after external deworming can a dog not be bathed?
A dog should not be bathed within a week after external deworming. Bathing too soon washes away the medicine and ruins its effect.