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What Should You Avoid When Keeping an Arowana?
With its majestic look, the arowana adds life to a home and is loved and sought after, even credited with feng shui meanings of protection and fortune. But despite the good symbolism, it is not easy to keep. Here our experts introduce the taboos of arowana keeping, hope it helps you keep them well.
What symptoms appear if a dog is allergic to a vaccine?
Vaccine allergy shows as local redness, itch, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, and tearing; severe cases cause anaphylactic shock. Allergies are usually to adjuvants or strains. For serious reactions, get a desensitization shot at a vet promptly.
What turtle species don’t need to hibernate?
Turtles that don't hibernate include the Burmese peacock softshell, yellow-spotted river turtle, matamata, snake-necked turtle, and Malaysian snail-eating turtle. Tortoises and tropical turtles generally don't hibernate.
Why do goldfish get saprolegniasis (water mold disease)?
Goldfish get saprolegniasis from poor water quality or injury. Low resistance when sick or in cold water raises risk; wounds let fungi in. Isolate the sick fish and treat with antifungal drugs; severe cases use oxytetracycline or povidone-iodine.
Why does my dog keep panting?
Constant panting is often from heat, intense exercise, or respiratory infection. Panting with tongue out is normal cooling after heat or exercise; pneumonia or bronchitis also cause it. If uncomfortable or frequent, see a vet.
What happens if a Bulldog’s belly gets chilled?
A chilled belly may cause abnormal gut movement, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, even acute gastroenteritis. It may also cause a cold with sneezing, runny nose, cough, and poor appetite. Provide a warm bed and avoid cold tile floors in low temperatures.
What causes arowana gill prolapse (flared gills)?
Arowana gill prolapse has many causes: poor water quality, small temperature swings, cramped space, bacterial infection. Poor water (wrong temp/pH, high ammonia) is most common—change water and adjust. Bacterial or parasitic infection needs medication.
My young kitten was eating well but suddenly stopped drinking goat milk formula
First find the cause. If the kitten is lively, the formula's taste, temperature, or preference may be the issue—try a more palatable formula at the right temperature, and if still refused, syringe-feed to avoid dehydration and imbalance. If refusal comes with lethargy, it may be sick—see a vet.
What medication treats arowana cloudy eye?
Treatment depends on cause: poor water quality (correct via water change, salt, heat), bacterial infection (inject gentamicin), or white spot disease (salt and medication for that).
Why does my arowana swim in the mid-to-lower water layer?
Arowanas are mid-to-upper fish but may drop to mid-lower levels due to new-environment stress, low temperature, or strong light. Keep it quiet to acclimate; raise temperature if too cold; investigate bottom attractions.