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What fish are suitable to mix with neon tetras?
Good neon-tetra tankmates include the cardinal tetra, harlequin rasbora, guppy, platy, molly, and zebra danio. Neon tetras are gentle and small, suiting other gentle small tropical fish, not large or aggressive ones. Control density, oxygen, water quality, and temperature.
My two-month-old dog ate some pork from my pork patty on a walk, played, then vomited it, and later her face swelled and one ear drooped-what happened?
Vomiting then facial swelling after eating a pork patty may be food allergy or poisoning from additives/seasonings. Severe ongoing symptoms need a vet to confirm allergy and give desensitization shots and fluids; otherwise anaphylaxis is possible. The vet will examine and treat.
Why are flowerhorn (Luo Han) fish so expensive?
Flowerhorn fish are pricey mainly because natural output is low; they need specific conditions (good water, right temperature) and die easily if poor, so keepers invest more resources and effort, raising the price.
When is a hamster’s estrus period?
Hamsters start estrus about one month after birth but should not breed then (not yet adult); best to breed after 3 months. The best breeding season is April-October when temperatures suit them. During estrus they become very active-running, jumping, and squeaking.
My female hedgehog keeps raising her quills, got bigger, and escapes her enclosure-why, and she’s still housed with the male?
Frequent quill-raising and a larger body in a female hedgehog are most likely due to estrus or pregnancy; if she gained weight or her belly enlarged, consider pregnancy causing irritability. Separate her, provide a quiet comfortable environment, and reduce stress, as quill-raising is also a self-defense response to feeling threatened.
My hamster suddenly curled up its body and moves as if in pain
Hamsters express state through body language, and curling up can mean sleeping or discomfort. Observe breathing, heartbeat, and recent eating, drinking, and litter habits; if normal, it may just be sleeping. But curling up can also signal cold or abdominal pain, so watch for abnormal symptoms and seek care if needed.
In what season do hamsters go into heat?
Hamsters can go into heat year-round with no fixed breeding season, though spring is the peak breeding period thanks to longer days and suitable temperatures. During heat they become very active-running, jumping, and squeaking-and males emit calls and signals to attract females.
What family does a hamster belong to?
Hamsters belong to the family Cricetidae, genus Cricetulus, in the order Rodentia, class Mammalia. They are small- to medium-sized rodents, 5-28 cm long and 30-1000 g, sensitive to temperature with an ideal range of 20-28 C.
How do you keep a water lizard?
A water lizard needs both water and land, so prepare a water zone and a land zone—use a large planted tank with a water tub whose level just covers the lizard, and keep temperature and humidity right. You can also keep aquatic life in the tub to keep the lizard active.
My female hedgehog keeps raising her quills for no clear reason and is now bigger than the male—what’s the cause and what should I watch for?
Frequent quill-raising in a female hedgehog may be: 1. instinctive defense when threatened by environment change, strangers, or other animals; 2. heat, pregnancy, or nursing—if she gains weight or her belly grows, consider pregnancy making her irritable, so isolate her, give comfort, and reduce disturbance; 3. health issues like skin disease, parasites, or pain—see a vet; 4. environment—needs quiet, comfortable, right temperature, and privacy.