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My crayfish from a biology teacher won’t eat; the floating food and 15-20 cm water depth may be the issue
A crayfish stops eating due to low temperature, an impending molt, or enteritis. Clean the tank, change the water, and add activated lactobacillus and brown sugar.
How do rabbits sleep?
Rabbits usually sleep lying down or on their side, cycling between light sleep and deep sleep. Light sleep lasts 10-20 minutes, while deep sleep restores energy and is vital for growth.
My cat is a bit listless but still plays, one eye barely opens with sticky discharge, face dirty, and feels cool – what’s wrong?
Lethargy, a shut eye and low temperature may be a chill or cold; use pet cold and anti-inflammatory medicine. Cat flu (herpes/calici) is possible and needs PCR. Low temperature may also mean low blood sugar or hypothermia; see a vet.
Why do goldfish get pinecone (raised-scale) disease?
Raised-scale disease is mainly from poor water or fungus; keep good, stable water and use potassium permanganate baths when severe, changing a quarter of the water every other day. See a vet if no better.
What Do Loaches Eat and How Should I Feed Them?
Loaches are omnivorous and eat many foods such as aquatic plants, algae, daphnia, earthworms, wheat bran, duckweed and fish meal. With other fish they clean the tank by eating leftovers and sometimes spoiled food. They are hardy and not demanding about water or temperature; just avoid overfeeding to prevent obesity and slow growth.
How do I care for a French Bulldog?
Frenchies have weak guts, so feed nutritious, easy food; control portions as adults are lazy and keep fat low. Wipe the flat face for tear stains, and protect from cold and heat.
My 2-month-old Samoyed has coughed for two days with a hacking sound despite cough syrup and Shuanghuanglian – what should I do?
A persistent cough with phlegm may be a lower respiratory infection; try Guogensu with amoxicillin-clavulanate, doxycycline or tylosin for 2-5 days, and see a vet for nebulization if no better. Watch temperature for distemper.
What can I do at home for a feverish Bichon?
For a low fever, try cooling with room-temperature water or diluted alcohol on paws, ears and belly, a cool mat and warm water; if over 40 C, go to a vet for fever shots.
What equipment do I need to keep crystal shrimp?
You need a tank, filter, air pump, LED light and thermometer; about a 24-inch tank is ideal, with stable, temperature-controlled water.
What causes a puppy to have a fever?
Fever can come from a chill, inflammation (enteritis, gastritis) or infectious disease like distemper or parvovirus. Keep the temperature stable and see a vet for persistent fever.