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What is a hamster’s scent gland for?
A hamster's scent gland is a special gland mainly distributed on its abdomen. It secretes a special oily substance with a strong smell, which plays an important role in the hamster's social and territorial behavior. The scent gland can be used to mark its own territory or objects, establishing and maintaining status within the group. In addition, during the breeding season, the male hamster's scent gland secretes a strongly scented substance to attract female hamsters.
I brought a new cat home and my old cat is furious—what should I do?
When a new cat arrives, the old cat stays wary because cats are territorial and may get jealous. If the old cat rejects the new one, separate them for a while—let them see but not touch to get used to each other—and treat both equally to avoid jealousy. They usually stop rejecting each other once familiar.
Why is my female rabbit so aggressive?
An aggressive doe may simply be temperament — some are naturally sensitive, easily frightened, and stressed, becoming irritable. Also, does may turn aggressive to defend territory and protect offspring; they have territorial awareness and a protective instinct, showing anger and aggression when threatened. A sudden change may also be from disease or pain, needing prompt treatment.
Why do parrot fish attack each other?
Parrot fish usually attack one another to fight for territory and food. They are strongly territorial, so in a small tank they easily fight over space, and food shortages also trigger battles. During breeding season their temper turns unusually irritable, raising the risk of mutual attacks.
How is a Great Pyrenees with its owner?
Great Pyrenees are very friendly and loyal to their owners, gentle with family. They are steady and proud with strong territorial instinct, excellent at guarding, and will protect territory and companions from strangers. Intelligent, they understand the owner and train well.
Why does my Teddy (Poodle) always like to fight with other dogs?
Teddy is generally gentle and friendly and rarely aggressive. If aggression appears, it may be from over-protectiveness, harsh training, or poor socialization. Strong territoriality or perceived threat can also trigger attacks. Provide proper socialization and training to help it get along.
What Causes an Arowana’s Tail to Break?
The following can cause an arowana's tail to break: 1. too small a space; 2. fright; 3. suppression when co-kept; 4. wrong feeding; 5. poor outlet design. Our veterinarian details common causes.
What fish can the clown knifefish be kept with?
The clown knifefish can be kept with silver arowana and oscar fish. Because it is large, choose tankmates of similar size to avoid mutual eating, control stocking density since these are territorial, and provide enough food to prevent fights over territory and food.
Why do fish bite the tails of their own kind?
Fish bite each other's tails mainly out of territory defense and competition for resources. Strongly territorial fish attack, including tail-biting, to drive off rivals and signal dominance as population density rises.
What Fish Can the Jewel Cichlid Be Kept With?
The jewel cichlid can be kept with parrot fish and map fish, but control stocking density by tank size to avoid fights. It is fierce and territorial, unsuited to gentle small fish it may bite.