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What to Watch for When Raising Dogs in Spring
Spring's high humidity and active parasites raise the risk of skin disease, colds, and stomach upset in dogs. Keep the coat dry, warm the dog after baths, add vitamins during the shedding season, and deworm monthly (pups) or every 2-3 months (adults).
What Beginners Should Know About Keeping Rabbits
Don't start with too many rabbits; build experience first, then grow the herd. Here are the main points beginners should watch when keeping rabbits.
What Happens If a Golden Coin Turtle Never Gets Sun?
Sunning gives a golden coin turtle vitamin D for calcium (preventing soft shell), kills parasites and bacteria via UV, deepens shell color, and speeds metabolism and appetite. Sun juveniles 10–20 minutes and adults 30–60 minutes daily, in morning or evening — never at midday on concrete, and not during hibernation.
How Long Do Golden Coin Turtles Live — and How Big?
With good care a golden coin turtle lives 30–80 years (40–100 with hibernation); wild ones live longer. Adults reach about 1.5 kg, females larger than males. Feed earthworms, fish, shrimp, organ meat, or synthetic pellets plus occasional fruit, veg, and grain for vitamins, and don't breed them until females are 6–7 and males 4–5, when organs are ready.
Why Does a Parrot Pluck Its Feathers?
A parrot plucks its feathers to groom, out of boredom or stress, from calcium/vitamin deficiency, or due to infection (feather lice). Bathe it every 2–3 days, give chew toys and out-of-cage time, keep a quiet spacious cage, supplement calcium and greens, and deworm or see a vet for skin disease. Occasional plucking is normal; frequent plucking needs attention.
How Much Is a Shih Hsiung Bear Hamster, and How to Keep One?
A Shih Hsiung Bear is a long-haired Syrian hamster, usually 40–80 yuan and up to ~300 for a pure long-haired one. They are gentle, bold, and love interaction, but clever escape artists, so use a sturdy wired cage. Bed with corn cob/ryegrass (not wood shavings), give a corner toilet, and feed a quality mix plus veggies and protein.
Care Before and After Plucking a Long-Haired Rabbit’s Fur
Before plucking, comb the fur to prevent matting. After, strengthen feeding with digestible, nutritious feed and add some vitamins. This article covers more tips and cautions for plucking long-haired rabbits.
What Causes a Cat to Lose Its Whiskers?
Cats lose whiskers from normal shedding (kittens and seniors), skin disease, or nutritional deficiency. Whiskers are a sensing and measuring organ — never cut them. Keep a balanced diet and a clean environment, and see a vet if hair loss or redness appears with the whisker loss.
How to Feed a Newly Weaned Puppy: Tips and Precautions
Newly weaned puppies need special feeding and care because their bodies and immune systems are fragile. Poor diet or daily management can cause poor development or gut, respiratory and parasite infections. Here are feeding methods and precautions.
How to Care for a Hamster After It Gives Birth
A hamster just after birth is weak, so care for the pups while meeting the mother's nutrition needs. Here are tips for looking after the new mother and her babies.