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How to Prevent and Treat Postpartum Feed Refusal in Does
Earlier we analyzed why does refuse food after birth; some owners still don't know how to prevent it. This article details the prevention methods for postpartum feed refusal in does.
What Is a Non-Pregnant Doe Rabbit? Key Management Points
A non-pregnant (resting) doe is one from weaning her litter to the next successful mating. The rest period varies with the breeding system. A shorter rest improves farm profitability. This article explains how to manage a resting doe.
How to Lower the Cost of Raising Rabbits
Lowering raising costs and improving profitability matters greatly to commercial rabbit farms. Where should you start, and which costs are reasonable to cut? This article explains.
Causes of Postpartum Feed Refusal in Does
Postpartum feed refusal has become a major obstacle in rabbit farming. A doe that won't eat produces less milk, so kits get inadequate nutrition, weakening immunity, slowing growth, even causing death. This article analyzes the causes.
Dog and Cat Reproductive Diseases: Signs and Routine Medication
Reproductive disease in dogs and cats is less common than other ills but easily missed. This guide covers testicular, prostatic, vulvar/vaginal, uterine, and mammary/navel inflammation with the drugs that help.
Can Baby Hamsters Drink Milk?
Mammals lose lactase after weaning, so cow's milk gives hamster pups diarrhea — even boiled or skim. This guide explains why and what to feed instead.
Causes of Kidney Failure in Dogs
Kidney failure has two types—acute (sudden, toxin-linked) and chronic (slow, age-linked). Causes include heart disease, toxins (human meds, grapes, chocolate), genes, old age, fight injury, no neuter with unmet heat, leptospira infection, and greasy diet. Regular checkups help prevent it.
Feeding Eggs to Dogs—Done Wrong, It Can Cause Kidney Failure
Yolks bring lecithin and minerals but also fat; too many raise cholesterol and obesity and risk kidney failure. Feed in moderation, skip them if skin-sensitive, limit egg white (avidin hurts biotin), and never feed raw (salmonella).
Are Female Dogs More Likely to Get Diabetes Than Males?
Diabetes means insulin lack or resistance, causing carb intolerance and odd fat/protein metabolism. Adults are at risk, females a bit more. Signs are thirst, urination, hunger, and weight loss; treat with insulin, high-fiber diet, and exercise.
How to Prevent Kidney Failure in Dogs
The kidneys filter blood toxins and balance electrolytes; failure lets uremia build. Prevent it by locking away toxins, treating urinary blockages early, feeding a balanced diet, keeping water available, logging changes, getting checkups, and neutering if not breeding.