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Why Is My Budgerigar Shivering?
Budgies hide illness well, so visible shivering means real trouble. It is usually cold - they are tropical and weak against chill - or a chill after a draft or a wet bath. Warm and insulate, and do not guess blindly at treatment.
Why Is My Sun Conure Fluffed Up?
A healthy conure's feathers lie smooth and close. When feathers stand out, scattered and raised, the bird is 'fluffed' - usually from cold, poor diet, or sickness. Read the signs and warm or treat as needed.
Is It Normal for a Cat’s Paw Pads to Feel Warm?
Is it normal for a cat's paw pads to feel warm? It is normal, because cats have sweat glands in their paws and dissipate heat through them. But if the paw temperature keeps rising, the cat may be sick. Let's look at the causes of warm paw pads with our veterinarian.
Symptoms and Treatment of Cat Pneumonia
Although cat pneumonia is not COVID-19, it is still very dangerous. Treat early or the cat may die. Our team explains its symptoms and treatment.
Common Reasons an Arowana Stops Eating
An arowana may refuse food because it is stressed by a new environment, the water has gone bad, the diet is too monotonous, it has a cold, it has internal parasites, or it has enteritis. Pinpoint the exact cause—stable water, a short fast, then targeted treatment—before resuming feeding.
Why Arowana Lose Color and the Risks of Forcing Quick Coloration
Arowana can fade because of heat, poor water quality, or long-term pigment feeds, and some fading is permanent. Many keepers chase rapid, vivid color, but the tricks used—restricted feeding, lower temperature, lower pH, reduced water flow—stunt the fish's growth and rob it of its natural stature. Balanced development matters more than looks.
What to Do When a Red Parrot Fish Turns White
A red parrot fish fading to white usually means cold water, bad water, missing pigment in food, or white spot disease. Find the cause and treat it to restore the color.
What to Do When Parrot Fish Grow White Fuzz
White fuzz on parrot fish comes from poor or unstable water, temperature swings, or saprolegniasis (fungus). Fix water quality, raise temperature to 30 C then settle at 25-28 C, or salt-bath / potassium permanganate the isolated fish for about a week.
Why Are My Puppy’s Ears Hot? Is It a Fever?
A dog's ears naturally run warmer than its body, and a brief warm spell after waking is normal. Persistent heat can mean fever (over 39°C / 102°F), an ear infection, or simple stress. Measure rectally with a thermometer and see a vet if the temperature is high or the ear looks inflamed.
Common Diseases of Parrot Fish
Parrot fish commonly get head-hole disease (highly contagious, fatal), black-spot disease (fungus, most common), and red-skin disease (bacterial). All trace to poor water or temperature; treat with salt baths, yellow powder, potassium permanganate, and clean warm water.