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Why do hamsters fight?
Hamster fights are common because of strong territory instincts and competition for space or food; they are more aggressive in heat. Fights are fierce and can end in injury or death if not stopped, so don't house hamsters together—keep them in separate cages.
What can hamsters eat to grind their teeth?
Common chew items are mineral stones, chew sticks, nuts, hay, and even the cage bars. Hay gives nutrition and some grinding; owners can also give apple branches and nuts, or a mineral stone. Without anything to chew, a hamster may gnaw the cage bars.
What does a lop rabbit in heat look like?
The most obvious signs of a lop rabbit in heat are loss of appetite and unstable mood. Males spray urine, cry at night, and bite cages or circle; females become restless with clearly reduced appetite and frequently raise their hindquarters, signaling a desire to mate.
What to watch for when keeping a monk parakeet?
Choose a young monk parakeet to bond and adapt; use a metal cage away from drafts and not on the floor; clean and disinfect the cage regularly to lower infection risk.
My golden hamster may have caught a chill from the AC; nose makes puffing sounds and runs; no real treatment yet; can’t get it to take banlangen; today the nose is red, swollen, and has debris; how to treat?
A puffing, runny, red, swollen nose suggests a respiratory infection or nasal foreign body, polyp, or tumor. Clean the nose, remove visible objects, and see a vet if it persists.
A feral cat tore a chick’s leg off and bit off its rear
This is natural predatory behavior by a feral cat, which hunts small animals for food. Protect chicks with secure enclosures and seek veterinary care for injuries.
My rabbit licks its feet until the fur is gone, showing red skin, on both hind legs
This is usually skin disease from itching causing the licking and hair loss; common causes are fungal, mite, or allergic dermatitis. See a vet, clean the area, use a collar, and keep the cage dry and disinfected.
My hamster lost a big chunk of flesh at the mouth corner with much blood, probably self-injured
A large flesh loss at the mouth may be trauma, a bite, overlong teeth, or mouth disease. Disinfect and debride, give soft food and a collar, and oral antibiotics; see a vet to confirm the cause.
My hamster’s nose is losing fur and is red down to the flesh
Nose fur loss and redness in a hamster can come from allergy, infection, poor nutrition, parasites, or environment. Disinfect the exposed skin, use a collar, and treat the underlying cause.
My rabbit keeps vomiting white and yellow liquid and is very weak
Rabbit vomiting can stem from diet, digestive infection, parasites, or liver and bile disease. Withhold food 12 to 24 hours, offer water or glucose, and see a vet to find the cause.