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What Causes an Arowana to Become Startled?
Arowanas look fierce but are timid and startle easily—mild cases refuse food or jump, severe cases crash into the glass and risk death. Common triggers include poor tank placement, new environments, bullying tankmates, water changes, and pets or children. Identify the cause quickly and address it.
Preventing Arowana Fright: A Beginner’s Guide
Although arowanas are large ornamental fish, they are very timid and startle easily, leading to repeated jumping, glass-slamming, scale loss, and refusing food. Prevent it by placing the tank away from doors, avoiding sudden noise and light changes, and limiting activity near the tank—while taming the fish through gentle, regular interaction.
How to Travel Home with Your Pet for the Holidays
Driving is gentler on pets than shipping, but both require preparation: a health certificate, an airline-approved crate, and a packed kit of food, water, meds, and familiar items. Brachycephalic breeds are often banned from air cargo.
Boarding Your Pet at a Pet Store for the Holidays: Pros and Cons
Holiday boarding at a pet store offers supervision, socialization, and grooming, but carries risks of infection, careless staff, and post-boarding stress. Inspect the facility, confirm vaccination, and use a written contract.
How Dirty Are Your Pet’s Food Bowls?
In pet homes, your pet's food bowl and toys may be dirtier than your toilet. Here is what the bacteria numbers show and how often to clean.
Feline Infectious Respiratory Diseases: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Lethargy, loss of appetite, sneezing, and persistent runny nose in cats often signal an upper respiratory infection, a highly contagious disease that is especially dangerous for kittens.
What to Know About Flea Prevention for Pets
Fleas harm not only pets but the whole household. Few things ruin summer fun like these tiny, nearly invisible parasites that plague pets and their owners.
What Is Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) and Its Symptoms
FIP is an often-fatal disease; the coronavirus is the culprit. Many cats catch the coronavirus, but few develop FIP.
Feline Leukemia: Symptoms and Treatment
Feline AIDS and feline leukemia are topics owners avoid; clinically similar yet different. There is a separate article on feline AIDS for those interested.
How to Help Pets and Children Get Along
For a family with children, the balance between owner and pet can become very difficult. The house gets more crowded, and even well-behaved pets can sometimes become highly stressed. This article shares expert advice on introducing dogs and cats to children and keeping a harmonious home.