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A Cat’s Nutritional Needs
What nutrients does a cat need?
How Much Does Spaying or Neutering a Cat or Dog Cost?
Cats/dogs can be neutered at ~6 months, but prices range 199-1999; parents ask why. Oxygen Pet Doctor explains.
Why an Adult Cat Doesn’t Go Into Heat
Some cats show no signs of heat even after reaching adulthood, worrying breeders who have no solution. Today we share the main reasons an adult cat doesn't go into heat.
Factors That Affect a Doe’s Heat
A doe's heat is shaped by inside and outside forces: her ovarian cycle (follicular then luteal phase, induced ovulation, corpora lutea dissolving in 3–5 days if no conception), season and light (peak around the spring equinox at 12 h light, lowest in late December), green-feed supply (rich greens lift heat and conception above 80% in March–April), and mechanical stimulus from group housing. Sunny days raise heat and mating success; rain or snow lower them.
What to Do When a Doe Rabbit Has Low Libido or No Estrus
A doe that will not cycle can be stimulated by a buck's mounting, vulva massage or iodine application, hormones (PMSG, hCG, diethylstilbestrol, FSH/LH), estrus powder with vitamin E, or better pre-mating nutrition. Find the underlying cause first, since the methods only work once the real problem is addressed.
Why Doe Rabbits Have Low Estrus and Conception Rates
Low doe estrus and conception come from poor feed quality or mineral gaps, wrong body condition (best about 80 percent fill), low buck semen quality from heat or drugs, too little light (does need 16 hours daily), and poor weather. Fixing the real cause beats repeated estrus powders.
Doe Rabbit Estrus Cycle
A doe's cycle is not fixed — it runs about 6–15 days with each heat lasting 2–4 days, shaped by nutrition, light, and climate. Heat rates and shorter cycles peak in spring and early autumn with good light and mild temperatures; cold, low light, poor nutrition, illness, or stress can delay or stop heat. By age 4–5 the ovaries fade and cycling ends.
What to Do When a Doe Rabbit Won’t Cycle?
A doe that will not cycle has a cause: unbalanced nutrition (too fat or thin), bad temperature or humidity, disease or parasites, old age over 3, congenital defects, wrong light (need 14–16 h/day), or toxic feed like aflatoxin. Fix the root — adjust diet, steady the environment, treat illness, cull old or defective does, add light, and avoid moldy feed.
Why Does a Poodle Keep Coughing? What Could It Mean?
A Poodle may cough from simple irritants like smoke, dust, or cold air, but a cough with other symptoms can signal a serious illness. Learn the common causes of Poodle coughing and how to care for your dog at home — or when to see the vet.
Does Feline Rhinotracheitis Cause Red, Swollen Eyes?
Feline rhinotracheitis is a herpesvirus infection that easily causes conjunctivitis - red, swollen eyes. If you suspect it, see a vet; kitten death rate exceeds 60%.