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When Do Shiba Inu Ears Stand Up, and What If They Don’t?
Purebred Shiba Inu usually prick their ears early—most show signs around 40 days and stand fully by 3–4 months. If they stay floppy, causes include calcium deficiency, slow development, mixed breeding, or ear disease (mites/otitis). Fixes: vet check, calcium, ear taping as a temporary aid, and treating ear infections.
Are Chinchillas Easy to Keep, and How Much Do They Cost?
Chinchillas are fairly easy: gentle, quiet, clean, and light eaters, living 15+ years. Prices run 300-500 yuan for standard grey up to 3000-5000 for rare colors. Downsides: timid, heat-intolerant (die above 30 C), limited bonding, and fragile digestion.
How to Care for a Pet Rabbit, Especially One Newly Brought Home
Rabbits need hay (alfalfa for young, timothy for adults), pellets and veg twice daily, fresh water, a dry 15-25 C home, and no baths. A new rabbit needs quiet, limited space, separation from residents, and a fecal test (not yet deworming) at the vet.
What happens if a Teddy eats rice?
A small amount of rice usually has little effect, as rice is a carbohydrate that provides energy and some nutrients. But Teddies should not eat too much, since they have little amylase in their gut and large amounts can cause vomiting, diarrhea, appetite loss, or constipation. Too much rice may also lead to obesity, poor digestion, or diabetes.
How can you tell a Teddy is having diarrhea?
A Teddy has diarrhea when its stools are soft, loose, watery, strongly smelly, and more frequent than normal. For diarrhea, feed easily digestible food like boiled chicken breast and millet porridge or softened kibble. Replenish fluids and add electrolytes to help recovery, and use probiotics if needed.
How often does a Shiba Inu go to the toilet?
A Shiba Inu usually toilets 2-3 times a day; more water or food means slightly more trips. Dogs feel the urge about 30 minutes after meals, so walk them then. Long absence may mean constipation.
What happens if a Teddy eats raw dumplings?
Raw dumplings can cause gut discomfort, indigestion, and bacterial infection. The thick skin is hard to digest; raw filling's starch and protein are undigested; and bacteria like Salmonella or E. coli in the filling can cause gut inflammation.
How Soon After a Teddy Throws Up from Carsickness Can It Be Fed?
For mild carsickness vomiting, feed after about 2 hours and offer glucose or vitamin C for energy. For severe vomiting and abdominal cramps, wait 12-24 hours and give probiotics.
What happens if an Alaskan Malamute eats rice?
Occasional rice is fine, as dogs are omnivores and digest some starch. But rice is high in carbs; too much burdens the gut, causing vomiting/diarrhea. Its nutrition is one-sided, so long-term feeding risks deficiency. If rice is the staple, add meat and vegetables, and avoid salty food to prevent shedding and tear stains.
What happens if a Bichon skips a day of food?
A Bichon over 3 months old usually fine skipping a day, but a weak one may over-hunger and hurt its gut, drooling or stomach pain. Under 3 months is fragile and a day's fast can cause low blood sugar, even death. Feed on a schedule: 5x/day at 2-3 months, 3x at 3-12 months, 2x over 1 year.