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I had a cold today and then kissed my hamster; in the afternoon it kept pressing itself under the tunnel and making noises. At first I thought it was the wood shavings, changed to dust-free, and it made fewer noises but still does. Is this a cold or a respiratory problem?
Frequent noises can come from temperatures that are too hot or cold, or from fright, given a hamster's keen hearing. Cold symptoms include lethargy, low appetite, soft stools, and later sneezing or runny nose. If it does not improve, seek veterinary care, as severe cases can be fatal.
How Often Should You Change Cat Litter?
Change the litter about every seven days for a cat with normal stools, sooner if it has loose or frequent stools. Scoop daily, disinfect the box with a mild pet-safe product when refilling, and pick a low-dust, lightly scented or unscented litter — tofu litter is a popular, flushable choice. Letting litter sit breeds bacteria and parasites and can drive the cat to soil the house.
Can Dogs Get Asthma Too? What Causes It?
Yes — dogs can develop asthma just like people. It is an allergic disease, more common in middle-aged, young, and small breeds. Read on for the causes, symptoms, and prevention of dog asthma.
How to Choose Hamster Bedding
Bedding does more than let hamsters burrow; choice affects health. Use dust-free, unscented material, change it regularly to avoid bacteria and odor, switch by season, avoid wood shavings in summer, watch for allergies, and skip wood shavings for long-haired hamsters. Buy from a proper pet shop; never use industrial wood shavings.
Common Causes and Medications for Cough in Dogs and Cats
A cough in dogs and cats can be dry or productive and stems from viruses, bacterial respiratory infection, parasites (heartworm, roundworm), irritants or foreign bodies. Treatment targets the cause — antivirals, antibiotics, dewormers, bronchodilators and cough suppressants — while vaccines, regular deworming and a clean, dust-free home prevent most cases.
My guinea pig sneezes every ten minutes or so – is it dust or a chill?
Guinea pig sneezing can come from strong smells, water in the nose, dust or a chill. Check for a runny nose; if so, treat with Yin Qiao San or children's cold medicine in the right dose, and clear dust from the bedding.
How Do You Bathe a Hamster?
Hamsters originate from desert regions and are suited to dry conditions, so they must never be washed with water and should only be cleaned with bath sand. Prepare a dry, dust-free sand to avoid irritating their respiratory tract.
What should I do if my cat sneezes and has eye discharge?
Sneezing and eye discharge may be irritation, cold, or feline rhinotracheitis. Keep the environment dust-free; for a chill, warm it and give cold medicine. Don't rule out rhinotracheitis; if no relief, see a vet.
What kind of cat litter is better?
Good litter has little dust, solid clumping, strong deodorizing, no sticking to the bottom, and good value. Common types: bentonite (cheap, absorbent, dusty), paper (dust-free, absorbent, weak deodorizing), tofu (good absorption and deodorizing, pricey), crystal (low dust, economical, convenient but expensive).
Bedding Options for Hamsters
Common hamster beddings include wood shavings, paper cotton, and cat litter, and whichever you choose must be changed often. For summer, low-heat options like cooling sand, tofu litter, and wood pellets keep hamsters from overheating.