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When will a digging dog give birth?
Pregnant dogs usually dig a few hours before delivery and typically start labor 5-6 hours after digging. Prepare a warm, quiet whelping area and items (scissors, heating pad, thread, iodine, tissue); have food and water ready for after birth.
What to watch for after a dog’s inhaled anesthesia?
After inhaled anesthesia the respiratory system may be affected, so watch breathing closely and act at once on rapid, slow, or stopped breathing to avoid suffocation. Body temperature drops and chills are likely, so keep the dog warm with a blanket or heating pad, and place it in a safe spot until it wakes.
How to Shave a Samoyed?
Shaving a Samoyed: first prepare a pet clipper and choose the right blade for the length you want to keep. Start at the back, moving with the direction of hair growth, and keep the blade away from the skin to avoid cuts and burns.
What bedding should I use for a hamster in winter?
Use paper cotton, cotton, or wood shavings—they keep the cage dry and warm. Paper cotton/cotton insulate better than shavings, so prefer those in winter. Also add heating pads/blankets for warmth.
How to Treat White Discharge in a Rabbit’s Eyes
White discharge in a rabbit's eyes can come from a heating-up diet, long irritant fur, or inflammation like conjunctivitis. Adjust the diet, trim surrounding fur and clean the space, or use rabbit eye drops plus an Elizabethan collar for infection.
What Is the Best Water Temperature for Keeping Blood Parrot Cichlids?
The blood parrot cichlid, with its chubby body, soft fins, and bright red color, is loved by fish keepers. What is the best water temperature for keeping them? Today our team explains the temperature and care methods.
Pros and Cons of Feeding Pelleted Diet to Parrots
Although pellets meet most of a parrot's nutritional needs, the manufacturing and heating process can degrade vitamins and minerals, causing some loss. So besides pellets, supplement what the bird lacks. Our team explains the pros, cons, and precautions of pellet feeding.
What to Do When a Parrot Is Egg-Bound?
Egg-binding is not rare, even in previously healthy layers. Handle it promptly or the parrot may die. Our team shares solutions.
Symptoms and Treatment of Eye Inflammation in Dogs
Inflamed dog eyes show red bloodshot whites, heavier tear stains, and, if ignored, pus and eyelid ulcers. Clean the eye, use saline or antibiotic eye drops and erythromycin ointment, and see a vet if it does not improve.
How to Keep Your Guinea Pig Warm During Seasonal Changes
Guinea pigs are comfortable at 20-28°C; below 20°C they need warming. Seasonal swings bring sudden cold snaps, so keep them indoors, block drafts with towels or boxes, raise the cage off the cold floor, and use heating pads or blankets if it gets colder.