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How to Pick a Healthy Bearded Dragon
The bearded dragon is not very common in China, but as the world's third-most-popular pet lizard it has grown popular in recent years. Many are curious about this gentle, handsome reptile and want to try keeping one. Here is how a beginner should choose a healthy bearded dragon.
Why Is My Chinchilla Shivering? Common Causes and Fixes
A chinchilla may shiver from stress in a new, noisy home, from cold when the temperature drops too low, or from pain when it is sick or hurt. Calm and warm the environment for the first two; for pain—with signs like not eating, weeping eyes, fever, or reluctance to move—see a vet to find the cause. Most shivering falls into these three categories.
Can a mother dog with 23-day-old puppies go out for 3 hours?
It is generally not recommended to take a mother dog out during lactation. She will worry about her puppies and may become anxious or aggressive; her immunity is low after birth and she may get sick; the puppies are not yet a month old and need her warmth. If you must go out, prepare protective measures and care for the pups.
My dog, over a year old, hasn’t eaten for five or six days, only drinks sometimes, low spirits—what is wrong?
Not eating often means serious illness; observe other signs and get a full exam for the cause. Try tempting with canned food, paste or meat to see if it is just picky; if so, fix diet and stop human food. If it tries but can't eat, check the mouth for objects, dental or stomatitis. Watch for diarrhea or vomiting—if present, it may be poisoning, infection or organ failure; see a vet.
Common Diseases of Blood Parrot Fish and How to Treat Them
White spot, black spot, head-hole disease, and enteritis are all very common in blood parrot fish. To help owners respond better, here are treatments for each of these diseases.
My dog has not wanted to eat, is low in spirits, stays in its bed, and will not go out; what is wrong?
Not eating with low energy likely means illness; see a vet to avoid misdiagnosis. Watch for vomiting, diarrhea, fever (parvo/corona if unvaccinated), or respiratory signs (kennel cough, distemper). If no symptoms, heat or cold may be the cause.
My Scottish Fold is in a squatting posture; is it having an attack or just constipating in the litter box?
One posture cannot confirm illness, but if the hind paws cannot fully touch the ground and joints are swollen, it is likely osteochondrodysplasia. Get an X-ray; when affected, the tail is stiff and limbs deformed.
How to Tell If a Pomeranian Is Healthy
Check eyes, ears, mouth and anus for no redness, odor or discharge; coat should be smooth and glossy; and the dog should be active with good appetite. Sudden drops signal illness.
How can I tell if my cat is sick?
Watch the cat's spirit, stools, face, and skin for warning signs such as lethargy, diarrhea, eye discharge, and shedding. Multiple checks help confirm illness.
Do Cats Get Lonely?
Cats do feel lonely. Left alone for long periods with no companion, a cat will become lonely and may even develop depression, so consider whether you can give enough companionship before adopting. Signs include staring at the TV or window and losing interest in toys; the fix is more interaction, plus proper feeding, a clean environment, and constant access to water.