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How Turtles Hibernate
Not every turtle needs to hibernate—many tropical species (e.g., Matamata, Malayan snail-eating turtle, yellow-spotted river turtle) should not. For those that do, only healthy turtles should, after a two-week pre-hibernation fast to clear the gut. Methods are shallow-water (over-the-back) or buried-in-substrate; after hibernation, warm up gradually and do not feed until temperatures exceed 20°C.
My cat has had feline distemper for 7 days, hasn’t defecated, vomited white foam once, but is eating on its own
Not defecating for seven days after feline distemper may be constipation from slowed gut motility and weakened digestion, or from eating little. Professional diagnosis and dietary care are needed; the vet may do abdominal palpation, blood and fecal tests, and give laxatives, probiotics, and fluids.
How long does it take for a dog to pass a swallowed button?
A dog that swallows a button will usually pass it within two days. Feeding fiber-rich food helps move it along, but a large button may need a vet check.
Chinchilla laniger
The Chinchilla laniger (Chinchilla laniger) is native to the Andes Mountains of South America, where it lives in caves and rock crevices at about 1,600 m elevation. Its appearance resembles that of a rabbit and a squirrel. A special feature is its pair of large, bright, ruby-red eyes, which are beautiful.
Why Do Goldfish Lose Buoyancy (Swim Bladder)?
Lost buoyancy (swim bladder disorder) is a common goldfish disease many owners meet. Signs include the fish lying on its side or upside down, floating at the surface or sinking to the bottom. This article focuses on the common causes of swim bladder loss in goldfish.
Benefits and Risks of Spaying or Neutering Your Rabbit
A rabbit in season can spray urine, chew furniture and wires, turn irritable, and even bite. Spaying or neutering curbs these behaviors and also prevents over-breeding and lowers the risk of reproductive cancers, extending a doe's life. The procedure does carry surgical risks—anesthesia, wound infection, and slowed gut motility—but they are low in experienced hands, and timing matters most.
Two-month-old Corgi ate plastic foam in the morning and vomited, stool normal; ate kibble at 6pm, passed yellow fluid at night
Vomiting and diarrhea after eating foam may be gastroenteritis from a foreign object. If little was eaten and it was vomited out, fast the dog and observe while giving probiotics.
My Malinois accidentally ate a whole bar of soap. What should I do?
Take the dog to the hospital promptly to avoid delay, and watch for discomfort such as vomiting, loss of appetite, drowsiness, diarrhea or lack of stool. Gastroenteritis symptoms last about a week and need plenty of water or fluids plus mucosal protectors, antiemetics and antidiarrheals.
Will a dog stop eating after ingesting xylitol gum?
A dog that eats xylitol gum may lose its appetite because xylitol is dangerous to dogs. Found in sugar-free gum, mints, and some toothpastes, even a few pieces can cause severe low blood sugar.
What if a dog eats a desiccant?
Identify the desiccant; quicklime burns the gut causing pain, vomiting, bloody stool, even death - seek a vet. Silica gel usually passes if small.