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Basenji
The Basenji has many skin folds that easily harbor bacteria and cause mange and other skin diseases, so daily cleanliness is especially important, with more baths in summer. Food should be given in proper amounts - too little harms growth, too much causes obesity and lethargy.
What Causes a Hamster to Lose Fur?
Hamster fur loss comes from poor diet, aging, seasonal shedding, or skin disease from a damp cage. Most cases are normal or diet-related; keep the cage dry and ventilated, balance nutrition, and see a vet if redness or itching appears.
Why Is My Bearded Dragon Having Diarrhea?
Lizard diarrhea is often from too much water in food (fruit/veg like strawberries, tomatoes, apples), mild indigestion (normal appetite), or enteritis (no eating, weak, dark chin — needs meds). Give electrolytes and raise temperature (38°C day, 20-30°C night), try reptile probiotics, and for suspected enteritis use an anti-diarrhea drug. Avoid moldy food and keep the enclosure clean.
Importance of Daily Pet Care and Essential Tools
Choosing to keep a pet means learning daily care to help prevent disease and keep it healthy. Here is why routine pet care matters and the tools you need.
How to Get a Cat to Drink More Water
Once you have a pet cat, you have to look after its health even when your own life is rough. Cats that dislike drinking water are prone not only to internal heat but also to a much higher risk of urinary tract disease. So how do you get a cat to drink more water? Here are some practical tips.
What should a Border Collie eat during shedding season?
During shedding, boost nutrition: puppies need protein, vitamins, and minerals for shiny new coat; adults benefit from lecithin, fish oil, and vitamin B. Brush often to remove loose fur and aid skin metabolism.
What to Do When Your Dog’s Fur Is Badly Matted
Because dogs are covered in fur, if the owner does not groom it well, the coat can become matted and dull. So what do you do when matting is severe? Here our experts explain how to handle matted dog fur.
What to Do When a Pet Turtle Loses Its Appetite
A turtle's low appetite comes from non-disease causes—water below 25°C or a new environment—or disease: pneumonia (floating, mouth-breathing), gastroenteritis (loose stool), or bleeding from sharp objects, parasites, or stones. Warm the water or treat the illness. This article explains how to tell which.
What Happens When a Cat Goes Through Coat Blow?
Cats usually start blowing coat at 6-8 months. During this period old fur sheds and fuller, shinier fur grows. Shedding increases and fur mats easily, so brush daily to remove loose hair. Feed protein- and vitamin-rich foods to boost skin resistance and promote growth and prevent skin disease.
What to Do If a Golden Coin Turtle Has Shell Rot
Treating golden coin turtle shell rot starts with observing severity, since mild and severe cases differ in method, choose the most suitable based on the actual symptoms. Our pet care specialists analyze the treatment methods.