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Why does my hamster lose fur?
Common causes: poor diet, seasonal shedding, parasites, old age, or skin disease. Single-nutrient or deficient food causes malnutrition and shedding; aging brings loose skin and hair loss (normal); spring/autumn seasonal shedding is normal. But skin disease causes shedding with redness, dandruff, and itch-needs treatment.
What does a side-necked turtle mainly eat?
The side-necked turtle is omnivorous, eating plants, insects, and small aquatic animals in nature. In captivity feed commercial pellets, small fish/shrimp, frozen bloodworms, aquatic plants, and vegetable leaves; keep variety and balance animal and plant foods to avoid malnutrition.
My cat is about four months old; after recovering from panleukopenia its head trembles, hind legs are weak, and it walks with difficulty
After feline panleukopenia, head tremor, hind-leg weakness, and walking difficulty may be side effects of too many antibiotics during treatment, damaging the nerves or causing osteopathy—aftermath needing time and rehab. It can also be severe malnutrition or weakness (anemic, underfed), so give high-quality food and vet-advised blood and calcium supplements; or B-vitamin deficiency causing neuritis, needing vitamins. If it persists or worsens, see a vet.
Why does a Golden Retriever get anemia?
Many things cause Golden Retriever anemia, including excessive blood loss, immune-mediated disease, infectious disease, parasites, and malnutrition. External or internal bleeding from injury can cause it; immune disease attacking red cells reduces production; and distemper or whipworm/hookworm infection also leads to anemia.
What causes fin rot in red parrot fish?
Fin rot in red parrot fish is usually from poor water quality, fighting, or poor nutrition. Crowded space or low temperature also contributes, and injuries that get infected make it worse.
My kitten won’t drink milk, is weak, and lethargic—what should I do?
A kitten that refuses milk and is weak or lethargic may be suffering from poor nutrition, digestive issues, or illness. Dehydration or low blood sugar from infection can also cause these signs, so urgent veterinary care is advised.
How should a dog with short bowel syndrome be cared for, and what can it eat besides canned food?
Care depends on the surgery and pathology, with a high-nutrient easily digested diet in small meals. Besides cans, offer minced meat, broth, and nutritional rice paste; avoid lactose.
What do hedgehogs eat?
Hedgehogs are omnivores, mainly eating insects and earthworms plus some small animals and vegetables. Pet hedgehogs do well on specialized feed with added live prey and produce.
My dog hasn’t eaten or drunk for 3 days and is vomiting
Three days of no eating or drinking plus vomiting is an emergency suggesting serious gut disease, blockage, or infection. Seek veterinary care at once.
How long can a Luo han fish (flowerhorn) go without food?
A flowerhorn can survive 10 days without food, but prolonged fasting causes poor nutrition and slow growth. Feed once or twice daily.