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How to bathe a Samoyed to keep its coat white?
A Samoyed's coat is naturally snow-white; normal washing keeps it white and shiny. Use dog-specific shampoo, since human products damage coat and skin. Do not bathe too often, which harms the skin barrier. Feed a light diet with protein, lecithin, and unsaturated fats for coat health.
How to remove fishy odor from a dog’s mouth?
A dog's mouth odor may come from oral or digestive issues. Manage diet (less meat, avoid long-term soft food, feed probiotics and vitamins) and maintain oral hygiene by brushing daily and using pet mouthwash or dental gel after meals.
At what age do Border Collies’ ears stand up?
Not all Border Collies have erect ears; the ears usually set by about four months, and if still down then, the dog may be a floppy-eared type. They start erecting around six weeks and settle at 4-5 months. Ensure enough calcium; aids like ear supports can help.
Is feeding ornamental fish with bloodworms good?
Bloodworms have pros and cons, mostly cons. As natural live food they are protein-rich and improve appetite, but they are dirty and may carry parasites and bacteria, easily causing infection or gut problems.
What happens if a cat eats vegetables?
Occasional vegetables cause no harm, as cats can digest a little, but large amounts cause vomiting and diarrhea. Long-term vegan feeding causes malnutrition, thinness, and low immunity. Meat should be the staple, with kibble plus some meat.
What happens if a dog eats facial tissue?
Eating tissue can cause indigestion, as tissue is tough and does not break down easily in water. Large amounts may cause vomiting, abdominal pain, and appetite loss. Tissues also contain additives and talc that burden the gut. Pica from mineral deficiency may be the cause.
How do you know parvovirus is cured?
Parvo shows frequent vomiting, poor appetite, lethargy, and bloody stool. Relief of vomiting and diarrhea with returning appetite means improvement. A blood test should confirm white and red cells are normal. After cure, keep the diet nutritious and digestible.
What happens if a rabbit is not vaccinated?
Not vaccinating raises the risk of rabbit hemorrhagic disease and pasteurella, severe in large farms. But one or two pet rabbits at home are usually fine, since they rarely go out or meet other rabbits. Pet rabbits more need coccidiosis prevention via deworming and clean diet.
How to feed Tibetan Mastiff puppies after birth?
In the first 1 to 2 months the pups nurse and the mother cares for them; supplement her diet with chicken, beef, eggs, and bone soup. After one month, when milk is insufficient, feed easily digested liquid food in small frequent meals, 5 to 6 times daily.
How long after neutering can a dog eat?
Normally a dog can eat 8 hours after neuter surgery. Because the dog just had surgery, appetite and digestion are weak, so feed nutritious and easily digestible food like meat porridge or softened kibble. During wound recovery keep the dog warm and let it get some sun.