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How to Feed a Newly Weaned Puppy: Tips and Precautions
Newly weaned puppies need special feeding and care because their bodies and immune systems are fragile. Poor diet or daily management can cause poor development or gut, respiratory and parasite infections. Here are feeding methods and precautions.
Rabbit Viral Hemorrhagic Disease: Symptoms and Prevention
Rabbit viral hemorrhagic disease (RHD, or 'rabbit plague') is a highly contagious viral infection with up to 100% mortality and no specific cure. Control relies on the semi-annual RHD vaccine, strict hygiene, and disinfecting feed and water contaminated by sick rabbits.
Why Is My Cat Thin and Unable to Gain Weight?
If a cat eats normally but stays thin, take note — it may be sick. Common causes are internal parasites that steal nutrients, poor gut absorption, high activity (common in kittens), or low-quality grain-heavy kibble. Switch gradually to a nutritious, palatable food, and if weight keeps dropping, see a vet, since diet alone won't fix an underlying problem.
How to Care for Your Cat’s Teeth and Mouth
Without regular cleaning, food debris on a cat's teeth builds into plaque and then hard tartar, leading to gingivitis, periodontitis or stomatitis that may need extraction. Brush gradually using pet toothpaste and a cat toothbrush — start 2–3 times a week — and pay extra attention to flat-faced breeds like Persians and Himalayans.
What to Do When Your Guinea Pig Won’t Let You Touch It
Guinea pigs are seen as cute, gentle pets. But when still unfamiliar with the owner, a guinea pig may refuse to be touched and can resist or even bite when you try to interact. So what should you do when your guinea pig won't let you handle it?
Cat Sinusitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Cat sinusitis is common, usually from bacteria, viruses, fungi, or irritants, causing sneezing, nasal discharge, congestion, breathing trouble, snoring, red watery eyes, poor appetite, and lethargy. Severe cases show blood-tinged, foul-smelling discharge and may lead to brain complications. Treatment depends on cause and severity: bacterial cases need antibiotics, viral cases antivirals, plus nasal flushing and a cleaner environment.
When Is a Rabbit Considered a Senior, and How Should You Feed an Older Rabbit?
Most rabbits are seniors at 5+ years (small breeds earlier, giant breeds by 3-4). Aging shows as less appetite, more sleeping, lower activity, and a coarser coat. Care means a clean environment, extra protein with unlimited hay, and more companionship.
Why Is Your Chinchilla Having Diarrhea, and What to Do?
Normal chinchilla droppings are elliptical, slightly moist, firm, and smooth with tiny pores. Unformed or semi-solid stool means diarrhea - from poor digestion, spoiled food, chills, stress, or a dirty cage. Stop treats, feed hay, and see a vet if it persists.
French Bulldog Temperament: Is a Frenchie Easy to Keep?
The French Bulldog's cute, comical look has won many fans, but before getting one, people often know little about it. A Frenchie is greedy, lazy, and prone to body odor, and is not among the easier dogs to keep. Here is why.
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.