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Why Does My Dog Eat Everything?
Dogs that eat anything may simply be naturally food-driven, but constant scavenging or swallowing non-food objects points to a problem such as pica or internal parasites. Addressing it requires regular exercise, a consistent feeding routine, refusal training, and scheduled deworming. A balanced diet that supplies essential micronutrients also helps prevent nutrient-deficiency pica.
What to Do If Your Rabbit Has Fleas
If your rabbit has fleas, isolate it first and disinfect its environment to kill fleas there. Then treat the rabbit with a cat-safe topical flea product (few rabbit-specific ones exist), watching the dose to avoid poisoning, and use an Elizabethan collar. Keep the habitat clean and check the coat regularly to prevent reinfestation.
What happens if a cat eats cat litter?
Eating litter causes indigestion, gas, pain, vomiting and constipation. A few grains licked accidentally are usually fine, but deliberate eating needs watching; if vomiting or diarrhea, fast half a day and give probiotics, else see a vet. It may signal pica or scented litter; fix the cause.
How do you keep an arowana (dragon fish)?
Arowanas are large, needing a big tank, at least 150x80x60 cm, with clear glass. Keep water at 28-30 C with a heater, pH 6.5-7.5, change 1/3 every 3-5 days. They are omnivorous; feed 1-2 times daily to 70-80 percent full, with some animal and plant food.
My cat licked fipronil flea medicine and foamed at the mouth, will it die?
Licking fipronil flea medicine can poison a cat and be life-threatening; a small amount may be broken down by immunity, but larger amounts without treatment cause violent vomiting, seizures, and lethargy. Chronic signs are poor appetite, lethargy, weight loss, so see a vet and run liver and kidney tests. Apply topical medicine along a line on the skin; if it lands elsewhere, use an Elizabethan collar to prevent licking.
How does a Belgian Malinois act toward strangers?
A Malinois is wary of strangers due to strong territory sense; it watches closely but rarely attacks first. If a stranger enters its territory it barks a warning, and poorly trained ones may attack. Socialize from a young age to build obedience and reduce aggression. Loyal to owners, well-trained ones make great guards and companions.
What happens if a dog has high blood lipids?
High lipids cause indigestion, lethargy, unwillingness to move; the dog is obese with much fat and risks diabetes, acute pancreatitis, eye disease, nerve paralysis. Feed low- or no-fat high-fiber food plus niacin and lipid-lowering drugs. Feed on schedule, exercise, and watch for signs.
What happens if a dog eats a stone?
A stone can scratch the gut or cause blockage, with pain, vomiting, constipation, poor appetite. Take an X-ray or ultrasound to find size and place; small ones may pass naturally with observation, large ones need surgery. Eating stones may signal pica, so add vitamins and minerals and vary the diet.
How to reduce swelling of a Teddy’s vulva?
Swelling may be heat (estrus), with red, bleeding vulva and slight discharge; keep clean and away from males. If not in heat, suspect fungal or bacterial infection; see a vet. If unavailable, try pet anti-inflammatory pills plus topical antibacterial spray for 5-7 days, continuing 2-3 weeks until healed.
What happens if a dog misses its fourth vaccine shot?
The core vaccine series is usually three shots; the fourth is typically the rabies vaccine. Without rabies vaccination you cannot register the dog, and it risks rabies from other animals, endangering the family. Rabies and core vaccines need not be given together, so just visit the vet. If the missed fourth shot was actually a core vaccine, antibody levels should be checked first.