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What Breed Is This Cat?
From the photo it is a calico, possibly mixed with other breeds. Calicos are a type of Chinese rural cat, lively, curious, friendly and adaptable to homes.
6-Week Kitten’s Right Eye Smaller, Eyelid Red and Swollen
Around the eye there is hair loss and scabbing; likely ringworm (fungal). Use a collar, disinfect environment, add immunity nutrients; topical/oral antifungals unsafe at this age, so rely on care.
Where Do Alpacas Live?
Alpacas are native to the Andes region of South America, mainly in Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador. They have been domesticated for over 6,000 years and now live in many countries, thriving in dry, open grasslands and semi-desert areas.
Why Does a Dog Eat Dirt?
Dogs eat dirt from extreme hunger, missing trace elements, poor nutrition, or gut upset. Missed meals cause hunger-driven eating; lacking minerals causes pica. Find the cause to treat it properly.
What Fish Should Zebrafish Not Be Kept With?
Zebrafish are tropical, preferring 24-26 C, so they don't suit cold-water fish that need cooler water and would suffer stunted growth. As small, gentle fish, they also shouldn't be mixed with large or aggressive fish that may bully them.
Is 30 Degrees Celsius Okay for Keeping Silver Arowana?
Silver arowana are tropical; juveniles tolerate 30 C, which aids growth, but adults do better at 26-28 C. Sustained 30 C speeds metabolism, causing weight loss, poor appetite, and possibly shorter life.
What Fish Can Kiss Fish Be Kept With?
Kissing gouramis are peaceful and suit other gentle, similar-sized fish like angelfish, black mollies, gouramis, tetras, and red swordtails. Avoid aggressive fish like parrot cichlids and tiger barbs, and don't mix with cold-water fish.
What Happens If a Teddy Eats Human Feces?
Human feces carry bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli that can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and appetite loss, plus bad breath and dental issues. It may signal a mineral deficiency (pica), so vary the diet for balanced nutrition.
What Happens If Flowerhorn Cichlid Water Exceeds 32 Degrees Celsius?
For fry, 32 C is ideal and boosts growth, but sub-adult and adult flowerhorns do best at 27-30 C. Sustained 32 C can speed metabolism, cause weight loss, poor appetite, oxygen shortage, and shorten lifespan.
My Cat’s Eye Film and Ringworm Won’t Heal and It Has Stopped Eating, Even Its Favorite Treats
Persistent ringworm suggests drug resistance or a secondary infection, needing a different medication plus skin support and environmental disinfection. The white-film symptom may be a complication, so a vet check is advised.