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Why does my cat like to scratch the sofa?
Common reasons: boredom, nail sharpening, marking territory. Cats need to scratch; without a post they use furniture. They also have scent glands on their paws and mark territory. Provide a scratching post or cat tree to reduce it.
My cat has very thin fur just below the ear, almost showing skin with a mark like a birthmark – is that normal?
The thin fur between a cat's ear and eye is usually normal; that area holds scent glands (periauricular glands) used for marking. Watch for color change or itch, which would need a vet check.
Why does cat earwax smell bad?
Smelly earwax comes from microbes breaking down ear oils and from infections or scent glands. Ear infections by bacteria or fungi are a common cause.
My Hamster’s Genitals Are Swollen — What Should I Do?
Swelling may be normal heat in females, a urethral infection, or a blocked scent gland. Clean and treat based on the cause.
Why does my dog scoot its bottom on the ground?
Dogs scoot to clean themselves, relieve itch or pain, or mark territory. Common triggers are fecal residue or anal-gland problems, and scent glands may also be used to mark boundaries.
Signs That Your Hamster Is in Heat
Male hamsters can breed from 1.5 months and females from 2 months. In heat, males swell and mark with scent glands while females raise their tails; separate the sexes during heat to avoid surprise litters of 5 to 7 pups.
My cat went bald under the ears and stopped eating after a bath—what’s wrong?
If a cat did not lose fur or stop eating before a bath but after the bath goes bald under the ears and won't eat, possible causes: 1. stress from a scary bath causing anorexia; 2. the ear area has a scent gland and normally sparser fur, and washing off excess oil and loose fur makes it look bolder—usually no heavy treatment, just clean and add nutrition; 3. environment change or stress causing anorexia. Watch closely; if it persists or shows vomiting, diarrhea, or no eating, see a vet.
Caring for a Roborovski Hamster
The Roborovski (or 'father' dwarf hamster) is tiny and timid, so it needs a warm acrylic cage, a calm adjustment period, and a varied but careful diet — avoid loquat, peach and spicy food. Watch for cheek-pouch inflammation and clean the scent gland regularly.
How can you tell a male hamster from a female?
First, the male's anus is far from the genitals while the female's are close together. Second, around one month the male shows a scent gland line on the belly while the female has none and has two rows of nipples. Finally, adult males have two large testicles and females a pointed triangular rear.
At what age can a macaroni rat breed?
Male macaroni rats can breed at about 1.5 months, females at about 2 months. In heat, males' scent glands enlarge and mark territory.