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Why Arowana Refuse to Eat
Many factors cause arowana to refuse food - large water-quality swings, sudden environmental change, indigestion, a monotonous diet, or illness. Solutions differ by cause: change and stabilize the water, let the fish rest quietly, fast and regulate digestion, vary the diet, or treat the specific disease. Check water, environment, food, and health to find the cause.
What Are the Symptoms of Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) in Cats?
Symptoms of feline hypoglycemia include seizures, weak or limp limbs, lethargy, slowed responses, and pale gums. It is confirmed with a blood chemistry test, and treatment must address the underlying cause. This article details the causes and treatment of low blood sugar in cats.
Best Cat Breeds for First-Time Owners
More people want cats but struggle to pick a breed. Good starter cats are hardy, affordable, and easygoing — this guide covers the British Shorthair (blue), Chinese Li Hua, American Shorthair, Siamese, and orange tabby.
Hamster keeps making puffing sounds, mouth-breathes while sleeping, but active; about two or three days
Puffing with good spirits may be dust, inhaled debris, or smells. Change to low-dust bedding and clear odors; clean the nose. If persistent, consider illness like heat or respiratory disease.
What Should I Do About My Cat’s Diarrhea?
Diarrhea has many causes - diet, indigestion, parasites, gastritis, viruses. If the cat is energetic, fast it briefly and give probiotics or smectite, watch; if no relief, see a vet to avoid dehydration.
My Hamster Sleeps Constantly, Is Weak, and Walks Slowly – Is It Dying?
Lethargy and inactivity are common signs of illness - see a vet. If not convenient, keep the environment warm and give glucose, watch for improvement. Hamsters are sensitive to temperature swings; if no improvement, seek care.
I fed my puppy some congee; first time in a crate it keeps crying and vomiting. What should I do?
Vomiting after congee is often indigestion or reflux, worse if the pup jumps around; withhold food and give probiotics. Crying in the crate is anxiety from being unaccustomed; watch its spirits and see a vet if it stays unwell.
Does My Hamster Have Wet Tail? There’s Also a Burnt Smell
Wet tail signs: watery grayish-white foul stools, wet dirty tail, poor appetite, hunched back, low activity; severe cases show bloody stool or rectal prolapse. Ordinary diarrhea is different—if symptoms are severe and rapid, treat wet tail promptly.
My cat’s rear looks swollen and the fur there is brown lately; is that uterine concentration?
The photo likely shows a swollen vulva with discharge, not the anus. Causes include heat, pregnancy, or pyometra. If spirits and temperature are normal with no blood or odor, pyometra is unlikely; stop licking and see a vet if unsure.
Dog keeps standing with head lowered, and sometimes cries out in pain, looks very listless
Standing with head lowered likely means head/neck discomfort from disease or depression from illness; a sick dog's body droops and spirits fade. Crying out suggests severe pain; check the head for sprain, neck or nerve damage, but confirmation needs imaging at the vet. If no recovery, get an exam and treatment.