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My hamster is listless, keeps its eyes closed and pants, and is weak in its limbs, but its temperature seems normal so it doesn’t look like heatstroke
Panting and limb weakness can signal low blood sugar, infection, or heart disease, and bluish-purple skin points to poor circulation or oxygen deprivation. Prompt veterinary examination is important because delaying care could put the hamster's life at risk.
Why don’t dogs get cavities?
Dogs can get cavities but rarely - low-sugar diets, thick enamel, and chewing to clean teeth all help prevent them.
What kinds of cake are toxic to dogs?
Cake is too sugary and fatty for dogs; chocolate and grape cakes are especially toxic and can be fatal.
How good is Shenglaizhi dog food?
Shenglaizhi is a Japanese-formula dog food made in China with vague ingredients and lots of grain; its fat is too low to meet standards.
How good is Jialezhi dog food?
Jialezhi is reportedly developed in Japan and formulated as a complete dog food for the Chinese market. It is divided by life stage into puppy, adult, and senior formulas. However, nutritionally it is not very high: the first two ingredients in every formula are corn and wheat, the animal protein is chicken meal, and corn gluten meal is added to boost crude protein. Its fiber source is beet pulp, a low-value sugar-industry byproduct with anti-nutritional factors, so it should not be overfed.
My 2-month-old kitten has a cold, won’t eat, and is sneezing
Likely herpes or calicivirus. Get the kitten to a vet for fluids to avoid dehydration and low blood sugar, then test (CBC, PCR) before medicating. If a vet isn't immediately possible and there's no fever/eye discharge/mouth ulcers, a pet antibiotic (amoxi-clav, doxycycline) plus lysine, vitamin C, and protein may help.
What happens if a dog eats a lot of ice cream?
Dogs digest dairy poorly, and ice cream's sugar and additives can cause real problems. Here is what to watch for.
Can dogs eat mung beans?
Dogs can eat cooked mung beans in small amounts, but not puppies. Here is the guidance.
Can dogs eat yellow peach?
Dogs can eat yellow peach in moderation - remove the pit and skip canned. Here is the safe way.
Can cats eat cookies?
Cats should not eat cookies - starch, sugar and fat burden them. Chocolate or scallion cookies are toxic. Here is why.