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Why Does an Arowana Lie on the Tank Bottom, and How to Respond?
Many arowana keepers have seen the fish lie on the tank bottom, but few know why. Our veterinarian details the causes and responses, hoping to help.
What Causes an Arowana to Lie on the Tank Bottom?
Arowana are very sensitive to environment and water changes; noise or big changes inside or outside the tank can cause lying low, as can big water changes or large pH or temperature swings. Our veterinarian details the causes.
My Cat Has Been Using the Litter Box Frequently the Last Two Days, Sometimes Producing Nothing, with Little Volume, Crouching a Long Time, and Licking Its Bottom
Frequent litter-box trips with little urine likely signal a urinary issue such as idiopathic cystitis, urethritis, urethral spasm, stones, or blockage, often from strong stress or low water intake. If the cat cannot urinate, seek urgent vet care.
How Thin Is Too Thin for a Dog?
To judge if a dog is too thin, feel its abdomen: a healthy dog has a little subcutaneous fat, firm elastic muscle, hard-to-feel ribs, and a rounded tail. If ribs are easily felt and muscle is sparse, the dog is thin.
How to Care for a British Shorthair Blue Cat?
Daily care for a British Shorthair blue cat starts with balanced nutrition tailored to its age, health, and activity level. Regular brushing and bathing help prevent matting and skin problems.
What are the easiest tropical fish to keep?
Hardy, adaptable beginner fish include guppies, zebra danios, tiger barbs, moonfish, swordtails, gouramis, black skirts, parrot fish, and oscars. Learn each species' habits and keep them scientifically for healthy growth.
Taboos When Getting Along with Cats
Cats are very sensitive animals, and there are many things owners should pay attention to when living with them. Failing to avoid these can make a cat turn on you. Our veterinarian details some taboos when getting along with cats.
Where You Should Never Hit a Dog
Never strike a dog on the nose, tail, belly, or legs — these areas hold delicate nerves, breathing passages, organs, or fragile bones, and a hard blow can cause lasting damage. If you lose your temper, a light pat on the thick thigh or rump is the only safe option, but training works far better than hitting.
Causes of Acquired Arowana Drop-Eye
Factors causing acquired arowana drop-eye include feeding, water level, light, and the keeping environment. In general, acquired drop-eye results from incorrect keeping methods. Although drop-eye is not a disease and causes no harm, it seriously affects appearance. Our veterinarian details the causes, hoping keepers will take preventive measures.
What Does Arowana Drop-Eye Mean?
Drop-eye is a normal physiological phenomenon in arowana, common in fish kept in aquariums, and silver arowana are even more prone to it. Drop-eye does not affect health but seriously impacts appearance and reduces ornamental value. Keepers should take preventive measures. Our veterinarian mainly introduces the causes of arowana drop-eye to help with prevention.