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Why a Cat’s Nose Is Wet or Dry
Why does a cat's nose feel wet? Here is a detailed explanation.
What to Do When a Parrot Has a Cold, and Which Medicine to Use
Parrots catch colds from temperature change or bacterial and viral infection. Use bird-specific medicine such as gentamicin or oxytetracycline, keep the bird warm, and prevent recurrence with good hygiene and a stable temperature.
Can a Parrot’s Cold Heal on Its Own?
A parrot's cold, like ours, can come from temperature change or bacteria. Never give human cold medicine. Whether it self-heals depends on the cause — viral and bacterial colds usually cannot. Learn the symptoms and care.
What to Do When a Parrot Shivers
A shivering parrot is usually reacting to cold, fright, or parasites. Keep the cage above 5°C and the temperature stable, calm the bird after shocks, and watch for parasites or other illness — seek a vet if trembling is severe or the bird stops eating.
How to Feed a Newborn Chinchilla Kit
Newborn kits nurse once dry; hand-feed with diluted formula (2-4 ml, 4-5x/day) if there are more than 3 kits or the mother neglects them. Keep them at 10-20 C, secure the cage, and wean by 6 weeks (2 months fully), separating by sex to avoid early breeding.
How does a puppy catch a cold?
Causes include low temperature (weak thermoregulation lowers body heat and invites illness), high humidity (raises infection and skin-disease risk), direct contact with ice or cold water (sharp temperature drop), and prolonged cold-wind exposure causing colds or laryngitis. Keep it warm and use pet cold medicine if sneezing or runny nose appears.
Armadillo Lizard
The armadillo lizard (Cordylidae) is a hardy, diurnal lizard from the dry savannas of eastern and southern Africa, reaching up to 48 cm. Omnivorous and relatively easy to keep, it needs a dry enclosure with UVB lighting, a hide, and a varied diet of insects and greens.