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Can Rabbits Eat Durian, and What Fruit to Avoid
Rabbits can eat a little durian but its high sugar risks indigestion, so fruit is best kept as an occasional treat; avoid avocado, persimmon, and citrus, which can cause blockage, toxins, or death.
Foods Hamsters Should Avoid
Although hamsters are omnivores, several foods are off-limits: acidic or stone-fruit, chocolate and coffee that harm the heart and nerves, watery greens like lettuce, and sticky rice or bread that sour the cheek pouches.
How to Prevent Periodontitis in Dogs and Cats
Periodontitis in cats and dogs is usually caused by infection from untimely oral cleaning. It refers to acute or chronic inflammation of the periodontal membrane and surrounding tissues, characterized by periodontal pocket formation, bone resorption, loose teeth, and gum recession, and is severe once it appears. To spare your pet this pain, let's learn prevention methods together.
How Does Dog Periodontitis Form?
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammation of the periodontal tissues. Early canine periodontitis is easy to overlook; it is usually only noticed after the inflammation spreads from the gums to the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone and develops into severe periodontitis. The condition has a formation process, and early detection and treatment are important. Read on to understand how it develops.
Treating Hamster Urine Calcium (Calciuria)
Milky or chalky urine can mean excess calcium, but in teddy bears it's often normal. This guide explains the real signs of calciuria, its causes, and the diet fix.
Dog Urine with Blood: Causes and What to Do
Blood in dog urine usually means tract injury or infection, but causes differ — urinary disease, an intact tom's mating friction, poisoning, or blood parasites. This guide covers each with the right treatment.
How to Handle Bad Breath in Rabbits
Many things cause rabbit bad breath, but the most common is an oral disease. If you notice bad breath, check for oral disease first. Whatever the cause, it needs prompt attention. This article shares measures to handle rabbit bad breath.
How to Judge a Dog’s Health by Its Gums
Healthy gums are pink and refill quickly after pressing. Blue means low oxygen (pneumonia, heart failure); white means blood loss or anemia; red means stomatitis, gingivitis, or heatstroke; bleeding points to gum disease or trauma.
What Causes a Rabbit to Smell Bad?
Many people mistakenly think rabbits are smelly animals, and parents often refuse to let children keep pet rabbits for that reason. In fact, rabbits are very clean and do not smell even without frequent baths. This article explains the four common causes of odor in rabbits.
Why Does Your Dog Keep Hiccupping—Eating Too Much?
Dog hiccups are diaphragm spasms from swallowed air, gassy food, stress, fast eating, or poor digestion. Soothe with warm water and calm; nonstop hiccups with vomiting may mean gastric torsion—see a vet.