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When do cats start growing teeth?
Kittens generally start teething at 2 to 3 weeks of age, and their baby teeth are all in by about 6 weeks. Between 4 and 6 months the baby teeth gradually fall out and permanent teeth come in. During this period kittens have a strong urge to chew, so owners can offer teething sticks to ease discomfort. The permanent teeth are usually fully grown by around 6 months.
My cat has a red bump by its tooth; is it gingivitis?
A red bump by the tooth is likely gingivitis or periodontitis from poor oral care; use an antibacterial mouth spray and pet antibiotics if worse. Brush regularly and limit wet food; see a vet if needed.
My cat has its tongue out and won’t retract it
At 16C a cat rarely pants to cool; a stuck-out tongue may just be relaxation. If it chews normally with no noisy breathing or drooling, no worry; but with bad breath, drooling, or chewing trouble, check gums/mouth ulcers.
How to play with a Teddy?
Teddies are smart and lively; play tug-of-war, fetch, hide-and-seek, or give toys like rubber balls and chew sticks. Add basic training (sit, down, shake) with rewards to build good habits and intelligence.
How to train a dog not to bite furniture?
Train against furniture biting by finding the cause, offering chew toys, rewarding toy chewing, correcting furniture chewing, and teaching commands like drop/leave it.
How to stop a dog from biting clothes?
To stop clothes biting: give chew toys, increase interactive play, spray deterrent scents (citrus, mint), and correct the behavior with a tap and reward for chewing toys.
Relative’s puppy was bitten by a big dog two days ago; has been holding its front leg bent since, low energy, leg has sensation, no nearby vet, unsure how to handle
After a dog bite, get an X-ray to check for bone injury. If unable to see a vet, keep it resting and clean any wounds; consider a makeshift splint if fracture is suspected.
My cat has drooling, runny nose, tearing, poor appetite, won’t drink, and frequent continuous sneezing
A cat cold can be treated with pet cold and anti-inflammatory drugs (amox-clav, doxycycline, Shuanghuanglian); never human meds (they cause poisoning). Keep warm, give warm water and protein/vitamins; if no improvement in 2-3 days or eyes/nose turn mucopurulent or fever, it may be rhinotracheitis/mycoplasma - see a vet.
How to prevent a dog from biting things randomly
Prevent random chewing with basic commands (sit, down, wait), provide chew toys (sticks, rubber), burn energy with daily walks/runs, and apply bitter-tasting substances or lemon/vinegar sprays to items it targets.
How to keep a Pug from smelling
Pugs have many skin folds that harbor bacteria and odor. Bathe regularly and wipe folds with dry shampoo or a damp cloth; brush teeth 3+ times a week with chews; clean the bed daily and use deodorizers like charcoal or lemon.