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Can Dogs Tell Good People from Bad, and How Do They Do It?
Dogs judge people by how they treat their owner, not by absolute morality. In a Kyoto University test, dogs took food from helpful and neutral strangers but rejected an unkind one. They read body language, scent, experience, and self-preservation instinct.
Things to Know When Keeping a Shih Tzu Bear Hamster
The Shih Tzu bear hamster (a long-haired Syrian) is easy to keep but needs care: do not spoil its picky side, feed set amounts in small frequent meals with cooled boiled water, and watch its food hoarding. Use a large cage, secure the door against escapes, choose cat-litter or tissue bedding (not wood shavings), fit a big wheel, give proper chew sticks, never place it up high, and keep the temperature steady—big swings can be fatal, especially for the young.
What to Do When Guinea Pigs Keep Fighting
Guinea pigs are social and usually gentle, but they do fight now and then. What causes it, and how do you stop them without injury? Here are the common causes and fixes.
Why Does a Cat Suddenly Bite Your Hand While Being Petted?
Many owners know the scene: the cat is enjoying a massage, then suddenly bites your hand. Here is why.
How to Pick a Healthy, Gentle Guinea Pig
With their cute looks and quiet, easy-going nature, guinea pigs have become one of the most popular small pets. Before bringing one home, learn how to pick a healthy, gentle guinea pig so you do not end up with a sick or weak one.
How to protect a Poodle’s teeth?
Brush a Poodle's teeth daily with pet toothpaste and brush; if it resists, use oral spray or gel. Avoid long-term wet food, as dry kibble helps reduce tartar; give chew snacks for oral health.
An 8-month-old male British Blue cat has a lump under the skin that hurts when pressed, but no other symptoms; energetic with normal appetite
A subcutaneous lump can have several causes: a vaccine or injection reaction in the neck, a tumor, or skin infection or parasite bites. If it is near the neck after recent shots, warm compresses may help absorption.
What is a dog’s teething period like?
Teething is the change from baby to permanent teeth. Baby teeth grow at 2 to 3 weeks; around 3 to 4 months they loosen and permanent teeth grow; the process lasts to 6 to 8 months. Dogs chew to relieve discomfort, so provide teething sticks. They may eat less due to discomfort with hard food. Finally, gum swelling or inflammation may occur; use pet oral spray.
How to tell good from bad Sulcata tortoise eggs?
By surface observation, healthy Sulcata eggs are very round like small balls, dry and non-sticky. Visible abnormalities mean it is bad. Also, eggs may be unfertilized; use a candler: if you see an eye spot and the yolk occupies a large area, it is fertilized and will show white spots. No white spots means unfertilized, will not hatch.
How is a Schnauzer’s skin?
Schnauzer skin is sensitive and prone to disease from dirt, parasites, poor nutrition, allergy or poor cleaning. Keep the environment clean and the dog bed washed. Brush daily and bathe regularly. Deworm to avoid flea/tick/mite skin disease. Add protein, fatty acids and vitamins to avoid nutrition-related skin issues.