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What do dogs like to play with?
Dogs generally enjoy ball toys and chew toys thanks to their hunting instincts. Fetch, frisbee (outdoors) and chew toys or tug-of-war at home are all popular.
Can cats eat red dates (jujubes)?
Cats can eat red dates in small amounts, but it is not recommended: the dried skin can stick in the throat and the pit risks gut blockage. Skip them for cats with sensitive stomachs.
What is a good topical dewormer for cats?
Products with selamectin, avermectin, fipronil, or imidacloprid work; apply to the back, use an Elizabethan collar, and discard packaging.
Can kittens eat strawberries?
Strawberries are non-toxic and fine in small amounts, but avoid them for very young (under 3 months) or digestive-sensitive kittens.
Can hamsters eat sugar?
Avoid sugar, especially high-sugar candies, as it burdens their body and can rot their cheek pouches. Feed hamster pellets with occasional veggies and fruit.
Can pet cats eat rice?
Cats can eat rice but it should not be a staple. As obligate carnivores they digest plant food poorly, and sticky rice harms teeth and nutrition.
What are the symptoms of dehydration in dogs?
Dehydration shows as reduced skin elasticity, lethargy, low appetite, dry nose, sunken eyes, and sticky saliva. It occurs in heat (dogs cool by salivating) or from illness with no food or water, such as gastroenteritis or distemper or parvo - needs IV fluids.
Can hamsters eat corn?
Hamsters can eat corn, but only raw corn. Cooked corn is sticky and can cause pouch inflammation and dental problems since hamsters hoard food. Do not add seasonings, and soften hard kernels in warm water first.
What are the symptoms of parasites in cats?
Internal parasites cause vomiting, soft stools with blood or worms, weight loss, anemia, lethargy, and dull coat. External parasites cause itching and hair loss; fleas leave black specks, mites cause bumps and pyoderma, ticks appear as bean-sized lumps. Regular deworming and hygiene are key.
Why does my dog keep twitching or having spasms?
Twitching during sleep is usually dreaming or a noisy environment. Twitching while awake with tongue-out, stiff limbs, or loss of bowel control suggests a seizure from epilepsy, meningitis, or distemper aftereffects. Poisoning can also cause spasms - seek urgent veterinary care.