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A Turtle’s Main Nutritional Needs
A turtle needs protein, fat, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins; a lack of any stalls growth, causes disease and can be fatal. Protein demand falls with age (hatchling > juvenile > breeder > adult) and must be animal-based; fat carries vitamins A/D/E/K but rancidizes if not stored cold and sealed; starch is best around 22.7–25.3%. Captive turtles also need added calcium, phosphorus and a complex vitamin mix.
What to Do When Your Fish Tank Water Turns Green
Many fish keepers have seen their tank water turn green. This is usually caused by an overgrowth of green and brown algae, which crowds out plants and fish, absorbs oxygen, and can even release toxins. Here is how to fix it for good.
What happens if a dog has too many intestinal parasites?
Too many intestinal parasites can cause diarrhea, constipation, and indigestion, because they absorb nutrients and release toxins, inflaming the gut. They also steal nutrition, causing poor condition, weight loss, dull coat, weakness, and anemia. Too many worms can damage the immune system and lower resistance to other diseases.
Why Is Your Cat Anemic, and What to Do?
Cat anemia has four main causes - blood loss, hemolysis (PK/PFK deficiency, toxins, blood parasites), nutritional deficiency (iron/copper), and disease (FIV, FeLV). Fix the root cause: stop bleeding, treat parasites, supplement iron and B vitamins, or treat the underlying illness.
What happens if a dog eats too much shrimp?
Shrimp is high-protein, low-fat and fine in moderation, but too much may cause indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea. Some dogs are allergic, with itchy skin, redness, runny nose, sneezing. Bad shrimp can cause food poisoning.
How to raise a small bird well?
Raising a bird needs knowledge and patience. Provide a properly sized cage that is dry, clean, and well ventilated, plus fresh water and proper food like seeds, fruit, and vegetables without toxins.
How long after eating onion does a dog get poisoned?
Dogs eating onion easily get acute poisoning, with clear symptoms usually in 1 to 2 days. If no abnormality after 3 days, intake was small and the body will metabolize the toxin. But if a lot was eaten or red or brown urine appears, take to vet promptly.
My cat foamed once, then had urine on its fur and is weak and not eating; what is wrong?
Hard to judge exactly; it may be a urinary problem, as a blockage can cause vomiting and leakage, and retained urine can cause uremia and kidney damage. It could also be poisoning, gastroenteritis, nephritis, or seizures; see a vet.
My cat was poisoned and vomited yellow foam; I gave atropine, what should I do next?
Treatment depends on the poison type and symptoms; never blindly medicate at home. Get the cat to a hospital fast; for food poisoning, induced vomiting helps unless the cat is unconscious or ate corrosives. IV fluids speed toxin clearance.
What Happens If a Dog Drinks Perfume?
Perfume can irritate the gut (vomiting, diarrhea, pain) and, with alcohol, phenol or formaldehyde, poison the dog; some ingredients cause skin allergy. Watch closely and see a vet for abnormal signs.