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My hamster had some diarrhea, after medicine a bit better but eyes won’t open, starting with the right eye then both; left slightly open today. Wiped with tissue, no dirt. Also a black patch on its bottom that won’t wipe off and smells – from diarrhea or urine in the nest?
Eyes not opening may be from recent illness causing heat and conjunctivitis - use an antibiotic eye drop like neomycin sulfate, light diet, more water. The black bottom may be diarrhea staining or wet-tail; fix the diarrhea first, then clean with bath sand.
How often should a two-month-old Samoyed be fed?
A two-month-old Samoyed needs 4-5 meals daily. Its gut is immature, so feed small frequent meals of kibble softened with warm water or goat milk, never hard kibble to avoid indigestion.
How long does a squirrel live?
The squirrel lives 3-6 years, over 8 with good care. Provide a good environment and balanced nutrition, supplement calcium (glucose calcium in water, 3x weekly), and sunbathe for vitamin D.
How to care for a budgerigar after molting?
After a budgerigar molts, keep its diet rich in nutrients like millet, veggies, and calcium, and ensure a calm, warm environment to help feathers regrow strong. Fresh water and baths support skin and plumage.
How to keep an adult hwamei bird?
Use a large cage with enough space and hang it about 50 cm off the ground. Feed live insects like mealworms by hand to build trust, and provide a water dish for bathing.
What to Do If Your Dog Catches a Seasonal Cold?
Mild dog colds need warmth, soft nutritious food, and a clean ventilated home; see a vet if it worsens or resembles distemper. Vaccinate, keep clean, and avoid crowds to prevent colds.
How Do You Care for a Silver-Eared Mesia?
New birds are nervous; give them space, then interact after settling. Feed a mixed diet plus mealworms and greens. Provide a bath with room-temperature water.
How long does it take for a koi’s lost scales from a collision to heal?
With good water quality, scales regrow within 2 months, though new scales are paler. Fry recover in about 1 month; adults in 2-3 months. Mild cases heal on their own; severe cases need treatment.
What Are the Common Diseases in Aquatic Turtles?
Common aquatic-turtle diseases—shell rot, colds, digestive illness, parasites, and white-eye disease—usually stem from poor feeding, dirty food, or bad water. Manage water quality and diet, keep the habitat right, and feed clean food to cut risk. Each condition has distinct signs and a targeted treatment, from shell cleaning to warm-water isolation.
The Proper Hamster Care Handbook
New owners should pick a gentle breed like the three-lined, purple, silver panda, or pudding hamster, and check health—coordination, limbs, eyes, nose, coat—before buying. Set up a right-sized cage with bottle, bowl, wheel, toilet, bath, bedding, and nest, kept out of sun and drafts. Feed mainly lab blocks (mixed grains) with occasional vegetables, fruit, and cooked meat.