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Why Is My Indoor Dog Drinking More Water Than Usual?
Is your house hotter than usual? That would be the most obvious answer. There are also several medical conditions that may be causing this. Which include, kidney failure, liver failure, diabetes mellitus, hyperadrenocorticism aka Cushing's disease), hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease) uterine infection (female dogs, obviously). You should call your vet … Read more
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What's Wrong With My Hamster?
As long as he doesn't get really thin, then he is fine. Hamsters do poop a lot, that's normal. Just make sure that he is eating some food and not spitting it all out into your hand. If the hamster in the pic is a Robo (which I think it is) you must be a … Read more
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What Does It Mean When You Have Pain Come In From Your Lower Belly Like Below The Belly Button Area?
Are you a girl? If so, it could be menstrual cramps. Otherwise, it could be something you ate giving your stomach cramps, which will most likely result in diarrhea, but afterwards you should feel better. If it is on the left (I think, but it could be the right) side of your lower stomach, it … Read more
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Is It True That Jack Russel Terriers Were Bread To Catch Rats And Rodents?
They are actually fox hunting dogs. Although, dogs that are bred to hunt one type of game, will usually instinctively hunt many different types of animals. Since Jack Russell's are supposed to chase foxes that have gone into their dens out to the open, they will be more likely to want to hunt other animals … Read more
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Is It Normal For A Schneider Skink To Lose Its Toe?
No, it's not normal. There are a few things that are fairly common causes of this to happen though. First, you said that you have two lizards, do they fight? If so, it is probably a result of a fight. Also, are the temperatures correct? Is the humidity? If they are not, this is another … Read more
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Why Does My Cat Reject Her Kitten?
A lot of times (usually more in the wild) a animal parent, especially a mother, will notice if there is something wrong with one of her offspring (they could be sick, or be the runt, etc.) When this happens, the mother will push the one away so she can focus on the care for the … Read more
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How Do I Kill My Sick Hamster Humainly?
If you haven't already taken it to a vet, or done something horrible to it on your own, take it to a shelter. They will euthanize an animal for a lot less than a vet (although it really doesn't cost a lot for such a small animal)
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Is My Hamster Dying?
Do not get him a 'friend' it is very likely that they will fight. Syrians will often fight to the death if housed together. Take the little guy to a vet. Unfortunately, having him since december doesn't guarantee that he is not very old. If you bought him at a pet store, he could have … Read more
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Which Species Of Tortoises Do Not Hibernate?
Careful taking the advise of sehri, although Sulcatas can make very good pets, and do not really hibernate, they are the 3rd largest species of tortoise in the world, growing up to 100lbs (or more) I have one and she is very social and I love her to death, but I know a lot about … Read more
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Can I Feed My Betta This?
No, you should not feed the Betta anything other than Betta food. If you bought the Betta at a big chain pet store (like petco or petsmart) they keep the fish in the small plastic tubs that you bought it in for several days, or even weeks without feeding them. The water they are in … Read more