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Barko Polo answered question 1/22/2010

People Whose Legs Are Paralyzed Often Suffer From Swelling In The Lower Extremities. Why Is This, And What Is A Possible Remedy?

Nad123 is correct. DVT causes major swelling (edema) in the legs. Also-- because people with paralysis have lack of movement, there is a tendency for fluids to simply "pool". This is particularly true in cases where the paralyzed person sits in a wheelchair for lengths of time. Gravity pulls fluids down. Movements we take for granted... … Read more

Barko Polo answered 8/29/2009

How Do You Know That A Love Birds Egg Has Been Fertilized?

Assuming that the female HAS been mated...... If you carefully hold the egg up to a light (flashlight is good to use... It doesn't emit much heat, which can kill the developing chick. Look quick as not to allow the egg to over heat) If the egg is fertilized, there will be a dark (opaque) … Read more

Barko Polo answered question 7/20/2009

My Ferret Is Sick, He Cant Use His Back Legs He Isnt Eating Or Drinking And Is Very Tired,he Has A Black Colored Stool, In The Beginning He Could Not Potty Know It Is Black And Has A Small Amount Of Blood Around His Rectum?

This is 2 weeks after your question was written.... So if the ferret is still sick/alive.... Get it to the vet !!! A non-eating ferret is a SICK ferret. Ferrets will rapidly deteriorate... Never take a "wait and see" approach. There are recipes for "Duck Soup" on the net.... It can … Read more