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My Guinea Pig Is Not Feeling Well She’s Hardly Eating And She Keeps On Getting…
my guinea pig is not feeling well she’s hardly eating and she keeps on getting cold spells she is 8 years old and i don’t know what to do
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Hey,,
Thought You Might Enjoy A Photo Of The Lazy Kids This Rainy Day..
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Nicholas P. Woodward Great photo! =)
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Cocotipio Linbayn Cute! Is the dog in your profile a Bichon? I have one, and I am trying to potty-train her. Any tips? Thanks!
~Cocotipio
My Cat Is Acting Different Lately She Is Sleeping More And Not Really Wanting To…
my cat is acting different lately she is sleeping more and not really wanting to do anything and when we touch her on her belly she meows like she is in pain does she have cancer or is she sick?
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Krista Magnifico Hello,
I cannot tell you what is wrong but she ABSOLUTELY NEEDS A VET! Please go as quickly as possible. If you think she is in pain and if she is lethargic and poorly responsive why hasn’t she seen the vet?
I really hope she gets to the vet soon (like tomorrow morning) and that she is ok.
I expect that she will need an examination, xray and bloodwork to help understand what is wrong and provide her an appropriate treatment plan to help her feel better.
I Have A 16 Month Old Shih Tzu Who Will Not Stop Eliminating In Her…
I have a 16 month old Shih Tzu who will not stop eliminating in her crate. She is a house dog so she has a spot in the house that she goes. She knows where this spot is and she will use it with no problem but as soon as I put her in the crate and walks away she will pee and poop in there instead of waiting. She also lays in it and steps in it and its so frustrating…any advice?
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Anonymous She has been taught that inside the house = potty. That means *anywhere* inside the house. Eliminate the pee pads and start taking her outside every single time. Make the spot in the crate just large enough for her to lie down and turn around. Take her out every hour and praise her when she eliminates outside.
Also, thoroughly clean the crate with white vinegar and/or an enzyme cleaner.
My Cat Just Loves To Chew On Wires.. Any Ideas About How To Keep Her…
My cat just loves to chew on wires.. Any ideas about how to keep her from electrocuting herself?
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Laura Spray the wires with Bitter Apple.
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Dawn Ferara, DVM I would try keeping her away from all wires and using a spray bottle of water to discipline her anytime she approaches a wire. Good luck
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Chris Wieland Rabbits are always chewing on wires. We protect the rabbit by putting heavy plastic tubing on lamp cords, and any other power cords. Get a thick plastic tube from something like Amazon or an auto supply store. Carefully, make a cut using a sharp blade the entire length of the tube. Then spread apart and use it to cover the power cord. Now they are safe for cat biting.
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Nicholas P. Woodward Post author Thank you, all! I’m going to try all of this and see how we do =)
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Nicholas P. Woodward Post author FYI- I’ve been having luck with the spray bottle of water to some degree and Bitter Apple – working on trying the heavy plastic tubing around the wires next, but it’s just a big process (I’m a computer guy.. got lots of wires everywhere lol).
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Nicholas P. Woodward Post author I wonder.. Would tin foil work the same way as plastic tubing?
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Chris Wieland Foil will not do the trick. The plastic tubing keeps them from coming in contact with the electrical wires with could injure or kill them. The foil, if bitten, would only serve to increase the possibility of an electrical short, or having them make contact with the electrical current. The tubing is not a psychological deterrent, but a physical one.
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Chris Wieland Please see
http://www.binkybunny.com/FORUM/tabid/54/aft/101346/Default.aspx
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Turner Halligan Did any of these methods work for you?
Update, This Started Early This Morning.
Update, this started early this morning.
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Krista Magnifico doesnt matter when it started,, only matters your pupp is too young for any diarrhea.
Hello! My 4 Month Year Old Lab Had Diarrhea Last Night And Seems To…
Hello! My 4 month year old Lab had diarrhea last night and seems to go every 2 to 3 hours. I tried her on some rice and she vomited. She acts ok. She still will play then nap, which is kinda normal. After the rice her pooped looked green?I wonder if anyone has some advice to avoid dehydration? How soon should I take her in?
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Anonymous If your puppy is 4 months old, this is an emergency. Get her to an emergency vet NOW.
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Dawn Ferara, DVM I agree with Laura get your pup to a vet.
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Recently (today) We Had Brought Our 2 Year Old Pit Mix To The Vet. He…
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Recently (today) we had brought our 2 year old pit mix to the vet. He currently has ear infections in both ears. We were prescribed pills for the swelling, ear drops and ear wash. The pills are the easy part… the hard part is cleaning his ears. I know I am doing it right because of another animal we have that had ear infections. We have tried treats, sitting with him and going slow. But there is just no stopping the biting and the whining. I know it must suck for him and I’m going easy with him. Is there any more suggestions to help calm him down so I can wash his ears? Thanks..
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Krista Magnifico Hello,
For some dogs this is very difficult because the ears are painful. For others it is fraught with anxiety due to associated fear and for some they were just never conditioned to not be afraid of ear (also applies to nail trimming). For the immediate care you could ask about a product like Osurnia. A long lasting topical. But you have to get him used to having his ears cleaned as he is predisposed to other ear infections. Ask your vet for tips on how to hold and clean the ears and try to always make it a quick easy and stress free task. Good luck -
Brittany Mullens Update: thank you for the advice. I asked the vet today and she gave us a topical. Also the swelling of his ears has gone down significantly. Which definitly helps with the process of cleaning… I have washed his ears before and I do with the other dogs because I knew if one had ear infections it’s possible for the others to be prone (they are siblings). I think it was just because of the pain factor. We still go super slow with him and try to keep him as calm as possible. But so far so good! Thank you again!
Three Weeks Ago We Adopted A 4 Year Old Female Dachshund/beagle Mix. She’s Very…
Three weeks ago we adopted a 4 year old female dachshund/beagle mix. She’s very sweet and loving toward everyone in the family except my younger son. He is 17, a gentle animal lover, and has never done anything to this dog. She barks at him, growls at him, or just runs away from him. It makes him very sad. Can we get her to warm up to him?
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Krista Magnifico I usually tell my client in this situation to try to shift all pet care activities to your son. Walking, feeding and anything your dog sees as fun. No talking or coaxing just let him become the silent pet care provider. Everyone else in the family has to help out by not talking or reaffirming the dogs fear by intervening. If it is hard to get a leash on the dog have a trusted family member do it and then have your son take the leash (as quietly and inconspicuously as possible) to go for the walks. Also try to use treats and attention to build the result gap. Your dog needs to learn to trust your son which is hard to do if she already has family members who love and take care of her. Your dog doesn’t need your son, nor does she have a reason to trust him. To build the trust your son needs to start being the fun and food person. He also needs to understand how your dog sees the relationship. If your son is determined to make this relationship change he had to be patient and dedicated or just let her be. Some
Dogs never decide to open their hearts to others when their caregivers are already in place. Never ever scold her. Or force her to like anyone or may make things worse. She is who she is and it takes time and patience for her to change. Good luck
My Friend Just Decided Not To Euthanize Her Cat Of 18 Years Old Today. …
My friend just decided not to euthanize her cat of 18 years old today. The cat is blind and suffering from seizures, as well as dementia. She seems alert and ok, today, though. Do you think that this was the right decision?
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Nicholas P. Woodward Post author PS- the seizures are causing the cat to fall down stairs and other accidents.
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Laurie Davala I’m sure everyone has different thoughts on this, but my heart tells me it’s a quality of life question. If pets primarily live in the moment, it’s a shame for the last moments to involve suffering. It’s so hard for us to say good-bye because we still love and enjoy our pets even if they are no longer enjoying life.
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Nicholas P. Woodward Post author Thanks, Laurie- yea, it’s just a tough call. Today was a good day, but no idea if or for how long that will continue.
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Paul Acerno It’s a tough call, your friend knows the cat better and will have a better idea of if she’s really suffering.
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Hello,
I’m sorry to hear about your guinea pig. Try to keep her warm and try to see a vet as quickly as possible. 8. Years old is very old for them and your vet would need to see your pig to help provide guidance and advice if she is not well.