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What, exactly, is "ich"?
I've started seeing tiny white spots appear on one of my fish. After asking a friend, he told me it was something called "ich". What is ich and how do I get rid of it?
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Can I get sick from my cats sharing my food or drink?
My cat loves to drink out of my water glass.
We don't try to encourage the behavior, but sometimes she sneaks a sip while we're not looking.
She also sometimes tries to have a taste of our food.
Can ...
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Can a human glucose meter be used to check the blood sugar of a pet?
Diabetes is a terrible disease that affects people and pets. If both I, and my pet, have diabetes, can I use my meter to check my pets blood sugar? On a quick check of the internet, I found a ...
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Why are my fish dying?
Since moving house 8 weeks ago I've inherited a fish pond, containing around 20 fish, which is 270cm in length, 130cm wide, and 35cm deep in the middle. It uses a Hozelock Cyprio Ecopower Plus 5000 ...
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How can I help my betta, who has a white-ish sore on his side, is laying at the bottom of the tank, and isn't eating?
This is Ringo.
I’ve had him for almost 2 years and he’s been happy until the last week or so. He lives in a 1 gallon (3.8 L) tank (I know it’s small, blame the Petsmart employee who suggested it) and ...
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My 12 week old puppy has had two focal seizures already. Should I return him to the breeder?
I bought a Shiloh Shepherd puppy from a reputable breeder, and brought him home on May 18th at 8 weeks, 4 days of age.
Eight days ago, during the evening while he was laying down, he had a focal ...
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My rabbit is hyperventilating and can't get comfortable. What is wrong with her?
I am back from the ER, the rabbit seems okay right now; but I'm still concerned that there might be something wrong with her.
Here is a video of her in hyperventilating and unable to get comfortable. ...
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Why can't my rabbit lift it's head?
Thursday started normally:
6:00 AM each of 5 upstairs bunnies getting personal grooming.
9:00 AM everyone in for nap time.
10:00 AM Lyra (3 years old) is very sick, can not lift her head, call to ...
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Should dogs eat out of raised or non-raised bowls?
I recently had a dog that we had to put to sleep because of his stomach flipping (on peteducation.com you could learn more about this subject).
I have been reading into many different causes and ...
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Adopting (rescuing) a pair of Big pet store Leopard Geckos that were raised by uninformed - Help
Looking for input from experienced Gecko keepers that have cared for Geckos with MBD or impaction so we know what to watch and be prepared for with our new adopted Leopard Geckos.
The Good Both look ...
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Indian Tortoise all puffy
We have two baby tortoise (twins - from the same egg).
Recently we went on holiday for Christmas and left both Elmo and Leon at a pet boarding (which had good reviews). When we came back yesterday ...
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My koi has an odd scale that may be infected but I can't tell; how do I fix it?
I saw it this morning and started researching because I am dealing with an ich outbreak due to recent overcrowding. It hasn't changed or gotten worse but I don't know if it's infected or a disease. If ...
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FIP fluid too viscous to drain
We have a kitten that's about 5 months old and has been diagnosed with FIP (Feline infectious peritonitis) 12 days ago. Since then she's been on treatment with Prednisolone, antibiotics and, for the ...
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How long do viruses live in aquariums?
I had a dwarf gourami in my tank for several weeks and it was healthy, as were the rest of my fish, including regular gouramis. I decided to add another dwarf gourami. I purchased another one from the ...
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How to treat a 20 year old cat with pancreatitis?
The vet said my 20 year old cat has pancreatitis and possibly parasites. Would you give her an antibiotic? How would you treat her?
ALT. (sgpt). 112
BUN. 51
Precision psl. 42
Lymphocytes. 954
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Goldfish with white spot/fungal infection/something else?
Does anyone know what this is and how to treat it? One has a white lump near its eye, the other some white stuff at the end of its fan tail. Both are usually in a pond with others, but are currently ...
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Mother cat won't care for her newborn kitten
My cat Ylaya had her first babies two years ago. All of her kitten until now were/are inbreeding.
Her first litter was two cats, one of them was very sick and died. The other one (Yrwana) lived but ...
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Managing kidney disease in dogs?
I've a 9 yrs old GSD female. She has been suffering from kidney disease since last couple of months. Medication is going on. But her physical condition is getting bad. Is there any way that I can give ...
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My cat has been diagnosed with 4th stage of chronic renal failure. Is the saline infusion worth it?
My cat is 10 years old and he has been diagnosed with chronic renal failure. I feel so bad for not noticing until the last minute. He was supposed to stay at the hospital for a week and have the ...
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Chronic conjunctivitis in cats
About six months ago, I adopted two cats from a local shelter who are the light of my life. Unfortunately, one of my cats, "Dr. Lavender", has chronic conjunctivitis.
The vet verified that there were ...
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Cat produces way too much mucus/slime
Our cat, which is 12 years old, has been ill for around 2 months now. However, we don't know what the real disease or problem actually is.
The problem during these 2 months is that our cat lost a ...
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Is this kind of puppy's stool normal?
Is it normal that 13 days old puppy's stool is liquid and with foam (little bubbles) ?
Today I notice that one of the 4 puppies made that kind of stool and at the same time the puppy screamed loudly ...
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What is this tufty white spot on my goldfish's head?
I noticed today that my goldfish, Thunderbolt, has a tuft of white on its head.
Note: Same fish. coloration difference due to camera flash
I've had the fish in a 10 gallon tank by itself for ...
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Dog with congestive heart failure, breathing over 120 bpm while resting
I'm wondering if I should bring my dog to the vet tonight and say goodbye.
She was taken to the vet earlier today due to shortness of breath and was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), but ...
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Is it safe to wear a Thunder Shirt for an extended period of time?
We have a 6-7 year old pancreatic American Eskimo that had been symptom-free for several months. Several weeks ago we got a Thunder Shirt as a gift and she generally seems to enjoy wearing it (for ...
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My Amelanistic Corn Snake is turning yellow?
This is my corn snake, Pyro, I just got him out today to feed him. Last week when I got him out, I didn't notice any different colors, but he had a yellow tint around his face/upper body. His ...
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How urgent is a UTI in dogs?
We think my puppy has a UTI; she's house-trained but she keeps having accidents, keeps signaling to go out but not going, and last night she peed in bed with my partner. Do we go to the emergency vet? ...
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My 2 month old puppy bit me. He hasn't gotten any vaccines yet, is it dangerous?
I was carrying him and talking to him and he suddenly bit me in my face. My 2 month old puppy hasn't gotten any vaccines yet. He just turned two months old last Saturday. Is it dangerous? Thanks. My ...
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Testing for external factors contributing to a cat's loss, keeping other cat safe
Very long story, as short as possible (intro first, questions at bottom):
Two cats. In mid-February cat C (female, indoor, 3 yr, spayed), presented with:
Thick, excessive drooling.
Mild appetite ...
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Tilapia - Growth on neck
I have a tilapia, and recently it has developed a growth about 3/4 in. in diameter, and about 2mm tall on its neck.
The fish itself is about 8 in. long, and is probably 9 months old.
I've looked all ...
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Spots on cat's nose
I have recently noticed several spots on my black cat's nose. At first I thought they were just dust spots, but they don't wipe off and have a slightly raised texture. He seems to have developed a few ...
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Male Betta sinking to the bottom of tank [duplicate]
Tank Info:
How long the tank has been set up: about 3-4 months (he was in a 3.5 gal for a while but I got a new one)
Size of the tank: 5 gallons, gravel bottom
Fish: one male crowntail Betta, had him ...
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Why are my snake's belly scales turning yellow?
I recently took my snake out of his cage to hold him for a bit but I noticed a light yellow on his belly. He has checker like scales with some black and some white (those colored scales were on him ...
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German Shepherd with horrible smelling oral tumor
Our German Shepherd has had this growing tumor for a year and half. It has grown so big and has destroyed her teeth and the inside of her mouth. The tumor smells SO BAD we don’t know what to do. ...
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How is FIP fatal? Why can't we just address the symptoms?
How is Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) fatal (wet form)?
If we drain the abdomen regularly (say catheter), and we inject him with a saline/protein solution daily, give antibiotics as necessary... ...
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Why is there brown stuff in my dog's ear?
I don't know when this happened.
Just a moment ago my dog started to scratch his ears kind a rough,I though it was weird so I check his ears and I see this.
What happened here ? I'm really worried ...
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Dog developed dewlap and died
A street puppy (about 8 months old) died in my vicinity. Cause of death was unknown, but following symptoms were visible in his body:
He developed a dewlap (major symptom).
It seemed that he had ...
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Dog threw up white foam
My dog threw up white foam. She has thrown up this white foam before so this isn't the first time, but it doesn't happen often.
I assume she sometimes swallows parts of her toys because she tears ...
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Is there a disease where cats arch their backs and run weird, sideways?
I think I saw this behavior in a funny cat youtube video where the cat arches its back and runs sideways in a weird way, and in the youtube comments it was explained that this wasn't funny - it was a ...
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Cat with kidney disease
My cat Jack, aged 11, had skin condition about April 1st. Mange was diagnosed and treated over three week period. It seemed fine and then he fell ill again. Vet thought it was respiratory infection ...
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Maltese gasps after eating fastly, is that something to worry about?
My dog always tends to eat his food really fast, and right after finishing he all of sudden starts to lose breath and does something like gasping. When it calms down this stops, but I find myself very ...
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Goldfish are dying
I bought four goldfish 4-5 months back. I kept them in a bowl of water, and was daily removing a glass of water and adding a fresh glass of water.
Starting 2-3 months ago, everything was fine. But ...
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Tail Rot affecting other limbs?
So, I have two Beardies one male one not entirely sure, Blaze and Nermy. But anyways they seem to have tail rot on there legs as well. Can this happen
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Regarding being bitten by about 2 month old puppy and risk of rabies
While trying to feed a stray puppy in my neighbourhood, I got a needle point pierce from his tooth on my thumb, with some blood also.
Immediately I rushed to the doctor and got myself anti-rabies ...
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Common goldfish with "bleeding" around face, gills and fins
I look after two common goldfish in a 56L filtered tank with an airstone for additional aeration. Over the past two days, one of the fish has been appearing to be sick, suffering with what I can only ...
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My 18 year old Musk turtle has some soft areas on his plastron
My 18 year old Musk turtle has some soft areas on his plastron. They also bend a bit. Is this ok? There are no exotic vets in my area so I am not sure what to.
He eats dry turtle pellets and he has ...
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How can I help my betta who is laying on the bottom of his tank? [duplicate]
My betta has been acting weird. He just lays on the bottom of his tank. Every Once in awhile he will get an energy spike and go around his bowl really fast then he'll just stop and sink to the bottom ...
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My dog is involved in scabies disease
My dog is always scabing on its skin. Little lice type insects are present on its hair. I use some insecticides, but it cannot effectively remedy this. Would you please tell me some other suggestion?
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How can spirocerca lupi worms be killed in a dog?
Anyone know if there is a cure for an infection of spiorocerca lupi (a specific worm found in southern US as well as subtropical areas of the world) in dogs or if there is any work towards finding a ...
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spirocerca lupi in dog
My dog has been diagnosed with spirocerca lupi. The parasite has reached his stomach as it has been in his system for a long time unfortunately I only found the issue through a general scan.
Anyway ...
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