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Large dog lays down when eating. Should I feed in an elevated bowl and which is riskier for bloat?
So I have a German Shepherd/Doberman mix. Big dog that weighs about 85 pounds (around 40 kg). Not fat but large and energetic (vets says for his size he is good).
He has been eating laying down since ...
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Should I be concerned if my dog swallowed a battery?
My dog may have swallowed the battery off his invisible fence collar. How concerned should I be? The battery is the flat, round type that is roughly the size of a quarter (button cell).
Update: the ...
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My dog ate a cricket, is that bad?
My dog is a cross between labrador and retriever and I estimate he weighs around 40 kgs and he's 1 year and 9 months old. My dog loves chasing crickets, especially because they jump, and in end, he ...
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Toy suggestion for dog that tears apart fabric/rope toys
I have a Rhodesian ridgeback/boxer mix and he loves to tear apart toys. He'll hold the toy in his paws and rip them apart using his front teeth. However, I don't want him eating stuff like rope ...
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Can a cat cut its tongue on an open food can's edge?
It would be really convenient and save money, to let my cat "Mucca" clean her wet cat food cans with her tongue - but I'm afraid she might [at least eventually] cut her tongue on the edge of ...
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Is it safe to feed mosquito larvae to my fish?
A long time ago, I had a small fish that would not eat any fish flakes/pellets, So I tried my luck with mosquito larvae from outside. It ate those just fine, and after a while, I was able to transfer ...
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4-month-old cat licks a drop of honey, is there something to worry about?
So this morning I was having breakfast with bread and honey, and apparently a drop of honey fell over the table. My little kitten saw the opportunity and jump over the table and "licked" the ...
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What do I do if my dog inhaled dog shampoo?
My dog inhaled dog shampoo, at first she was making noises, but over time they started disappearing. But now she makes tiny little noises from time to time; it's been 4-5 hours since that incident, ...
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Is this DIY doggy bath wipe safe?
My friend babysat my 6 month old bulldog puppy and used a DIY dog bath wipes. The recipe was 2 to 3 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of "my pet's friend" oatmeal enhanced deodorizing shampoo, 1/4 ...
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My koi fish ate a piece of gum
I have a koi fish pond with about 14 to 15 inch (around 37 cm) koi. The neighborhood kid threw a piece of gum in the pond and one of my koi ate it; how harmful is this?
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Is there a safe dose of vitamin D to give a cat?
I know that too much vitamin D (fat soluble) can cause toxicity in cats, but how much is too much?
The reason I asked this is - When I open my vitamin D bottle, because I take it, my kitty goes "...
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How dangerous are lemons for a cat?
My 6 month old cat licked at a lemon slice but is behaving normally.
I've read on multiple websites that lemon is poisonous to cats (and dogs). However there are also some people that recommend to ...
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How can I safely induce vomiting in a dog?
This answer says that salt is considered poisonous to dogs. Additionally, the site linked in that answer states:
The use of salt to induce vomiting in dogs and cats is no longer the
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My dog eats dirt from weird places then throws up
Recently, my female dog gave birth to a pup, which is about one and half to two months old by now. Every morning I take him on a walk near the neighborhood to get him acquainted with smells. However, ...
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Pumpkin spice for cats, is it good for them?
Would pumpkin spice be good to add to cat food or not? If not why not?
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is redwood decorative bark mulch stained black bad for dogs?
So, we want to add medium size redwood bark pieces (mulch) around our yard at the flower beds. We have a 3mo. old German Shepherd pup.
Landscaper suggested black, but we are concerned that this is ...
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Is it harmful that my rabbit eats bugs?
My rabbit is now eating bugs such as crickets and those things. She hasn't shown any signs of health problems while she ate them, but I'm not sure if they're healthy at all for her. The crickets are ...
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What should I do if my chihuahua licked some chocolate?
My chihuahua licked some chocolate from a 41g dark chocolate bar. She licked/ate a really small amount and though I can't tell how many grams it was, it seems that it should have been less than 5 ...
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How do I control weeds with dogs present?
Is it safe to use round-up on my weeds and / or weed and feed in my yard, although the dogs go out in the yard? My concern is if they eat the weeds, they would be poisoned, or they could possibly ...
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Should I be concerned that my puppy is chewing on fallen leaves?
I have two 13 week old puppies who have a playpen that is partially shaded by a star magnolia tree. Winter is coming and the tree is starting to lose its leaves. I sometimes see the puppies chewing on ...
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