Questions tagged [safety]
For safety issues concerning the safety of pets, and also the safety of people from a pet.
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Good collar tracker for my deaf cat
I have a deaf cat, 7 years old, and I've been trying to find a tracker for her collar but there's so many different options I don't know which type is best.
As she's deaf she's an indoor cat and so ...
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Help - How can I help rescue this young stray kitten?
So there's this young stray kitten (can run and eat solid food) that got stuck outside our window on the 3rd floor of an apartment building.
We helped bring her down and brought her inside the house (...
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What to do if I cannot find my cat?
Introduction to my cat:
I have a 10 months old male cat.
He is almost a pet cat to us. He can enter our home whenever he wants to, but he usually spends most of his time inside our house. He is ...
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What are the effects of cat anti-flea insecticide - imidacloprid - on humans?
I'm using Bayer's Advantage Anti-fleas drops for my cat. It is a very common in Europe and is effective. However,
I have also suffer from dry eyes and I've noticed that when I apply this product to my ...
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Dog with leg wound escapes cone and bites leg
Our dog has a wound in the right front leg (nothing severe). In order to treat it, a cone of shame (normal plastic one) is being used, together with a specific spray. For reference, the cone looks ...
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Is it safe to catch and move hibernating fish?
I have about 50 mixed types of goldfish and koi in an outdoor pond. I want to remodel the pond, expanding it to double the volume of water. I will relocate them temporarily to a 2000 gallon (7600 ...
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How do I make sure I don't accidentally hurt my cat while playing VR?
I have a small apartment. Sometimes I play virtual reality games by moving everything against the wall in my living room, giving me enough space to use the rest of the room to get the games to work.
I'...
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Can a praying mantis ootheca die of humidity?
Some time ago, I found a New Zealand praying mantis laying an egg and the next day I collected the egg and hung it from a branch. I sprayed the container I put it in with water every day and now I'm ...
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Is it harmful to let cat groom synthetic fur toy?
I recently bought a key ring that has a long furry tail, presumably some kind of synthetic fur. My cat loves to groom it, but I'm worried he may get a hairball from licking it, and that might be more ...
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How to get son and dad to stop fighting?
I have 3 dogs. 2 blue nose pitts (both male) and a mini dotson (female). The mini was here first and then we got the oldest pitt. They are currently 3/4 years old and we've had them since 9 months.
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Tortoise came out of hibernation box in the fridge
Yesterday we put our Hermans tortoise in a box in the fridge. When we put him in he was a little agitated at first but settled down immediately. He had spotted eating for a week so we thought it was ...
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Have there been cases of cat owners in high rise apartments being legally required to install screen (safety nets) on windows?
Sure, cat owners should worry about their cats jumping out the window. I'm concerned with negligent/irresponsible cat owners. For example, what if I see my neighbor's cat everyday on an open window ...
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Pottery clay for aquarium
I just discovered nearby a pottery club, and I was thinking to create myself a few ornaments myself. Actually, I kind of have in mind hiding spots for the bottom dwellers.
So the question is: it ...
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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 worry that someone will steal my puppy while he is in my backyard unsupervised?
I live in a pretty to a very safe area in the USA. My backyard is large, grassy, and safe (no manmade objects, choking hazards, poisonous plants, etc.) so I let my puppy be in the fully fenced in the ...
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A cricket has taken a chunk out of my gecko's tail. What should I do?
As it turns out, I had way too many crickets in my gecko's terrarium and one of them had been eating away at her tail. It was just a little off the tip and I've taken the crickets out and I'll be hand ...
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Is biodegradable cat litter safe to use in rat litter box?
I currently use bathing sand in my rats' litter box but I'd like to change it to something I can just flush down the toilet (it would be much more convenient). I tried using tissues but they just take ...
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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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Is bitter nail polish safe for cats?
I've been having real trouble with my cats chewing on cords. I've heard lots of people talking about bitter apple spray, but it seems like it would be better if I could paint something onto the cord ...
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How should I stop my aggressive cat from viciously attacking me?
My 2 year old, male, part Egyptian Mau cat is really vicious when he attacks. There is always blood after it has happened. What can I do to stop him?
He will attack any part of you and he always ...
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How to keep my dog from circumventing her massive e-collar?
My dog (10 month old Collie mix) recently had to have stitches on the bottom of her right hind foot. The vet provided an e-collar (aka "cone of shame"), appropriately sized, but she is a rubber puppy ...
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How do I keep ferrets out of my aviary?
Is there a wire or something else that can be used to stop ferrets getting into aviaries? One ate my mum's owl over the weekend, and I want to keep them out so no one else gets eaten. (It could have ...
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I have had my bearded dragon for 5 years and dark patches appear now?
What does this mean please someone answer and I am so nervous and might freak out because I do not know what to do. I have looked multiple time to see if it was skin, but it was not. Also this just ...
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Can I install 'HoundHeater' against plastic FRP Wall Board?
I have a question that is pet adjacent and I figured some of you on here might have one of these for your pet and know the answer.
I just purchased an Akoma Hound Heater Deluxe from amazon. I'm ...
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How can I get a hermit crab off me, safely, once it pinches?
Honestly I'm scared if they get stuck.
I need a way to get them off really quickly, without harming them.
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Is an Australian Wolf Spider bite dangerous, particularly to small dogs?
In my backyard I have started to discover more and more, what appears to be "Wolf Spiders" - I know there are many many species of these, so for reference, my location is Western Australia.
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Can I dye my bird's feathers ethically and temporarily?
I have a standard grey pigeon that I rescued as a squab off the streets, and now I am starting free-flight training with him. I’m very worried that one day he will fly too far, and get lost. How will ...
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Advantages and disadvantages of different types of recovery cones
Recently, my cat suffered an injury to her paw; after an examination, the veterinarian recommended she wear an e-collar (recovery cone) for a while to allow the paw to heal. While waiting for the vet ...
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When do rabbits need a dry and insulated place to sit?
My female rabbit likes to sit on the grass in my garden. In summer, this seems normal to me, but in the colder seasons, I am worried about her health.
For example today it is a cloudy, foggy, and ...
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What do I do about nematodes (roundworms) in aquascape?
I have 10 gallon (38 liters) tank aquascape, no fish yet, I noticed around 20 nematodes swimming around, can I just put platy fish and shrimp there? How do I get rid of the nematodes?
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Is it normal for kitten to stray off for a week?
We had three stray kitten of which one have gone missing. We were used to feeding them since their mother had left them (actually we have not seen her since, which is unusual, and wonder if something ...
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Separating the fry from parents - German Blue Ram
If I leave the eggs to hatch with parents and let the parents raise the fry, when should I take the fries out? I mean, for how long they can live with their parents?
I know at some point parents will ...
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Dog scratching another
I have 2 dogs and one has a tendency to scratch and then lick the other's back. Sometimes it will happen so much a cut appears and a scab afterward. Is this dangerous and how do I stop this behavior?
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Translucent sheets of polycarbonate or polyester. Safe to make a crinkle toy for my plastic packaging loving cat?
My 1.5 year old calico is perfect in every way except she cannot resist the crinkly temptation of plastic bags and packaging. Since adopting, the family has been mindful of how one handles plastic ...
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Galliprant & enrofloxacin
Can I give galliprant and enrofloxacin to my 9.8 pound dog. She has a sensitive stomach. I gave her pepcid AC 1hour before enrofloxacin 8:30pm. Its 9:34pm. Is it ok to give her the galliprant. She ...
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What (wall) cleaning product ingredients are safe for cats?
Please give me the names of the ingredients so that I can see what to buy.
I live in the UK, so I need the ingredients, not just a brand-name that may be unavailable here. Thanks.
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Spacing for fence slats - small dog
How far apart can fence slats be spaced and still safely contain a small dog - specifically a toy poodle?
Are there measurements that I could take on her to figure out the spacing?
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How cold is it acceptable for a Shetland Sheepdog to stay in for 2 to 4 hours?
We have a Shetland Sheepdog that we keep indoors. When we leave the house, we put him out, or put him in his crate.
Suppose it is 10 °F (-12 °C) and not wet. Is this a safe temperature for several ...
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Why does my cat have scabs on the webbing between her toes?
My 11 year old Maine Coon mix has been having these scabs on the webbing part of her toes. I unfortunately can’t provide a picture because she won’t let me.I know a few weeks ago we had fleas but we ...
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What is a safe paint to use in an aquarium?
I am building a wooden lid for my tank. I want to paint the interior that may touch the water white. I wish to stain and paint the rest clear. What paint is safe to do this?
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Puppy vs Adjustable Bed
Got an adjustable bed. Love it.
Got an adorable beagle puppy. Love him.
Let the two be alone in the room together.
Beagle is still adorable. Bed no longer adjusts.
Looking to buy a new adjustable bed (...
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"Unknown" Sickness of my rooster
My rooster presents some symptoms: weakness in legs, he has (I suppose) plantar pododermatitis that seems to be advanced because I notice swelling and cracks, he also shows drowsiness and no longer ...
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How to stop my neutered male cat from attacking my spayed female cat?
I have 4 cats in my household. A female brown tabby (oldest, 9 yrs), female black cat (7), female black & white short-hair & male black & white short-hair (both 5). All neutered and spayed ...
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How best to give up a dog for adoption?
We have a pit bull just over 1 year old. Because we now have children we feel it best to not have the dog, though we (the parents) love him. We do not want the dog “put down”.
How best can we put ...
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Does mint plant affect guppies?
Can I try the step 1 and 2 posted here with a fish tank of guppies:
Cutting a stem of mint;
Placing mint stems in a glass of water fish tank containing guppies?
Will guppies enjoy the mint plant? Is ...
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non-gmo / gmo-free corn cob bedding for parrots & other animals? (in the US)
Hello dear animal friends!
Every time I sign up for auto-ship corn cob through chewy.com I get less than a year before that particular brand/product is slashed from their catalog! Anyway, I started a ...
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Parasitic worm from dog?
Last evening I found two small white worms crawling frantically across my white comforter on my bed attempting to burrow into it.. this after my roommate’s dog slept on my bed leaving copious amounts ...
