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Newborn kittens in a multicat household, should we be concerned?
I didn't get any answers so I thought I would post our experiences as they may be useful to others. I emphasise this is just anecdotal from our particular experience. Also, please remember this only ...
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Is it okay for a pregnant dog to climb stairs?
I agree with trond's comment: Let the dog decide.
Pretty much all her behavior during the pregnancy will be instinct based. If there are things she shouldn't do, she'll "know" that. If there's ...
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Do cats having a baby seek refuge in other homes if they're abandoned by their owners?
Cats are much more independent and less social than dogs. It's true that abandoned cats might seek a new place to live if their owners don't provide food or abuse them.
Pregnant cats have an instinct ...
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How to know if my pet emperor scorpion is pregnant?
Look at Opisthoma of the scorpion.
See the ventral (meaning belly side) and the dorsal (meaning upper side or back side). On both sides there is a series of carapace, meaning hard shell. The one on ...
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Is this normal for a pregnant guppy, is it a sign she is going to give birth soon?
This is normal; you probably feed flake food and this does often have multiple colors. This is a trick the producer uses to make you buy it - however, it is not different content in the flake food - ...
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At what age is it best for a cat to have the first litter of kittens
The cat should not be too young
Even if starting to call is a sign that it is possible for a cat to get pregnant, it is not the best to start so soon. In a german breeding club there is a rule that ...
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How can I tell the difference between a pregnant or overweight cat?
The average cat's gestation period is 64 days. How long has this been an issue, and how rapidly has it been changing?
If in doubt, you should get the cat to a vet for a checkup. The cat might be ...
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How often should I feed a pregnant cat?
I always let pregnant queens eat as much as they like. You want a healthy well fed queen and fat little kittens.
Some cats will overeat and start to become obese but this is less of a risk with ...
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How do I tell if my goldfish is pregnant?
Hmmm, it is a little diifcult without a picture to really determine that your goldish is pregnant or not... but if it seems like it's belly is getting big, then it might be.
If your goldfish is ...
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Does a diaper for a female dog prevent a male dog from mounting her?
There are several aspects you need to consider.
Will a diaper prevent pregnancy?
No. Don't underestimate the creativity of your dog or his sharp teeth. He can simply tug the diaper away or destroy it. ...
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Can eggs surgically removed from a pregnant platy fish still hatch?
My research suggests that it could be possible, but the prognosis depends on how soon have the eggs been removed from the platy fish after it died.
Platies are fish from the genus Xiphophorus of the ...
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My rabbit gave birth 4 days ago, and I can still see babies moving in her tummy, will she have a double litter
I have searched the internet for a while and could not find information about "late comers" or "double litters". So I have to think, there is nothing common like this.
I have found some information ...
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My pregnant cat is still nursing her 8 month old kittens
I am not a cat expert, but with rabbits it would be highly likely to see the kits be stillborn when the mother was still nursing. There is some related information about rabbits here
Additionally ...
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Why has my platy fish - which is a livebearer - laid eggs?
Yes, platys give live birth, but this only means the eggs hatch inside the fish, before the babies and the broken membranes are born.
What I think might have happened is the embryos inside the eggs ...
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Why do the mother German shepherd eats her newborn puppies?
Firstly I would get her Vet checked as it may be a medical problem, research calcium supplement for dogs during birth.
I would also consider not breeding her again if she has it in her to kill/eat ...
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A safe treatment for ticks on a pregnant horse
60 days into her pregnancy you can use ivermectin which will both deworm and kill off any latched ticks that may have been missed or too hard to get.
As for stopping the ticks from latching on; ...
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Likelihood of cerebellar hypoplasia in kittens
The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine has a Guidebook on Feline Panleukopenia for animal shelters:
https://www.uwsheltermedicine.com/library/guidebooks/feline-panleukopenia/...
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What to feed an underweight, heavily pregnant young horse?
Speaking from rabbit experience, which have a lot in common with horses.
Diet changes can be difficult. For the first few weeks I would continue to offer feeds she is used to eating. If you can get ...
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Dog hasn't eaten for four days, is pregnant. What to do?
It seems that it's been a while. I hope your dog is well.
In case she isn't, in general I would take my dog to a vet immediately after 1 day of not eating.
If your vet's suggestions don't work you ...
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How often should I feed a pregnant cat?
Stray cats do eat for as long as there is food, so you need to limit the amount of food you give.
You can give about 150 grams of wet food 3 times a day.
Or you can give about 100 grams of dry food 3 ...
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How do I get my mickey mouse platy back into labor?
There's a chance she had much more before you caught the three and they were eaten. Platies can also wait to have there babies if they are stressed or sense danger or simply due to exhaustion. Turning ...
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