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How to
Determine the Sex of a Chicken
Knowing the sex of your chickens can help you to create the best living situation for them moving forward. However, sexing chicks is not a straightforward process and requires examining a number of clues. After your chic...
How to
Tell Your Puppy's Age
If you have rescued or found a puppy, you may not know exactly how old they are. Looking at the size of the puppy can give you a rough estimate, but different breeds grow at different rates. The easiest way to determine ...
How to
Diagnose the Cause of a Swollen Abdomen in Cats
A swollen abdomen is a potential symptom of a wide variety of ailments in cats. Swollen abdomens may occur quickly or over time. Regardless of the timeline, though, you should treat a swollen abdomen as a potentially ser...
How to
Care for a Baby Wild Mouse
If you have found a lost baby mouse, you may be inclined to take care of it. Although it is a lot of work, nursing a baby mouse to health can be done effectively. Your most important tasks will be to feed the mouse and p...
How to
Feed a Pregnant or Nursing Cat
If your female cat is pregnant, or if she has recently given birth and is now nursing her kittens, you’ll need to provide the cat with food that nourishes her and her kittens both before and after they’re born. Your ...
How to
Diagnose and Treat Anal Gland Disease in Cats
The anal glands are 2 pouches inside of a cat’s anus. These glands secrete fluid every time your cat has a bowel movement. Sometimes, these glands can get impacted or infected. If your cat has problems with their anal ...
How to
Tell How Old a Betta Fish Is
Bettas, otherwise known as Siamese fighting fish, are known for their snazzy colors and flowing fins. Chances are, however, when you brought your betta home in a cup from a pet store, you had no idea how old it was. It i...
How to
Tell the Age of a Bearded Dragon
Bearded dragons are popular pets that typically live 7-10 years in captivity. It can often be quite difficult to determine the age of your bearded dragon, especially once it has reached its adult size. In the first year ...
How to
Treat Fever in Dogs
Dogs normally have a temperature between , but they can develop a fever due to an injury, infection, poisonous substance, or as a reaction to a vaccine. A fever in a dog may be or higher. You may be worried about your ...
How to
Help a Dog Pass an Obstruction
If your dog ingests something they shouldn't, that item can block their digestive system. In some cases, you can help your dog pass the obstruction naturally. However, there are cases when a gastrointestinal blockage nee...
How to Deworm Your Kitten at Home
Scheduling and administering deworming medication to your feline friendKittens can be born with worms or get infected from their mother during their first few weeks. They most commonly get round and hookworms, but they ...
How to
Groom a Goldendoodle
A goldendoodle is a wonderful dog breed that is a crossbreed of a poodle and a golden retriever. It has a coat that is a unique mix of the two breeds, with loose curls and a slightly shaggy look. To care for this coat, y...
How to
Handle a Cat That Suddenly Attacks You
Sometimes a cat who is overstimulated will suddenly attack you, whether because they are playing roughly or they are redirecting aggression. If this happens, you should stay calm and try not to surprise the cat so it rel...
How to
Treat Diarrhea in Parakeets
Diarrhea can occur in parakeets for many reasons. Your parakeet may be sick, upset, or stressed out. It is important to treat diarrhea in parakeets, since it can quickly lead to dangerous dehydration and may be a symptom...
How to
Know if a Canary Is Male or Female
If you have canaries it can be very helpful to know whether they are male or female. Identifying the sexes of your birds can help you avoid having them mate, which is important if you don't want a bunch of new baby birds...
How to
Diagnose Your Tree Frog's Illness
Tree frogs can be great pets that are generally easy to care for. However, they can develop a variety of illnesses, and it can be a bit of a challenge to figure out exactly what they have. It is a good idea to know the g...
How to
Identify and Treat Warbles in Cats
A “warble” is a nontechnical term of identification for a botfly (''Cuterebra'') larva. These small, worm-like larvae live in burrows on the ground and can enter a cat’s body through nose, mouth, or anus. Then, the...
How to
Introduce Solid Food to Kittens
Kittens live the first 2 weeks of their lives only consuming their mother’s milk. By the time kittens are 6 weeks old, they will be ready to wean and starting eating some solid food. The weaning process lasts approxima...
How to
Feed Lovebirds
Lovebirds make great pets, as they are small, active, and have fun personalities. Feeding lovebirds properly will ensure they do well and thrive. Start by choosing a feed that is suitable and healthy for lovebirds. You c...
How to
Set up a Guppy Tank
Caring for guppies is relatively easy, but it’ll take a little work to set up the best habitat for your new pets. Get a tank large enough for your school of fish, and install a filter, heater, and air pump. Fill the bo...