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How can we find a dog to "test drive"? My girlfriend is interested in getting a puppy. We have been doing some research before getting one, and the book " Before you get your puppy " says on page 9 of the linked PDF: Make sure you test drive several adult dogs of your selected breed ortype before you make your final ...	Fostering is a great way to see if you're ready to commit to a dog, contact your local rescues to see what kind of dogs are available.
My cat still hasn't adjusted to the new house after 2 weeks of living here My cat, Marty, is a real fraidy cat. He doesn't like most new people, but eventually he'll grow to like them. We recently moved into my grandpa's house a city over from where we used to live. Currently, my cat is hiding under my bed. Usually at...	Toys, treats, cat nip may motivate him but that depends a lot on the breed and character of the cat, it won't hurt to try. Hiding makes him feel safe, so let him be, and don't try to force him out. Two weeks isn't all that long. It is normal for him to become more active during the night, that is when they hunt and exp...
Feral cat keeps attacking my dog in our backyard, what should I do? There is a small feral cat that keeps coming into my backyard and attacking my 65lb dog. Our yard is fully fenced and we have a dog door, so our dog goes in and out as he pleases. I usually don't see the attack, but hear it (horrific yowling and crying...	If the cat returns your only options are to cat proof your yard, keep your dog indoors, or let your dog out only when supervised. Lemon balm ( Melissa officinalis ) is also said to repel cats, but seems to be less sure-fire than the other ones listed above. Catch the cat and get him fixed. Borrow a trap from your local...
Are there any breeds of domestic cat that are bred primarily for their intelligence? Are any breeds of domestic cat bred primarily for their intelligence? If so, which breed(s)? By "Intelligence", I mean problem solving ability. This would include such things as the cat attempting to open doors using the handle wher...	Wild felids (and canines) have larger brains than closely related domestic ones, and they show more signs of intelligence as well.
Why does my cat paw at my sheets? Occasionally my cat will go from cuddling with me on my bed, to pawing at the sheets, like he is digging. At first it seemed to correlate with him discovering the option of crawling under my sheets so I thought the digging action was his way of asking permission to go under the covers....	I think it's not something to worry about, their instincts tell them to dig even if it's not possible/useful. I was concerned that he thought my bed was a litter box, so I grabbed and placed him in the actual litter box. Turns out he needed to poop. After the discovery of exocrine interdigital scent glands - again, if ...
Safe for cats to drink from the aquarium? This kitten doesn't want to drink from her own bowl but seems to prefer running water, namely the waterfall of a hang on filter. Is this safe for the kitten? The aquarium is occupied by a terrapin which is as far as I know. And if it isn't, how can I persuade her to drink from...	If the cat really only likes running water you can also get it a drinking fountain
Dog won’t stop looking at light reflection/shadows My German Shepherd (2.5 Years old) is a bit obsessed with looking at lights/shadows. The lights I am referring to are for example when my watch or phone reflects the sun light and shines a small dot of light around the wall/floor. She chases the light, which doesn’t ...	If she fixates on a light or chases her shadow, immediately distract her with a different game or toy. Your dog thinks it's fun, and she's not destroying anything, or any other inappropriate behavior. He's highly agitated, stressed by the constant stimulation and probably has muscle and joint aches from his constant ju...
My cat vomited a big piece of plastic I am very anxious about my cats health especially because one of them died last week and there was not much I could do to save him, he wouldn't eat or drink, he'd threw up when we gave him food through a syringe and he'd go to the litter box several times and couldn't do anything. ...	Generally, I'd suggest taking your cat to the Vet if they stop eating for periods of time and vomit if there is no visible cause. It isn't uncommon for cats to eat plastic (although often softer bags and packaging rather than rigid plastic). One other thing to note is that if the cat has been spending more time doing v...
Can dogs eat yoghurt? My dog loves eating yoghurt. I'm wondering if this is good for her. Can dogs eat yoghurt, is it good for them? Are there any dangers? What should I be looking for when selecting a yoghurt? <Q> Actual natural yogurt's something that dogs in India have had as part of their diet for ages. <S> Its...	To overcome the unwanted ingredients in commercial yoghurts, you could make your own yoghurt. Never give anything with Xylitol to a dog. My concern in feeding human food to animals is that animals are more sensitive than us to some of the ingredients.
Why does my cat need me around to eat? She will meow directly at me only (2 people in the house) and will have me follow her to her food bowl. She does this even if the bowl is completely full. She stops meowing once she starts eating and if I leave while she’s eating she doesn’t start meowing again. She seems to a...	When it's adequately hungry, the cat will go looking for food anyway.
Can snails and betta fish cohabitate? So my mom just brought home three snails home. One for me, and two for my brothers. I set the bag in the water for 20 minutes, and then put the snail into the tank. My female betta fish has been in this tank for about 2 months, once the snail was in the tank, my betta (Emmi) paid ...	Bettas are actually good additions to tanks that have snail infestations, and will keep them in check.
Cat loves to eat newly opened can food, but after a day or two hesistates to eat the food One of my cats (2 years old) loves can food and goes crazy once a fresh can is opened. However if I put the can in the fridge for the next meal it seems the scent has gone away and she wont eat it unless shes quite hungry and will...	You don't want it hot, only around room temperature to lukewarm--roughly the temperature of freshly caught prey. Although I'm sure you're doing this, I'll say it just in case: make sure you have the food enclosed in the fridge. I personally use a plastic container for my cats' food, but you can use a glass one, too, as...
Retraining elderly cat to use litter box I have an elderly cat who has a history of digestion issues. A couple months ago he started having severe constipation, which he alerted me to by pooping on the floor in front of the litter box instead of in the litter box itself. It took a little while to readjust his diet to f...	At least temporarily, put a second litter box on the floor where he's currently pooping.
My dog scratches at the floor during fireworks. What can I do to make him feel safe? Sometimes when there is a thunderstorm or fireworks my dog will become restless and scratch at the front door or back door. If I open the door he doesn't move, but if I walk away he will begin scratching again. What can I do to make hi...	Regardless, the family cuddle pile is my go-to for fireworks since everyone is happy and content, regardless of the external noises and it does seem to help bring him down again. When your dog feels unsafe or insecure they will automatically go to their safe space which will become the crate.
Outdoor cat comes in and pees on my bed The cat in question is a female. She is probably 5 or 6 years old, maybe older, outdoor farm cat. She has always lived outside but is super friendly and loves to be petted. When I let her in I put down a small bowl of dry food and water. She checks that first. She seems calm and...	If you observe the cat is starting to use the litterbox consistently, you might decide you can make the area it's allowed in bigger, but because this option is less about training and more about keeping it contained to easier to clean areas of the house, I wouldn't necessarily expect it to make progress. If you've give...
My cat loves to be petted, hates to be held I have a female kitten that is almost 8 months old. We've had her for about a month now. We've noticed that she absolutely loves pats, and comes up to us constantly to ask for them. However, whenever we try to pick her up, she struggles and wiggles until we let her go. Not su...	Then I think it might help to try to slowly work into being picked up and held over a long period of time, rather than trying to hold the cat straight off. So I decided that I would pick her up and continue to pet her whenever we got to a point of her having had plenty of "normal" petting. As soon as you sense the cat ...
I live in an upstairs condo and my new dog refuses to go down stairs I recently adopted a 9 month old female doberman mix dog. She is the sweetest thing, however she seems to have very high stress and anxiety. She seems to be terrified of the stairs which is the only way in and out of my home. Going up seems to be les...	If professional help isn't possible right now, I recommend doing some research on curing fears in dogs. Once you have a clearer idea of what the core of the issue is, it should be easier to come up with a solution.
What is the maximum age of cats? My cat is four years old now. Someone told me that cats do not have a long life span. This made me so sad and worried. I want to know what is the approximate age of cats if they are fit and healthy. <Q> The typical lifespan for indoor domestic cats is estimated at ~15 years . <A> Life e...	The current Guinness World Record for longest-lived domestic cat belonged to Creme Puff , who lived to be 38 (1967 - 2005). Many may live to be in their early 20s.
My cat is not eating or drinking anything after the death of the fellow cat It's been three days since one of my kittens died. And since that day my other cat is not eating or drinking anything. I am afraid that he will get weak and ill. Please suggest to me what to do to make him eat. Update: The vet said that it ma...	You may need to consider giving him food with a syringe, if nothing else works. This could be a disease he caught from the other cat, or it could be a severe case of grief, but when a cat isn't eating veterinary intervention is needed urgently! Before feeding, I take hot water from the tap and put the pieces into the w...
How do I make a cat fall asleep? Does anybody know how to make a cat go to sleep? I have to take her on a long drive and I want her to sleep so she doesn't get too stressed. I tried using the calming spray but it doesn't work on her. Does anybody have an advice? <Q> The first thing to make sure is that you take your ...	Before you take the cat for the long drive you will probably try to limit feeding and drinking right before you leave so your cat can go for some time before she needs to eliminate. You will need to put a towel in the carrier and it is best if you use one on which the cat has rested upon. She will probably not eat but ...
Rosy Boa keeps seeking the cold. Why? I just got a 4 month old, male, rosy boa 5 days ago. His warm side (temperature taken at surface) fluctuates between 85 and 94 °F (29 and 34 °C). I have a heating pad stuck under the cage and an UV warming light coming from the top. Right from the start he would go on the cold side...	If your snake is seeking out cooler temperatures, you should either move the heat pad, or remove the heat emitting bulb.
How to stop my dog chewing on everything? OK, so recently my dog has been chewing everything outside which I'd presume because she's teething but she is 6 months and I don't know how long teething will last in dogs. I don't know if this matters, but she's a German Shepherd. So what's a way to train her not to chew or ...	Offering her a toy like a rope or hard chewing bones may satisfy her need to chew on things without destroying your stuff. Chaining a dog is not good in general and might increase the problem in this case. You should entertain her by playing with her or taking walks, then she won't be so bored anymore. Instead of buyin...
Can Bettas have lazy personalities? I had a betta a few years ago who was the most active and happiest fish I've ever seen. He enjoyed hide-and-seek, watched me work at my desk, and constantly swam around his 5 gallon tank. He was a strong swimmer, a big eater, and lived a relatively good, long life. A few months ago...	Healthy bettas are hungry bettas, even if they aren't very active. It is a topic that has been researched over the past few years and the general conclusion is that the multiple species researched had personalities.
What is this wound on my dog's leg? Help me please Weeks ago the leg of my 5 years old boxer was very swollen and he even walked a little limp, time later a kind of wound was formed and until today it has not been removed. Thought my dog does not complain about anything, does not cry, or anything, keeps eating well, ...	You might have to cone the dog if it licks the wound a lot and makes it worse. It's an untreated wound that should be seen by veterinarian.
How will my cats feel about a weekend vacation? I will be spending several days at my parents house this coming weekend. They've been encouraging me to bring my cats with me, but so far I've been reluctant to do so. But this coming weekend my regular cat sitter will be busy (It turns out that other people also make p...	From personal observation, the ones that do the worst are very timid cats and very territorial cats versus the type that are more adventurous. It certainly would be a less stressful option for them, but you might have problems like them refusing to use their box when it's not been cleaned in the past day. There is at l...
Cat licks face while I'm sleeping My cat climbs on my chest when I'm sleeping and licks my face. She does this several times a night. It's not just in the morning and it's not because she's hungry (she still has food when I get up). She's driving me nuts and I can't get a good nights' sleep! Why is she doing this? S...	Move your face away, pet the cat and softly nudge her to lie down next to you. What I personally observe is, it is the way to show love and affection. If I tolerate it and let it happen, she will eventually lay down on my chest or return to her bed.
What substrate/base should I use for this small fish pond? I have bought a property that has a tiny decorative pond with waterfall and sizeable filter. It looks as though a larger pond use to be in its place. I plan to install this product: https://www.primrose.co.uk/500l-mayfly-preformed-pond-p-67263.html I then p...	There are pots specifically made for pond usage that have slats or holes in them.
How often to clean fish tank with bottom feeders We have a 29 gallon fish tank with 3 snails 3 shrimp and 3 catfish. We also have moon fish that I read like to eat algae. We have had the tank a couple of weeks and it looks really clean. I also read I should do a partial water change every two weeks. With all those b...	It is better to change a small amount of water each week than it is to change a lot when you clean the tank,Water changes is mostly to keep the nitrate level down
Why does my cat only bite my partner? My girlfriend and I have a 1 year old (or slightly younger) orange tabby that we adopted a little over a month ago. He is a good, easy-going cat overall, but he sometimes bites my girlfriend, either on the hand or face, for seemingly doing nothing. She’ll be petting him and he’ll w...	The cat will (after a few times) learn that it did something to ruin cuddle time, and thus will stop the biting. Based on her behavior, you can clearly see she intends it as an act of love.
My dog won't get tired I have a mix of Border Collie with Australian Shepherd. Recently we moved to a country house and now he has a 24/7 access to big green fields and almost 24/7 human attention. Happy dog. But I'm worried about him going over his limits for his love of playing. Looks like even when tired he just con...	Common OCDs in dogs include hunting either shadows or speckles of light, constant barking, constant repetition of certain movements (like running in circles) and obsession with toys to the point that they ignore food and sleep as long as the toy is in sight. If the dog is able to stop or slow down whenever it feels lik...
White patches/spots on my betta There are white patch/spot-like marks on my betta fish's gill and body, which were not there when I bought him from the store. He is his usual active self and is eating properly. The spots seemed to have appeared after I have done water change. I use Seachem water conditioner to treat t...	This looks like a missing scale or damaged scale which was probably caused by the wooden decoration
Is my Betta fish dying? Please help! My Betta fish has been laying at the bottom of the tank for a while now, and I have no idea why. I’ve tried changing the water to warmer water and cleaned the water. He did fine before but now he’s just changed. He only moves up when I try to get him to move with my finger.(outside ...	What you can do first for a fish that is not feeling so well is to make sure to keep him in very clean water and feed it a strict minimum. He could be constipated also. If your betta is not eating, you could also try a variety of food.
My cat has uncontrollable twitching on her back near her tail My cat has been having an issue where she is clearly agitated and looks like she is trying to run away from her own fur. It will start with appearing very agitated, meowing, and twitching her tail and her back just in front of her tail. She will begin to run...	From my personal experience with the disease I would not rule out feline hypersensitivity syndrome/FHS/hyperesthesia because she doesn’t self-mutilate. The vet said that flea bites are usually the cause but it can be literally any environmental variable that could be triggering the neurological syndrome. One vet sugges...
Why does only one of my cats use the 'Litter Robot'? I have two cats and I recently got a new litter robot. Per the websites suggestions I put the litter robot next to the old litter box and stopped cleaning it to entice my cats to use the robot instead. One of my cats has began using the robot but the other ended up...	The other cat will likely use the litter robot when the other box is not clean, because most cats prefer clean boxes.
Cat ate small amounts of dried daffodil flower, should I be worried? Title tells it all - my cat found some dried daffodil flowers in my flat and I couldn’t catch him before he managed to ingest one (it’s not the type of daffodil with huge flowers but rather small ones, so it wasn’t a huge amount). Upon googling I’ve f...	Eating any part of the daffodil plant can cause symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Throwing up for cats it's something normal for their digestive system and the can ingest a lot of stuff without much bad effect. I'm not against visiting a vet, but don't be over-scared of the situation.
My dog has been acting strangely around one of my cats' butt Our family has a dog and four cats. The dog's name is Brutus, he's male, 6 years old and a Boston Terrier/Beagle mix. The cat relevant to this question is named Smudge; he's a male gray tabby cat, and is about a year and a half old. Over the past week, Bru...	I also think it sounds like Brutus needs more exercise and/or mental stimulation. He may run away for a while if he has the chance and smells a female in heat.
I'm having trouble giving my cat liquid meds with a syringe Somebody said it was fine to put the liquid on the fur around the cat's mouth and she will lick it off. I don't think that's ok. Our vet tried to mix with the medicine with canned food. I just want to know if putting the medicine on the fur around her mouth, ...	Squirting the medication there will force the cat to swallow it (cats can't spit), without the risk of inhaling or choking on it that could happen if the medication is just dropped into the back of the mouth.
What animal can be kept in a tank just under 3 gallons? I recently had a pet beetle larvae pass away, leaving me with an empty tank. Seeing the empty tank just sitting there makes me pretty sad, so I was wondering if it was a good size for anything else. It's a Imagitarium Pet Keeper for Aquarium Fish, Medium. Using th...	It is very hard to get a small tank to be in biological balance and to keep the water quality good,so i suggest you use this tank only for treating your fish with medication.
Attempts at stopping nipping - puppy Who she is So I will start off with who my dog is. She is a Golden Doodle of 9 weeks old so still very much a puppy. We have had her for about 3 days so I understand that a lot of training will take time but I mostly just want to make sure I am doing things correctly. Background...	If she nips while playing or being pet, push her slightly away from you and stop playing or petting. After a little bit of her playing for a bit I would reward her by playing with her. You can also get some (beef) neck bones from your grocer's meatdepartment (they sell for about a dollar a pound where I live).Spread th...
My cat is keeping his eye closed. Why? My cat is keeping his right eye closed most of the day, and when he opens his eye, there is something wet coming out of it. Here is a picture of him . <Q> You need to take your cat to the vet for this. <S> It is not possible to tell what is wrong for any of us over the net. <S>...	He could be starting an upper respiratory infection or virus (which can be dangerous for cats). Do not try to clean this your self. You do risk making the injury more serious if you do.
My cat is only interested in eating tuna or food she is probably allergic too My cat is 17, adopted last year. Generally lively, no obvious signs of distress or pain besides mild arthritis. She used to throw up a lot, and after a battery of tests the vet declared that she was almost certainly just allergic to somethin...	If no prescribed foods work, the only other route is to try your cat on different types of store catfood, and see if she will eat those, and if they make her throw up. She is old and needs water more than ever. There are a number of commercial raw diets that are super convenient and priced fairly.
One cat licks the other, but hates being licked I have two 3-year-old cats. They are siblings (same litter), one female, one male. They get along reasonably well, with the occasional boxing and hissing match but nothing too serious (see my previous questions for examples), but also playing and sleeping next to each oth...	On these reasons, I think your cats are bound by the quasi-randomly appeared customs as they were grown together, and they see eachother probably still siblings in their kitten age. I tend to think it's a personality thing as said earlier. I think, if it is not a personality thing, then she might feel some remains of t...
Have an older cat that lost her sister and now meows all the time, why? We adopted both cats from the shelter on the same day. The younger one was 1 year old or so and the other was closer to 2 years old the vet said. We had them for 14 years and they really didn’t play together at all with the one taking over and th...	If I were you I would play around with things cats know natively so that instinct will help with acceptance since cats lost more siblings in the wild than in domestication try triggering her instincts to socialize with other cats to hunt or just comfort with the occasional treat, brush or whatever she likes treat her l...
Want to buy sofa for living room. What to do about cats? I want to buy a new sofa for our living room. After I buy it, I'm 100% sure my cats will also want to sit in the new sofa and sharpen their nails in the new sofa and ruin the new sofa. I've talked to them about the issue, but they seem to ignore me. I guess my q...	If you get a scratching post for your cats, they likely will not use your sofa at all to sharpen their claws. And if all else fails, find a way to embrace concealing the damage; there are many examples of how to use lace, fabric, or other techniques to disguise damaged corners and surfaces on a sofa that can look quite...
How to raise PH in RO water? (with chemical compounds no commercial products) I am using RO water for my newly started 100 liters aquarium and it results in a pH value of 6.0 to 6.2 which is too low considering that KH is 0. In this case, I need something to raise pH (and KH eventually). The candidates for the time b...	To raise the pH value you can add baking soda, but only if the total alkalinity of the water is also low.
Can I leave my Red Eer Slider turtles alone for 4 days? All my family members (including me) need to leave the city for a family function for 3-4 days. I have 2 red ear slider that I have to leave at my home for the duration. I have 2 questions: Can I leave them unsupervised in their tanks with the appropriate amou...	Turtles can be left alone for a few days, although there is some risk, so it is best to have a friend and neighbor check on your turtle in your home each day if possible.
Adopting a feral cat I live in DC and have a rodent problem . DC has a program that allows you to adopt a blue collar working cat. I think it is basically a trap-neuter-return type program, but instead of returning them, they give them to people who will give them an outdoor shelter and feed them daily. We are not l...	Most shelters would rather keep an animal, than send it someplace that is not going to work.
How to litter train a cat if both my husband and I work away from home all day? My 8 years old boy loves cats, but I work a full time job and of course my son would be at school at the same time that I work. I would like to get a cat, but am concerned about how to litter train it if I'm not with it all day. Is it some...	Most cats require little to no litter training, as litter boxes are designed to appeal to their instinctive need to bury their waste.
My cat is a houdini and keeps escaping her cone She had surgery today, spayed, we tried a cone to prevent licking. Well, she got out of it so we tightened to where we would have to remove it without sliding it on and off. Well, she got out again... Any tighter and I fear it'll be too tight, so I tried the neck brace th...	The cone can be tightened so it is very snug. The benefits of the onesie are that: the cat can still see the cat is not freaked out by wearing a heavy hard or semi-rigid cone around its head the onesie doesn't bump into doorways and bedposts and the food bowl Of course, some cats are amazingly adept at getting them off...
Is there a toy that my dog can't destroy? I have a staffordshire terrier, essentially a small pitbull, who has destroyed every toy I've given her. She tends to swallow things (chunks of rubber, plastic etc.) so I have to take away toys she starts to damage. Is there a toy that she won't be able to destroy? Just to g...	My do g has destroyed everything too but the black Kong toys are by far the most durable.
Want to know solution of betta fish problem My betta fish isn't eating food from last week. He sinks at the bottom of the tank and color faded. What is the solution? <Q> You and your fish are a victim of the pet shops lack of knowledge about fish and fish keeping. <S> Most likely your fish have ammonia poisoning as a...	You can place the used/dirty filter media in your filter or substrate at the bottom of your tank and it will help stimulate the beneficial bacteria growth. Using malchite green in your tank will kill all the good and bad bacteria so never use any medication when you set up a fish tank,The only thing you need to add to ...
Diet for overweight, frequently constipated cat I have a neutered, male, DSH red tabby named Playdough. We adopted him when he was eight months old and he is now almost three and a half years old. Recently, he has had two bad bouts of constipation. We took him in and they cleared him out, but we obviously need to chang...	Larger cats use more energy, so if you feed 300 calories per day your cat will slowly lose some weight. The most important thing regarding constipation is moisture so all dry food should be stopped forever.
How can I teach my cat how to properly bury her own poop? My cat (a 2 year old female Bengal) has a few issues related to the litter box; one of the strangest is that she can't seem to figure out how to properly bury her poop. She'll go to the litter box, do her business, and then scratch at the plastic sides of the bo...	Cats bury their poop to hide their presence in an environment (so prey/other predators don't catch on).
Rabbits as hand luggage in airplane I read I could transport animals in transport boxes the size of hand luggage with me near my seat on an airplane. I could not imagine a transport-box-like piece of luggage with the right size. One problem I see is that it should only be approximately 25 cm in height. How could one ...	Some aircraft types are limited in the crate sizes they can handle. In my experience, rabbits normally prefer a somewhat snug travel carrier.
Cat sometimes doesn't use the litterbox, but my whole bathroom I have a cat (6 months old) and got myself a second one about 3 months ago (4 1/2 months old). After some difficulties at the beginning they understand each other well and play and cuddle with each other. But 2 weeks after I got the second cat, the first on...	I've found that having 1 box per cat is a good way to ensure the box doesn't get too dirty too quickly. Likewise, I’ve heard that if one cat is a little more alpha than the other, it will deter them from liking each other’s scent; thus, they may go to the bathroom in different locations. Also, you could try putting a p...
Clingy puppy with insane separation anxiety I've read some posts on here related to this topic, but all of the tricks have already been used. TL;DR: My mum rescued an abused pup with head trauma. My mother has a rescue pup. He belonged to a neighbour for his first few months of life, and bonded with my mum over that ...	After some time she may be able to settle the dog, close the door for a moment, then reward him. With severe anxiety, it is difficult for a dog to learn new skills in situations that are at all stressful. Find what your dog likes to gnaw. In a few weeks, when he (hopefully) grasped the concept of "stay" and that he wil...
How can I ensure my outdoor pet's water doesn't freeze in the winter? I live in Europe and have rabbits who live exclusively outdoors. How can I provide them with water in the winter without it freezing? <Q> I have two bowls. <S> They are some of the heavy ones. <S> I change the bowls every morning and evening. <S>...	If it gets very cold one could add bottles with warm water under the water bowl.
How can we encourage our kitten to come up to us, if we're unable to get down on the floor with her? My brother just lost his cat to cancer, he is alone, and really needs companionship of our kitten. She uses her litter box and is eating good. He gave her a room with all her stuff in it. She doesn't come up to us yet....	While you wait for the cat to trust you you can try to get the cat to play by using a toy on a stick, when a cat plays it will forget to be scared. The other thing you can do is use treats or play to lead the cat to where you want it to go. Also try to avoid being forceful, just gently invite them to come.
Cat behaving strangely for no apparent reason Our indoor/outdoor cat of six years is being strange this week. Exhibiting the following behaviors randomly on and off: Urinating and defecating on the floors/rugs openly (but still occasionally using litter box) Walking low to the ground as if she is hunting or scared ...	I'd get her to a vet now, as the problem has been going on for a few days, and could be serious. Every thing you say in your question makes me think your cat is in pain, urinating and defecating on the floor but sometimes using the litterbox (pain using the litterbox). It's possible that she could have bladder or kidne...
How do I know if the dogs are playing too rough I have American Staffy female rescue from the pound 5 months a go friendly with other dogs love the play yesterday got rescue Staffy shorter breed both same age he's a male he's very friendly as well they seem to get along very well not aggressive with food but cautious e...	The the dog will communicate to the other dog that its too rough vocally by either barking/squealing with discomfort or nipping and barking loudly at the dog being too rough. What can be misconstrued as rough is just how dogs tend to play.
Can my fish survive without filter? Hey I have 50l aquarium with 2 goldfish, temperature is always 25°C and my question is will they survive without filter? <Q> A 50 liters tank is too small for you to keep goldfish, and even more so if you do not have any filtration. <S> The most important thing for fish to survive ...	Waste products will absorb a lot of oxygen and this might bring the oxygen level down and kill your fish.
is elevated glucose in cat's urine urgent? We went to the animal hospital 5 days ago (Sunday) because our 7-year-old cat Betsy was frequently in the litter box trying to pee but producing only a few drops (or nothing). They said when they saw her the bladder was empty, so we stayed long enough to get a urine sample. ...	Low blood sugar can put your cat into an unexpected coma and even result in death if left untreated. If you can, try and get her diagnosed as soon as possible because I can speak for the fact that letting it run it's course unnoticed doesn’t turn out well for the animal.
What is this whitish goo in my newly set up tank? I set up my first tank (50 liters cube) about 4 days ago. It's quite high-tech: CO 2 injector Macro + Micro fertilizers 6h / day lightning I added some aquarium starter fluid Decent filter with a bunch of ceramic rings (not colonized by bacteria yet) There are ...	Your tank is not properly cycled yet. The gray stuff will go away after a few days and it is not only bacteria, but several types of living things that you can find in a healthy tank.
How do I retrain a cat to use the litterbox I prefer? A friend's cat is going to live with me for the next few weeks while my friend is out of town. This cat is used to using the bathroom in showers, which her usual owner simply cleans out regularly. This has been the cat's routine for years. However, I only have one ...	So it's likely that if you simply make the litterbox available, the cat will use it, at least for poop. I'd recommend not complicating the issue by using a deep litter tray or one with a roof.
How to take care of dog's toiletry needs if dog walking is banned? Most countries seem to allow dog walking during anti-COVID-19 measures preventing the spread of the coronavirus. However, there's at least South Africa where even dog walking is disallowed. The extent to which it's disallowed is a bit unclear, but the w...	So my best advice is: Go outside for your dogs toiletry needs, no matter what your government says.
Cat has a small wound on back of the head, do I need to see the vet? My 5 year old cat has a small wound on the back of it's head for a about two weeks. The wound has an approximate length of 1/4 inch (6mm) and does not seem to grow. What worries me, is that the wound is not closing. Normally these close very fast, bu...	It's small enough to not require stitches and it doesn't look inflamed or infected.
Can one of my cats find my missing cat? I have two cats now as the third cat ran away three days ago. I am wondering if I should let one of my other cats out, as they are very obedient, always come back, and stay within the vicinity of the house. Do you think that my other cat can find my missing cat? My missing cat ...	Maybe you're hoping that your cat would sniff out and track the missing one.
Should cats eat "huge" animals? I'm going to ask a question I wondered with my dad. It was raised because I believe several things related to my cat, mostly when I heard a little from the vet, a little from the friends, a little online and so on. Maybe this is not true and feel totally free to correct me in the comment...	As such, one of the best ways to feed your cat is to give them appropriately-sized portions of cat food, with people food such as meat being relegated to a special treat.
How do I get my puppy to stop playing with my cat? I recently got a 18 week Alaskan Klee Kai who is currently 10 lbs. I brought it home with a six year old cat who is also 10 lbs. The puppy really loves to play with the cat but the problem is he plays like a puppy would. He gets really physical. He tackles, bites, an...	So instead of locking your puppy in the kennel, I suggest holding him by the collar and making him calm down, either by making him lay down or by physically turning him around so his rear faces the cat By developing his impulse control he should become better at not playing as rough as he does now.
What might be wrong with my kitten's toe? When I got her from the shelter it looked like she had a scab on the side of her pad, but when I checked I saw that her full pad was there and it came off easily. Her toe is very thick and hard to move, and her claw is thick and doesn't retract. When I touch it she doesn't seem...	She/he could have an ingrown toenail and if it gets infected, then you'll need an antibiotic. We needed a wash for her and antibiotics, so you should take your cat to the vet as soon as possible.
Is it a responsible action to adopt a starving kitten when I live in a very small place? Recently, I expressed to a friend my reservations in adopting one of the starving kittens badly needing someone to take care of them, due to my worries that it will ultimatly be miserable living in my small place (one bedroom, one ...	Save the kitten, at least it has a chance to live and if it seems unhappy as it grows up, you can find a home for it. Go for it and let us know how it's doing! Once the kitten has starved to death there's no options.
Can I allow my puppy near my breast? Recently, my husband and I brought home a small, 15 day old puppy from a local shelter. Its mom has passed away so I have adopted it. I feed it with a bottle filled with milk from my pet goat. The puppy is too attached to me and my family. Since 2 days ago, he is trying to come and...	Related to your direct question, I doubt that the puppy is trying to suckle from you, and I suspect that it is really seeking warmth and comfort, and is just trying to stay as close to you as possible.
What are the best mosquito-controlling critters for a pond? While inquiring about the rules for building a backyard pond, my city suggested I have a plan some way to control the mosquitoes. I'm aware that some fish, frogs, newts, and turtles all eat mosquitoes and their larvae. I doubt my slow, lumbering long-fin goldf...	As far as I know, dragon-fly larvae feed with mosquito larvae, and dragon-fly adults feed with adult mosquitoes.
My dog's right eye is dislodged from the socket, do I need a second opinion? My dog (he is a mix of a chihuahua and a Shih Tzu) just had an accident a few hours ago. His right eye appears to have popped out of his socket (but it's still attached), he has patches of scraped skin on his head, his left eye is closed and ...	Take your dog to a different veterinarian, urgently. We agree - get a second opinion, but do so urgently. If there is still vision present then returning the eye to position may reduce the risk of further vision loss or damage to other structures in the eye (for example, a proptosed eye is very susceptible to corneal u...
Is it a bad idea to give my rabbits wild wood to nibble on? I have two 8-month old rabbit pets, and while my house is not very well designed for rabbit-proofing, I have given them a decent chunk of space where they can roam around 24/7. I feed them a hay based diet, a small amount of pellets and some greens every day....	Make sure that the respective wood is not toxic to the rabbits.
Cat has a wound behind ear My cat recently got into fight with a stray and i found this wound on the back of her ear a few days later, she's an indoor cat so the stray kind of just broke in at night I'm not sure if it was from the fight or not but does it look like it'll need a vet visit or will she recover on her ow...	You need to keep an eye on the wound to see if it gets infected and if it does, you need to get a vet to clean and drain it. Look inside the ear, if it's dirty then that is a definite sign of mites. The wound itself looks to already be healing so I'd leave it alone.
Stepped on my kitten's paw I accidentally stepped on my kitten's paw while walking. She cried loudly and hid in a corner immediately after. I checked her paw , tried moving it just to see if it caused her any pain. Apart from soft cries (out of sadness and the heartbreak of betrayal I think) she didn't react in a manne...	The way to see if the injury is serious is to observe your cat for a couple of hours: if your cat is still limping and tries to avoid using the paw when she walks, you can start thinking about taking her to the vet.
How to stop adopted stray/feral cat from scratching trees? Im in New Zealand. The cat (probably female), has been with us for 5 years, but my parents are sick of her killing our trees with her claws. We think she was abandoned by her previous owners and lived alone for some time. She took over after our own last cat di...	You can't stop a cat from scratching but you can change its habits One possibility, aside from making scratching posts which you should anyway, is to smear non-toxic grease (such as vaseline) on the trees.
Dad accidentally sat on my cat My dad accidentally sat on my 2.5 kg, 2 year old Persian cat. He didn’t see or hear her because he was on the phone, and she was sleeping on an office chair. Once he sat on her, he realized that something was under him. He stood up, and she ran away. He didn’t hear her scream, so we don’...	Really, I'd be surprised if a healthy cat that age would get much of an injury even by someone's full weight on a padded office chair. If she’s behaving completely normally (other than probably avoiding your dad) rather than hiding, walking funny or being lethargic, she’s probably fine. You can keep eye on her for few ...
Should I do something about my cat getting very dirty? I've recently started letting my cat outside, which she really enjoys. However, one of her favorite things to do out there is to roll around in the dirt, which of course leaves her filthy. She's visibly brown and you can draw in the dirt on her with a finger. The...	Cats may roll around in dirt just because it feels good to them, but sometimes it may also be because their skin is itchy for some particular reason. Be sure she does not eat plants. Some of the possible symptoms include: potbellied appearance visible worms in stool or vomit diarrhea coughing weight loss dull hair
My kitten doesn't pee - should I worry? I have a two and half months female kitten for 3 days. She doesn't enjoy dry food so far so she's eating primarily wet food - from can or pouches, but I started mixing them with dry food. I think her intake of water is normal - she's drinking some time after her meal or after she...	This is a serious concern since peeing is how the body gets rid of non-food waste, and being dehydrated in general can cause kidney problems. It may be an illness, parasites, or a sensitivity to one or more foods you're offering ; the vet will be able to run tests on a sample of the poo to determine if an infection or ...
Who was the last US President to oversee a reduction in debt? As of 2012, the United States currently has ~16 trillion in debt. The last five presidents have all added to the overall debt. Who is the last US president to decrease the total amount of debt owed by the Federal government? (Including Bill Clinton;...	There are four correct answers to this question, here presented in increasing relevance: If you look at the US debt in dollar terms, the last president to reduce debt over one fiscal year was Eisenhower, who did reduce debt in the two fiscal years 1955-1957 .
Why does the US Congress have two chambers? Why does the US have separate houses (House of Representatives and Senate) to form Congress? Put another way, what is the reasoning behind a bicameral legislature in the USA? <Q> The U.S. Congress didn't actually start out bicameral; the original Articles of Confederation (t...	The final Constitution split Congress into the House and Senate as a compromise between the large states (who naturally wanted representation to be tied to population) and the small states (who didn't want to get outvoted all day long by the larger states).
What are the advantages/disadvantages of fixed-term elections? Fixed-term elections are those whose date can not be set by politicians. The US presidential election is perhaps the most prominent example of this. There are also elections, such as that for the Australian House of Representatives, which have a date effec...	If the term is fixed, it prevents the party calling a new election to let the voters settle the issues.
Has range voting been successfully implemented anywhere? To improve upon traditional democracy, various alternatives to the normal up down voting have been put forth such as range voting . (Range voting is a voting method for one-seat elections under which voters score each candidate, the scores are added up, and the...	No Nation has ever used RV, but I believe the UN does for electing the Secretary General, and the Olympics for ranking divers, gymnastics, etc.
What reforms have successfully avoided the issues of Gerrymandering? In democracies like the United States, Gerrymandering to construct districts with artificial boundaries such that incumbents and their parties are favored to win has been a long standing issue. While technically illegal, it seems to still happen . ...	The Israeli Knesset avoids gerrymandering by not drawing any district boundaries at all; it's elected by nationwide closed party list proportional representation.
Why and how is the Vice President elected in U.S? Why is the Vice President elected in the US? Why isn't he chosen by the President like any other secretary? Is there any important reason why the writers of the Constitution made that choice? How is the Vice President elected in the actual bi-party system? Is possible ...	The reason the Vice President is elected is because, since the VP is first in the line of succession, and that is one of the VP's primary responsibilities, so it was seen as a position that should be elected.
What are the minimum requirements for a system to be called democratic? I think the title is very clear, but I'll complete the question below: What are the minimum requirements needed for a system to be called democratic? Is holding elections every n years enough, or there are deeper requirements? In other words...	Democracy allows eligible citizens to participate equally—either directly or through elected representatives—in the proposal, development, and creation of laws.
Was the war in Iraq legal according to the US law? Is it true that the recent war conducted by The United States in Iraq was undeclared and illegal? Have there been any rulings by the US courts on this? What are the arguments for and against the legality of the war? <Q> At no point in the Iraq War (or the Korean War, o...	When the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 was challenged in court, it was determined to be legal.
Has a libertarian party ever won a parliamentary election anywhere? Libertarian ideas seem to have a strong following in the developed world, but I've never heard of any libertarian party being in power. In Poland, where I live, the main libertarian party (which might be the only one for all I know) has been doing a re...	Libertarian Estonian Reform Party with 33 seats of 101 member Riigikogu is largest party in parliament. Other countries that are often considered to be some of the most libertarian in the world include Liechtenstein, Hong Kong and Switzerland.
Does Anonymous have a coherent ideology? The direct action group Anonymous has gained a great deal of attention in recent years as a result of its various "ops", usually targeted against governments and large corporations. However, because of its deliberately amorphous nature, claimed lack of leaders, etc., I find it ...	Although those associating with Anonymous tend to be explicitly anti-authoritarian and consider themselves dissidents within the Western democratic, capitalist system, there is no official ideology. As Anonymous is completely unorganised no study on it can be done as they simply would need to include everyone claiming ...
What exactly formally constitutes recognition of a country? So, there is a spectrum of political entities that make up the national stage. There is, of course, the "nation-state" like the U.S.A, China, Russia, Germany, Lithuania, you name it - full fledged "countries" that nobody denies is a country. There are small ...	There's only one international set of criteria - the recognition by other countries.
Are there any negative consequences for a country having no debt? It would seem that having no debt would categorically be a good thing. I have heard Dave Ramsey say many times that : The Forbes 400 is a list of the richest 400 people in America as rated by Forbes magazine. When surveyed, 75% of the Forbes 400 (rich...	If we are talking about the United States and most countries that operate on a Fractional Reserve Banking system then a government unable to accumulate debt would be an economic disaster.
Is there any objective reason why some states can have nuclear weapons but others can't? Many countries around the world suspect that Iran is attempting to build a nuclear weapon. Regardless of whether this is true or not, is there any objective reason why the US, UK, France, and others are "allowed" to have nuclear ...	In fact there is no reason, in theory all the countries have the same rights, and so if United States, Israel, India and others have nuclear weapons then any other country should be allowed to have. A second objective reason is that once one country has a lot of nukes, it may be in the interests of stability for other ...
What is the difference between representative and parliamentary democracy? In the case of " representative democracy ", the common sense makes you think that you elect congressmen or speakers to represent your wishes, and in the " parliamentary democracy " you do almost the same; so what is the difference? <Q> Many peo...	In most cases they are interchangeable concepts . The term representative democracy is principally used to distinguish it from participatory (or direct) democracy, in which citizens directly debate and vote on legislation, policy and the appointment of citizens to execute those policies.
Are there any countries with no elections at all? I was browsing the Wikipedia article on Voting age and the following map struck me. The colours refer to different ages, full legend here : Regardless of other restrictions (only men, only one party, etc.), this map seems to show every single country in the world h...	Although in theory, elections in Brunei exist, there haven't been any for a long time.
Are there any proposed systems of running the government like a corporation? Has there ever been a legitimately proposed system whereby either the entire government or the executive branch of it was run the way a corporation is usually supposed to - more specifically, with set performance targets, merit pay and perform...	One of the examples is the corporate rule in India .
What form of government does StackExchange resemble? It's not representative democracy, because the decisions are taken by the entire community, but they are weighted :P The closest one that comes into my mind is the "Venus project" :) <Q> The more reputation you have (the more merit), the more influence. <S> A new...	I would say it resembles a meritocracy of a consultative nature. Stack Exchange, Inc has the final say in everything that goes on in this site. In some ways, it's a democratic republic, since we have a constitution (as encoded in the FAQ of each respective site, and enshrined in Meta.
Is there an optimal size of a parliament? Are there any studies that have been done correlating size of the electorate (or in general the population) to size of parliament and stability criteria? I was wondering which size of a parliament is scientifically deemed adequate. I could not find any data on votes required p...	There is a rule of thumb called the cube root rule: the number of legislators in a legislature can be approximated by the cubic root of the population.
What factors influence the number of political parties? While I know that the question could disintegrate into a list of things type of question I would really see answers that respect the back-it-up-rule and which would go deeper than only listing factors. Now the question: What factors influence the number of poli...	The main factor that determines the number of parties is the voting system .

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