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Are ultrasonic repeller devices painful for dogs?
I have mice in the apartment, and I am interested in using an ultrasonic repeller device. However, I read the following online:
"Humans can hear sound at frequencies up to about 23,000 Hz (Hertz)...
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What can I do when my dog loves going out at night?
I have a male dog who has recently developed the habit of going out at night. I followed him once and I noticed he usually goes to meet a female dog at another house.
I have been chaining him since, ...
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How old is my non-kitten, non-senior cat?
What do people look for when estimating the age of a cat who is full-grown and not yet obviously elderly? Both of my cats came from a shelter and the shelter's age estimates differed significantly ...
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Why do cats lick plastic bags, and is there any harm in it?
Most of my cats (past and present) have liked to lick plastic trash bags and grocery bags. Assuming that they are not tearing off bits of plastic and swallowing them, but just licking, is there any ...
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What should I consider when deciding to purchase pet insurance?
What factors should I consider when deciding whether to purchase pet insurance?
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How much exercise should a young cat be getting?
I have 2 young cats (1.5 years and 8 months). How much activity should they be getting during the day? They seem to be most active in the early morning and then settle down for the majority of the day ...
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How do I stop my dog from barking at people through the fence?
What is the best way to stop my fenced-in dog from barking at people who are passing by on the street?
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My friend is allergic to only some of my cats; why is that (and how do I mitigate for future cats)?
A friend has an allergic reaction to touching some but not all of my short-haired cats. (He does not have any issues with just being in the same room; petting or holding the cat is what sets it off. ...
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How do I discourage my cat from biting?
I adopted an adult cat from a shelter. The cat had been seized (along with 20+ others) by Animal Control from a hoarder and there is no prior medical history. Age estimates range from 3-6 years and he ...
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Can cats safely eat raw meat?
Is it safe to feed my cat raw meat, or should we cook the meat first? Or should we stick exclusively to factory produced cat food instead?
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Cat reacts randomly to tail and enters frenzy
I have a 1.5 year old cat that will be sitting quietly on a stool, chair etc, and then he will, apparently at random, react to his tail movements and run away and sprint around the house. There seems ...
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What's the best way to heal a scab on top of my dog's head?
My 6 month old puppy had a bacteria infection which caused a bunch of bumps to form on the top of her head. That is cured now, but from where she had been scratching it looks like one big scab.
What ...
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Is corn based food bad for my dog?
I've read that corn based food could be harmful to dogs. Is this true? If so, what would be a good alternative?
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How can I ensure a ferret's longevity?
I am concerned with the lifespan of ferrets. I've heard that ferrets bred from Marshall Farms don't live as long as other ferrets. Is this a true statement, and if so, how can I avoid purchasing / ...
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How should I refresh an overheated cat or prevent him from overheating in the first place?
My cat appears to overheat during a day in the outdoors. What can I do to help him stay refreshed and stay cooled down?
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