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In order for the cats to protect themselves from not to become prey by some larger animals. They developed the ability to hide injury or illness very well. Things to look for in a sick cat: change in appetite, increase in appetite intestinal parasites, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, or gastrointestinal disease which will cause poor nutrient absorption. Decreased appetite may be caused by nausea, fever, gastrointestinal disease, or pain in the mouth due to dental disease, a mass, or trauma. Causes of increased thirst: Diabetes, increased calcium, hyperthyroidism, kidney disease. Prescription designed to increase thirst to promote frequent urinating. Increased meowing the cat may be trying to tell you physical or emotional distress. If the cat is not using the litter box take it immediately to your vet. If the cat associates pain with the litter box it may stop using the litter box. In multi-cat households, one cat will block the other cat from using it. Bad breath is caused by dental disease a mass or tumor in the mouth. It can also be internal illnesses like kidney disease or diabetes. Be sure to see your vet. If the cat has a painful bladder condition it can over-groom itself to the point of baldness. Not being able to pee, vomiting that won’t stop, being unresponsive, having seizures, and labored breathing are all emergencies, and you should seek veterinary care immediately.
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Mix a batch of electrolytes 4 cups water
1 Tablespoon sugar or honey 1 teaspoon salt Store in the refrigerator but serve at room temperature, making fresh batches daily. Throughout the day, dose: 3 Tablespoons for puppies/kittens 5 tablespoons for pets up to 5 lbs. ¾ cups for pets up to 10 lbs. ¼ cup per 5 lbs. of body weight for pets 15 lbs. and more. Keep on hand, and freeze into ice cubes to drop in water as needed. Ginger snap cookies are only 2 cookies for a medium-size dog, due to the sugar content. If your pet can drink peel fresh ginger root, slice 5-8 ¼ thick slices and boil in ¼ cup water. When cool, let the pet drink it. This can also prevent motion sickness when given 20-30 minutes before a road trip. White Rice with one spoonful of pumpkin. Boil 1 cup of white rice and 3 cups of water, then turn it down to a very low simmer until all the water is absorbed. Cool before serving and refrigerate leftovers for up 24 hrs. Pumpkin puree Feed one (1) tablespoon for cats and small dogs and up to three (3) tablespoons for a large dog. Pumpkin puree is a natural remedy for diarrhea since fiber helps firm up loose stools. CARING FOR GUINEA PIGS, RABBITS, HAMSTERS, FERRETS, GERBILS, RATS, CHINCHILLAS, AND SMALL MAMMALS3/13/2023 Clean and fresh water daily. Water bottle is a great choice it cannot be contaminated with food, feces, and urine. Some pets have to be trained to use the sipper water bottle. Supplies that you are going to need: Treats, toys, bowl, pellets, fresh leafy greens, water bottle, supplements, bedding, hay, and cage. Routine grooming and cleaning is important for the pets also regular cleaning of their habitat and cage. Chinchillas diet depends on dry grasses and other plant material.
Rabbits fresh, leafy greens they provide fiber and a variety of vitamins. A and C, minerals, proteins and carbohydrates. Hamsters, Mice and Rats Plants material and some meats. Mice, rats, and hamsters eat some meat products. Guinea Pigs eat dark, leafy greens are very high in vitamin C, a cup of fresh kale contains 250mg of vitamin C. Basically, a dog’s brain can remember the way that toy looks and even smells before its owner brings it into the room. Some dogs have the ability to be smarter and learn the names of people some can learn up to 215 words. Dogs preferred to rely on vision and used their noses only a few times when the lights are off.
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AuthorProfessional Pet Sitting Services offered in the Upper to Mid-Pinellas County Area Archives
March 2023
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