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Are rabbits easier than dogs to take care of as domestic pets?

Topic: Pets ,    Subtopic: Small Miscellaneous Pets Tags: petes pet ownership dogs rabbits pet care

I have never owned a pet, but I have watched both a dog and a rabbit over a weekend (separate occasions). I felt like they both required a bit of work, but the dog was a little more in term of walking, cleaning, and feeding it.   If I had to pick an animal to own, what would be the pros and c...

asked: UTC 2020-10-06 03:44 PM
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Is my fish sick or just old?

Topic: Pets ,    Subtopic: Small Miscellaneous Pets

I have a rainbow shark that is about 7 years old. He's still very active and none of the tankmates seem sick, but the shark has large white patches on his scales. It doesn't look like ick, just discoloration and I don't see it on any of the other fish. He's close to the maximum life expectancy for a...

asked: UTC 2020-11-09 11:05 PM
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How to transport guinea pigs?

Topic: Pets ,    Subtopic: Small Miscellaneous Pets

My friend has some guinea pigs she needs to move a few states over. She's afraid that too long in the car might be bad for them. What's the best way to move 2 guinea pigs a long distance?...

asked: UTC 2020-11-29 11:10 PM
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What are the best things to do when transporting a Betta fish in the car to minimize traumatizing them?

Topic: Pets ,    Subtopic: Small Miscellaneous Pets

I have had an adorable male Veiltail Betta fish for just under two months. In May, I am moving to a new apartment and will need to transport him by car for about a 45-minute drive. Is there anything I can do to make the journey easier for him? E.g., is a smaller or larger container better to put him...

asked: UTC 2021-03-23 05:31 PM
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Should I be supplementing my elderly guinea pig's diet with formula?

Topic: Pets ,    Subtopic: Small Miscellaneous Pets

I have two female guinea pigs, a 6 year old (R) and a 4 year old (P). As R has gotten older, since she turned 5 or so, she has seemed to have lost weight. The last time I weighed her, I think she was around 800g, which isn't extremely low compared to before, but she definitely looks and feels to be ...

asked: UTC 2021-04-16 04:59 PM
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Why would a Betta fish flare for no apparent reason?

Topic: Pets ,    Subtopic: Small Miscellaneous Pets

I have noticed lately that my male Betta fish will flare for no apparent reason as he's swimming in his tank. I can generally calm him down when he sees my face next to the tank, but I don't know what is causing him to flare. I know that stress is bad for Bettas so if something is stressing him out ...

asked: UTC 2021-04-22 02:40 AM
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What should I feed the ants in my kid's ant farm?

Topic: Pets ,    Subtopic: Small Miscellaneous Pets

My bug-loving preschooler has an ant farm and realized I'll have to feed and water them (I assumed the substrate they tunnel through was ant food, but no). What crumbs should I toss in there? I don't want to buy special ant food nor do I want to clean up rotted lettuce leaves every few days....

asked: UTC 2021-06-03 07:10 PM
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How can I help my guinea pig who is losing her sight?

Topic: Pets ,    Subtopic: Small Miscellaneous Pets

My guinea pig is almost 6.5 years old and has a cataract in one of her eyes. Her sight is definitely getting worse, as she now has trouble locating even which direction her food is in (she used to be able to see the general direction of my hand holding food and can't now until she smells it). Is the...

asked: UTC 2021-06-05 03:14 PM
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