Our cat Maia has mysteriously contracted an unfortunate case of ear mites. I have to get her treated tomorrow, but I was wondering if I’d be at risk if I sleep in my bed tonight, considering she’s been sleeping and occasionally rubbing her head on my bed. Could I contract the mites as well?
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Could I contact ear mites from my cat by sleeping in the same bed as her?
Ways to prevent Hip Dysplasia?
Hello doglovers, My husband and I were considering getting a Golden Retriever. Many seem to suffer from hip dysplasia though, which worries us a lot. A reputable breeder that has health certificates for all the "parent dogs" is a MUST, I know. But are there any more ways to prevent/avoid hip dysplasia? Have you made [...]
After what shot, in the series of puppy shots, is the puppy protected enough to go to the dog park?
I have a 14 week old puppy that just got her 3rd set of shots. I am mainly concerned with parvo. Do I need to wait until she has her next shot at 17 weeks before I take her to the dog park? How much risk is involved here? Thanks so much!
How do i know my dog will be okay at the dog park?
he is a lab and border collie mix. he’s very excited and wild, but we think he would really enjoy and benefit from a trip to the dog park. the only problem is is that he’s never been off leash and "let loose". also, i am not sure he will come back to me. what [...]
Cat beds and rabbits?
My rabbits are obsessed with the cats bed i was wondering can i get my rabbits a cat bed and put it in the cage with them so they can be comfy cosy or would it be too much of a risk
The pet store has hamsters with cedar bedding, does this mean it is risky to adopt them?
The only pet store that has dwarf hamsters is one that used cedar as bedding. Does this mean there could be a risk of him not living long (if I buy one)?
Catching disease by doing normal things with your dog!!??
ok well i read about a researcher that said, "letting a dog lick your face, picking up its mess or allowing it to sleep on your bed could put you at risk of catching salmonella, campylobacter or MRSA." i looked up pictures of salmonella, campylobacter, and MRSA, and trust me, they ARE NOT just infections [...]
My dog has snapped at our daughter?
We have had our dog (2 year old bischon frise/jack russel!) for little over a month and in that time he has snapped at our daughter 1 1/2 twice and a friends 3 yr old once!! The first time he snapped at our daughter it was because she pulled at his paw, not roughly but [...]
My dog had a worm in his stool!!! It looked like spaghetti and this is the first one he's had that I've seen..?
He had went to the restroom before this time I seen the worm and it was normal stool nothing unusual, about ten minutes later he went again and it was gooey and had a thing that looked like spaghetti in it. He threw up a little bit and it looked watery. My puppy has been [...]
how to get pee out of a matress. PLEASE HELP!! :S?
i have a lg. breed dog who b/c of his old age is no longer able to control his bladder while he is sleeping, he peed the bed last night and i have an ALL FOAM mattress and need to get the pee out. just discovered the pee this morning and put a towel on [...]