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petmasterclinic · 3 years

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How to feed your Jack Russell Terrier?

Jack Russell Terrier belongs to hunting breeds, which are increasingly acquired for decorative purposes. These dogs are popular because of their cheerful disposition, friendliness, activity, and small size. Let’s figure out what to feed and how to choose food for such a dog.

Feeding the Jack Russell Terriers puppy

In the first months of life, it is important for a Jack Russell Terrier puppy to receive all the necessary nutrients: in the period from 1 month to 4, the dog’s body is formed. At this time, the skeleton, muscle corset are actively developing, internal organs and systems begin to fully function. Lack of certain vitamins or minerals can manifest as health problems in the future.

One very important aspect should be taken into account – what the breeders fed. When buying a two-month-old pet, they clarify what exactly the previous owners fed him with, whether they gave him special dry food or regaled him with natural food. If the puppy is faced with a sharp change in diet, then this may be fraught with disruption of the digestive tract. The dog can first pounce on food, and then completely refuse to eat, be lethargic, vomiting and diarrhea are possible. This situation requires seeking advice from a veterinarian and further nutritional adjustments.

It is believed that a month-old Jack Russell Terrier puppy should be fed natural food after weaning. it is easier to digest. Ready-made food can also be included in the nutritional system of a young pet. Their advantage lies in the full spectrum of essential vitamins and minerals for an animal of a certain age.

As for natural food, the terrier’s diet must necessarily include products of animal and plant origin in a ratio of 70 – 30%. A puppy under 4 months old should eat 4-5 times a day:

dairy products (milk, cottage cheese, fermented baked milk);

boiled meat (beef, chicken, rabbit);

boiled fish without bones;

vegetables and fruits (apples, carrots, cabbage, corn);

porridge (rolled oats, barley, millet, rice).

At 4-5 months, puppies are fed 4 times a day. After six months – 3 times, and you can give in equal shares of animal and vegetable food.

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What temperature should a fish tank be?

A comfortable water temperature in the aquarium is one of the most important conditions for the existence of fish. How to define it correctly and not harm pets?

Why is it so important to monitor the temperature of the water?

First of all, you need to know that for each fish there is a certain temperature range at which it will feel good. Please note: this is the range, not a specific indicator because in the wild there are no aquarium heaters that guarantee that the temperature will always be constant. Rain, hot summer days, cold winter nights – all these factors affect the habitat of fish and can affect the stability of temperatures. Freshwater fish experience daily temperature fluctuations, and even in a reef environment, the daily temperature ranges from 20 to 32 ° C, which can be measure through a thermometer.

If so, why are the fish owners so worried about the temperature stability in the tank? It all comes down to how quickly conditions change. Because oceans and rivers contain a lot of water, it takes a long time for temperatures to rise or fall. This change can take an entire day or even a season. Also, in the wild, freezing fish simply swim towards warmer waters. This is not possible in an aquarium. A small amount of water can quickly heat up or cool down depending on the temperature outside the tank. It is this drastic change that is the problem.

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petmasterclinic · 3 years

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How to brush your cat’s teeth

Brushing a cat’s teeth is an important hygienic procedure that will help prevent tooth decay, gum inflammation, and remove odor from the mouth. Today we will talk about means for cleaning teeth in cats, how to carry out the procedure correctly.

Do cats need to brush their teeth?

Can I brush my cat’s teeth? Need to! More than half of cats over 3 years old suffer from periodontal disease – inflammation of the tissues to which the crowns are attached. It begins as gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) due to plaque accumulated on the teeth, where bacteria colonies live. If plaque is not removed, tartar will form, creating a good environment for germs to grow. In addition, the stone comes into contact with the gum, irritates it, causing inflammation. If the disease is started, the pet may lose its teeth.

Other problems that cats may have if you decide that cats do not need to brush their teeth:

caries;

bleeding gums;

bad breath;

poor appetite;

depressed mood;

diseases of the digestive system due to putrefactive bacteria that came here from the oral cavity.

Of course, one could argue that wild cats boast good teeth, and they do not need any cleaning. But they have a different situation. They hunt, gnaw on solid food, which allows them to clean the enamel from deposits. In addition, tough pieces of meat are less likely to get stuck in the teeth, while soft food, which is mostly eaten by domestic cats, is easily deposited between the crowns.

How to brush your cat’s teeth at home

To clean the mouth of a cat, use an animal toothbrush. On sale there are:

a toothbrush with curved handles to make it easier to handle the mouth;

brushes that fit comfortably in the hand;

fingertips – brushes that are worn on the finger.

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petmasterclinic · 3 years

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Paw protection for dogs

Winter walks bring a lot of pleasure to the owner and the dog, but the cold period is fraught with great danger to the pet. For comfortable movement of people, sidewalks are sprinkled with reagents or road salt, which is absolutely safe for humans, but critical for unprotected pads of animals. The problem is relevant for residents of large cities. For owners with the first snow, the question of how to protect the dog’s paws from reagents comes first.

The danger of reagents on the roads

The list of aggressive reagents used by public utilities is growing every year. They become more effective for fighting ice but more dangerous for animals. Constant contact of open pads with substances has unpleasant consequences:

the simplest and most popular mixture is salt and sand. Although it does not sound intimidating, the granules penetrate between the fingers, prevent the dog from bringing the paw, scratch the pads, forming small cracks. The salt mixture acts on damaged skin, threatens with severe depression, pain, tissue inflammation, as well as the formation of open ulcers that are difficult to treat;

other deicing chemicals (including chlorides of calcium, magnesium, sodium) eat into the skin, provoke allergies, penetrate into minor lesions, cracks, causing itching, unpleasant burning sensation, with prolonged contact – serious inflammatory processes.

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petmasterclinic · 3 years

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Why does the fish tank water become cloudy?

This problem can be encountered by both novice aquarists and experienced fish breeders. Muddy water in a fish tank is dangerous: it makes both fish and plants sick. What to do?

First of all, you should not panic and refuse to breed fish. You can get rid of cloudy water once and for all if you approach the problem thoughtfully and seriously. Let us find out why the water ceases to be transparent.

1. Careless care

Pour clean water into the aquarium slowly and carefully, without splashing it along the walls. Clouding of water immediately after changing it sometimes happens, but mostly goes away on its own in a week. If a high-quality filter is installed in the aquarium, it will dissolve all unwanted particles without harm to the fish. Do not rush and change the water again: this, on the contrary, will worsen its condition and lead to the multiplication of harmful bacteria. There are two common types of water replacement – full and partial. The first should be addressed when your pets are sick. The second one must be carried out 2-3 times a week, and the replacement should be made by 20-30%.

2. Overpopulation of the aquarium

Sometimes fish lovers have too many pets, and so it becomes crowded together in one fish tank. Then the filter will not be able to properly purify the water, and it will acquire a greenish tint.

3. Overfeeding

Remember, it is better to underfeed your fish than to leave too much food for it. Feed the pets as much food as they can eat at a time. Otherwise, uneaten food will settle to the bottom of the aquarium, start to deteriorate, smell unpleasant and pollute the water. Ichthyologists advise occasionally arrange fasting days for fish: this is useful for pets, and the biological balance of water will be restored.

4. Improper tank decorations...

And many more...

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petmasterclinic · 3 years

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Allergies in cats: causes, symptoms, and treatment

Allergies in cats are one of the most common problems. It manifests itself as itching, sneezing, tearing, baldness. In severe cases, severe edema, coma, death is possible. Today we will talk about why an allergic reaction occurs in cats, how it manifests itself, how to treat it.

What is an animal allergy?

Do cats have allergies? Yes. Its main reason is a pathological malfunction of the immune system, which takes a harmless substance that has entered the body or on the skin for an enemy, and attacks, producing antibodies. The reaction can be mild or moderate. In some cases, anaphylactic shock occurs, which can result in the death of the animal.

Cat allergy causes

The reasons for the abnormal reaction of the body are not fully determined. It is known that the allergen awakens antibodies that activate inflammatory mediators (histamine, prostagin, etc.). These substances are released into the surrounding tissues, causing:

dilation of blood vessels;

irritation of nerve endings;

secretion of mucus;

contraction of smooth muscles of the bronchi.

This manifests itself in the form of itching, runny nose, diarrhea, shortness of breath, and other symptoms. In the place of contact of the allergen with the body, inflammatory processes occur.

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petmasterclinic · 3 years

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What to do if a Yorkie refuses to eat?

Yorkshire Terrier – a miniature dog weighing about 3 kilograms – the most popular four-legged pet living as a full member of the family in many homes. Every responsible owner worries about keeping playful adorable dogs. Going to veterinarians, reading literature, chatting on Internet forums – and it seems that everything is known about the animal. But it still happens that the doggie becomes lethargic, apathetic, turn away from the usual, previously loved food. The owners are sounding the alarm. What do you do when your Yorkie won’t eat? How to solve this problem?

1. Increased anxiety

Some Yorkies become alarmed due to loud, frightening, panic-stricken sounds: salutes, thunderstorms, gunfire. Food is such situations is out of the question: the animal is frightened, trembling. This condition quickly normalizes when the irritating factor disappears.

2. Refusal to eat from the bowl

A decrease in appetite is associated with the frequent habit of the owners of giving food to the pet outside the bowl, from their hands, because the Yorkie is a small dog, it needs only a little to saturate it. If during the day the pet was treated to a common table, he may well refuse his food. The dog gets used to such a diet, does not eat from the bowl, and waits for him to be fed again in this way. You do not need to force-feed the animal – it will ask for food when it gets hungry.

3. Avoiding dry food

If a Yorkie doesn’t eat dry food, what to do? When the dog is tired of the monotonous food, she is fed up with this taste, and she no longer wants to eat granules, veterinarians advise transferring the animal to natural products. Here the choice is huge, and when you get used to porridge with meat, the boring cereal is exchanged for another. Food must be fresh, otherwise, the dog may not only refuse to eat such food but also get sick after eating a spoiled product.

Poor appetite is due to the transition to a new dry food made by another manufacturer, the taste of which is not to the liking of the dog.

4. Poor appetite during estrus and pregnancy...

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petmasterclinic · 3 years

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There is a difference between the state of sleep and wakefulness. An animal in consciousness is characterized by brain activity and awareness. When the body enters sleep, many of its reactions.

There is a difference between the state of sleep and wakefulness. An animal in consciousness is characterized by brain activity and awareness. When the body enters sleep, many of its reactions slow down.

After a series of studies in the mid-2000s, it was shown that the transition from sleep to wakefulness occurs by neurons located in the hypothalamus. Hypothalamic neurons secrete a substance – orexin (in other words – hypocretin). It is a neuropeptide that regulates wakefulness. Too little orexin leads to conditions such as narcolepsy.

In subsequent studies, it was shown that fish also possess this neuronal nucleus, which suggests that they have physiological possibilities for sleep.

How do fish sleep?

While we have evidence that fish can sleep, it is still difficult to tell if they do. In mammals and birds, sleep studies use an electroencephalogram – a test of brain activity obtained by stimulating the cerebral cortex, which is absent in fish. And the use of an electroencephalogram in an aquatic environment is almost impossible.

However, there are other criteria by which we can find out. There are certain sleep patterns worth paying attention to, including:

Prolonged inactivity. The fish remains motionless for a long time.

Cover use. When the fish are resting, they seek refuge. It could be a small cave, a gorge under a rock, or even in the sand at the bottom of the ocean.

Decreased sensitivity. While fish are sleeping, they become less sensitive to environmental stimuli.