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Pets

How to Help a Baby Squirrel with Fleas

May 23, 2012

Daily Question is excerpted from the JustAnswer archives and features information provided from an expert on JustAnswer. Q: We have a baby squirrel that we are trying to help out, and he has some fleas. How do we get rid of them without hurting the little fella or making him sick? A: I have kept [...]

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Which Cats Are Best for Catching Mice?

May 16, 2012

Daily Question is excerpted from the JustAnswer archives and features information provided from an expert on JustAnswer. Q: Are there specific breeds of cat that can help rid a home of mice? My 10-year-old tabby won’t even chase a mouse (but he’ll go crazy over a bird!). A: In my experience, the best mousers have [...]

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What Are the Red Bumps Between My Dalmatian’s Toes?

May 9, 2012

Daily Question is excerpted from the JustAnswer archives and features information provided from an expert on JustAnswer. Q: My approximately 1-year-old Dalmatian has these odd red swollen bumps between his toes.  They don’t appear to hurt, but he does lick them a lot. Any idea what’s going on? A: Common reasons for the signs you [...]

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Calm Cats: Making a Smooth Transition After a Cat Adoption

May 3, 2012

This is a guest blog post by Joan Vokes, veterinary technician and expert on JustAnswer. Adopting a cat is wonderful, but it can disrupt the peace in your home if you’ve already got one or more cats in your family. Growling and hissing, hitting, or other signs of aggression between the cats are not uncommon. [...]

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Help for Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety

May 2, 2012

Daily Question is excerpted from the JustAnswer archives and features information provided from an expert on JustAnswer. Q: My dog (10-year-old boxer) has terrible anxiety whenever I leave him with a family member when my husband and I go on vacation. He gets terrible stomach pains (which are audible), and he also does not eat [...]

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