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How to Transport Betta Fish: Safest Tips & Tricks (Vet Answer)

How to Transport Betta Fish: Safest Tips & Tricks (Vet Answer)

Transporting fish is cumbersome but may also be necessary at times. Moving a betta might sound like a simple task, but there are some crucial steps you need to…

Betta Fish Ich: Causes, Signs, Treatment & Prevention (Vet Answer)

Betta Fish Ich: Causes, Signs, Treatment & Prevention (Vet Answer)

Known for their beautiful fins and colors, Bettas are among the most popular fish in the aquatic trade today. Their appeal is only furthered by the relative ea…

Betta Fish Temperature Shock: Causes, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Betta Fish Temperature Shock: Causes, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Like most fish, bettas are sensitive to rapid changes in temperature. This is typically not something that’s a problem in a well-maintained home aquarium, but…

4 Common Munchkin Cat Health Problems (Vet Answer)

4 Common Munchkin Cat Health Problems (Vet Answer)

You may or may not have ever heard of a Munchkin cat. The name comes from the cats’ shortened limbs, making them much smaller and shorter in stature than other…

Can Cats Eat Eggs? Our Vet Answers!

Can Cats Eat Eggs? Our Vet Answers!

More than most other domesticated animals, cats, as obligate carnivores, require the most animal protein. If Fluffy is looking a little too ‘fluffy,’ then you…

How to Fatten Up a Cat: 8 Healthy Ways (Vet Answer)

How to Fatten Up a Cat: 8 Healthy Ways (Vet Answer)

Are you puzzled by why your cat is still underweight, even though they have access to plenty of food? Or maybe you have found a stray that looks skinny and mal…

What is the Role of Fiber in a Cat's Diet? Our Vet Explains

What is the Role of Fiber in a Cat's Diet? Our Vet Explains

You’ve undoubtedly been told many times that fruits and vegetables are good for you. The reason for this is because they are packed with nutritious elements li…

What to Do If Your Dog Breaks or Rips a Nail Off: Our Vet Answers

What to Do If Your Dog Breaks or Rips a Nail Off: Our Vet Answers

If your dog has been running or leaping about the garden and suddenly starts crying and limping, it may be that they have broken a toenail, try to stay calm. T…