Cat litters that don't spew dust clouds when scooped?




I’m currently using Fresh Step Clay litter, but it’s making my kitten sneeze and it’s bothering my asthma because it gets SO dusty when he covers it and when I scoop it out.
He’s almost out, so I’ll be getting new litter in the next few days.. Anyone know any that don’t spew clouds of litter-dust?




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Pet Insurance… is it worth the money?




I was wondering if getting pet insurance is worth the monthly fee? I read the similar questions on Yahoo Answers and it was about 50-50. I am asking because my cat became very ill over the past few days and we ended up having to take her to an emergency clinic. They ended up keeping her over night and quoted me 9 for treatment and ,130 for worst case seneario. I put the deposit down of 9 and they ran tests and started her on IV fluids. Then they called and told me they have to do an abdonmial ultrasound for 0 and they are still not sure why she is so sick.

I know getting insurance will not cover this incident, but I really do not want to be caught off guard again.

My question is what would you do, get the insurance for peace of mind next time or take your chances and hope for healthy pets? I was quoted 0/year for 2 cats. Accidents, illness, hospital stays, lab test and meds covered

If you have pet insurance do you think it was worth it or a waste of money?




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How to train a stubborn German Shepherd puppy?




Just last week I bought a male German Shepherd puppy and I found out in the next few days, the dog is a little bit stubborn. I know that there are stubborn dog training courses but its expensive. Anybody who has knowledge about how to deal with my dog, please share. Thanks a lot.




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i have 2 bunnys i though were to boys untile i caught them mating.the female 8 days pregnant is in a cage with the male and today the male chased the female around trying to have sex with her.she made these strang noises like she was saying no!anywas i went in to pick her up and she made the noised again them i put my hand up to her and she bit me.not the normal nibe you get once and a while it made marks into my skin.now i put the female into the bunny room.the cage in the bunny room has not much space but it can easly jump out and run around.anywas can this mean she could have her babies soon?what does it mean.i know the sighns of them comming soon is when she pulls her hair off her belly and chest and making a nest.but she hasnt done either.she hasnt had hay in about a few days because i been feeding her healthy fruits and veggies and the normal pellets.anywas is this a sighn?
i know shes pregnant because she has he rnipples




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My dog is suddenly pooping in his crate?




my one year old dog who has been crate trained from day one has suddenly been pooping in his crate…he and my other dog stay in their crates during the day while I’m at work, and lately about once a week I come home and find a mess. I can’t figure out why he does it. They have plenty of time to play and run around outside in the morning before I leave…and it only ever seems to be about once a week. Sometimes it’s runny, sometimes it’s normal. Seems to be intermittent. I’m concerned because I’ll be going out of town for a week and I’m leaving them with friends, and I’m worried that they’ll have to deal with this too. If it was everyday I could understand he might be sick and needs to go to the vet, but he messes one day and he’s back to normal for a few days and then he messes again. He’s not getting into stuff that I can find, but he does eat a lot of grass that I think might be irritating his tummy. Does anyone have any suggestions? Is there something I can give him and have my friends give him while I’m away that will help keep the irritation down? Is a vet visit necessary?




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Good Shampoo for my dog who is itching?




My dog itched a spot on her face and it seems like it is bleeding so we put some antibiotic ointment on it. We will monitor for a few days and if it gets worse we will take her to the vet. So what is some good shampoo to use. Will this help her ithcing? I gave her a bath a few weeks ago. She is a short haired breed.




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Hi! I bred my short-haired European hamster a few days ago and I was wondering what their gestation time is? I would also like it if you had any Information about short-haired hamsters. Thankyou!




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Okay this kitten is a few days old, and her mother rejected her. And we had to feed her and my brilliant mother used kayro syrup and cows milk.(for a few minutes)..I then find online that you never give kittens milk. So then i tell her to go to walmart and buy formula. She is now on the formula. So my question is, should i be worried? Should i be expecting diarrhea?




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Help with iguana not growing?




I bought a baby iguana 4-6 months old from a local pet shop. I got him as a discount because he lost his tail and had an injured toe.

About a month after getting him, he stopped eating. We took him to the vet and found out the toe injury was a broken knuckle that has a bacterial infection.

He was put on antibiotic shots for a month. He just has his last shot a few days ago, but what worries me is that he is not growing.

His cage is a 55 gallon mesh cage, stick, 100 watt heat lights and the 5% UVB light. He also gets daily natural sunshine.

He currently weighs 2.5 ounces at the age of 6-8 months. He is eating his weight in food everyday (romaine, green leaf, escarole, other mixed greens, carrots, green beans, fruits such as apple, tomato, peaches, etc).

So what could be the problem? Should I take him to the vet again, or do you think he will catch up after his long illness?




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I got a male puppy a few days ago. I live with 3 other people, all men. The puppy tends to follow me around. He’s friendly with the others and certainly not wary, but he always follows me. My dad says it’s because I’m the only female in the house, but I wonder how a puppy can distinguish human gender. Can anybody tell me?




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