How can I make my friends rabbit feel more at home?

My friend has left her rabbit in my care for the next few days as she is on vacation. It is now living in my home. It seems to be a little anxious and stressed out, as it is in a new environment and such. What should I do to help it feel more comfortable and less stressed?




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How often should I change my aquarium filter?

I clean out my filter once a week and a few days later, my tank has tons of algae growin in the filter and all over the tank. Does that mean I need a new filter and should i buy an algae eater?




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How do I get my dog to accept his crate?

For the first 2 weeks my 3 m/o puppy didn’t do too bad with his crate training. Whined for a minute or 2 then stopped and slept. For a few days he didn’t even whine. The last 2 days, however, he has to be pushed into the crate and barks and howls for seemingly endless amounts of time. Any ideas?
he’s got toys and sometimes a biscuit or 2…doesn’t pay attention to them…haven’t tried the clock yet tho




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When should my ringworm start to disappear?

So I have ringworm on my cheek and leg. I was planning on hanging out with a friend on tuesday before I found out what it was. I am using garlic and sea salt to treat it, I started yesterday. Should it begin to fade by monday/tuesday?

Also, the ringworm appeared a few days ago, sometime last week.
I’m not getting that animal tested cream, garlic and sea salts work just as well, even if they may take a bit longer.




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Is it wrong to change a dogs name?

I’ll be getting a dog in a few days that’s 6 years old. I was reading up on dogs and such, and it said you can easily re-name a dog by using the new name constantly. Starting by linking the old name with the new.

I’d love to pick my own name for the dog, but another part of me thinks of it as if I’m changing a 6 year old kids name. What do you think?




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Well, she’s addicted. For the last few days she’s not been eating her normal food (wet pouch food)
Is there something wrong? I feel bad when she’s meowing at me and sitting on the computer, nuzzling her face against me at every opportunity possible and she isn’t eating. For the facts, she’s stuck at my feet, and still meowing at me, looking at me. :o ( I’m unsure what to do.




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Should I limit my dog's time with a chew toy?

I just got her a Nylabone and she is fixated, chewing and wagging. Should I limit her time with it for any health reason?

I think my jaw would get sore if I chewed on something like that. I may also limit her use as an incentive item to get her in her crate if need be, but wondering if she will chew forever or if I just need to let her chew it a certain amount of time per day?
edit: No, she’s 4. I just adopted her and don’t really know her and have never had a dog.
Edit: no, not an edible nylabone, but it’s slightly flexible. She’s also recovering from pneumonia and I’ve been told to keep her quiet and only 5 minute walks. She is very energetic the past few days since she started in on food. She’s got a lot of pentup energy, so for the time being Im letting her chomp away.
Edit: Wasn’t sure if it would cramp her jaw muscles after a certain amount of time.




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I’m looking after a friend’s two fish (like goldfish but bigger). My friend said the aquarium light would turn off automatically at night but it didn’t and I can’t see a timer. I’m going away for a few days -should I leave the light on or off?
Thanks




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8 months ago my cat caught a wild baby bird from its nest, which I raised ever since. A few months ago our avian vet diagnosed him with calcium deficiency and general weakness. Even though I gave him a daily dose of calcium he became weaker and lethargic. Few days ago we detected multiple fractures on legs and wings, if correctly treated, could these fractures heal? I will take him to the vet again but would like to know if there is any hope at all, that a bird can survive multiple fractures..




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My sister noticed a little patch of ringworm on her leg about a week ago and now it has spread all over her torso and the top part of her legs. She has been using monistat for several few days and it hasn’t helped at all. If it doesn’t go away in about a week or so, she is going to go to the doctor. Do you know of any home remedies that work? Especially over such a large area? Thanks! :)




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