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Can Pepto Bismal be used on dogs?

One teaspoon of the medication should be given for every 20 pounds that the dog weighs. Pepto Bismol is used to treat diarrhea in humans and dogs. It should never be given to cats, notes the Jefferson Veterinary Clinic. If the symptoms in the dog persists for more than 24 hours or the dog shows an adverse reaction to the medication, a vet should be consulted as soon as possible. The medication should not be given if the dog has ingested a toxic substance.

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Can spiders swim?

Diving bell spiders get their name from the females' ability to spin an underwater web, known as a diving bell, that catches air. During the day, the spiders venture out to hunt and mate, and they return to the diving bell later to digest their prey and lay eggs. Males build smaller diving bells used solely for oxygen replenishment, since they don't need a place to lay eggs.

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How fast can a cougar run?

Cougars have large paws and hindquarters. These adaptations make them powerful sprinters and jumpers. They primarily use these skills while hunting. In addition to sprinting, cougars often jump to cover long distances quickly. Cougars can jump up to 40 horizontal feet at once and can reach vertical heights of up to 15 feet. Their powerful limbs and large paws also make them fast, skilled climbers that are capable of quickly scaling trees or cliff faces.

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What is a reptile heating pad?

Unlike heating lamps that emit light in addition to heat, heating pads do not disrupt a reptile's natural sleeping cycle. The intent of an under-tank heating pad is not to heat the reptile but to mimic its natural environment by maintaining an overall terrarium temperature that is 10 to 15 degrees warmer than the room. This type of heater is inexpensive to operate.

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What is a group of geese in the air called?

Geese fly in a "V" shape because it improves their efficiency. As the geese in front flap their wings, they push pockets of air up and down. The geese near the back conserve their energy by riding the air that's being pushed up. They don't have to flap their wings as much and can fly farther at a steady pace.

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What is the largest whale?

Blue whales grow to their massive sizes on a diet of small shrimp-like animals known as krill. Depending on the time of year, an adult blue whale can consume close to 4 tons of krill a day. The calves of blue whales are also massive. They are born ranking at the top of the world's largest animals. A blue whale is born weighing about 3 tons and measuring more than 25 feet long.

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What is a hobo spider?

Hobo spiders are commonly found in and around structures and are also called aggressive house spiders. Their webs are not sticky, relying instead on the funnel shape to trap prey. The hobo spider's bite is rarely a medical threat to humans and is often a dry bite (a bite that releases no venom). Hobo spiders are not indigenous to America and arrived via shipping traffic from Europe in the early 1900s.

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How much do Jack Russell Terriers weigh?

In 19th century England, the Jack Russell terrier was a popular choice for fox hunting due to its small size, which was beneficial in flushing prey out of dens. The Jack Russell terrier is characterized by its intelligence, courage and cheerfulness. Due to its breeding, the Jack Russell terrier has highly developed hunting instincts and can grow restless if not given proper attention and care. It is not recommended to leave small animals alone in the presence of this breed.

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What causes coughing in older dogs?

Tracheal collapse may sound like a life-threatening issue, but more than 70 percent of dogs who suffer from a mild form of this do well with medical management. This situation is most common in small dogs like pugs. In cases where the condition is more severe, there are surgical options. This condition mostly causes the dog to cough when excited, tugging at their collar or drinking water.In the case of heart disease, the coughing will normally begin after exercise, laying down or waking up. Dogs do not indicate heart failure or disease the same way humans do. This type of cough is normally con..

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How do you rid cats of matted fur?

A cat with long fur mats easier than a cat with short fur and require daily brushing for prevention. Matting prevents moisture and oxygen from reaching cats' skin. Mats also put pressure on the skin, which may be painful for the cat and weakens the skin. The most common locations for mats include between the legs, the chest, under the tail and where the collar rests on the neck because mats occur where something rubs the fur. A cat may also develop mats on its shoulders and hindquarters from lying down.\nRemoving mats may be painful for the cat. A cat with medium-sized mats larger than th..

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