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Why is my cat's tail hair falling out?

According to VetInfo, the most common reason for hair loss on the tail is a flea infestation. When fleas bite, it causes irritation. Because the cat has easy access to its tail, it will bite and chew on it to relieve theirritation, thus causing hair loss, VetInfo explains. The cat may also be allergic to the flea bite; in that case, according to WebMD, itching will be intense, and infection or hot spots may develop.Other causes of tail hair loss in cats, according to VetInfo, include allergies, stress, skin infections and poor diet. WebMD notes that stud tail can cause tail hair loss; this con..

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Why did the dinosaurs become extinct?

Over the years, there have been many theories and speculations about why dinosaurs went extinct. As more fossils are attained and technology allows science to advance further, palaeontologists have new theories. A persistent theory is that the sunlight was blocked by a large meteorite that crashed into the Earth. Without the sun, plants were unable to grow, and plant-eating dinosaurs would have died without a proper food source. Without herbivore dinosaurs, the carnivore dinosaurs also lose their food source.

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How do hermit crabs mate?

The male's spermatophore is located near the fifth pair of legs, and the female's gonopores are located on the first segment of the back pair of walking legs. The male hermit crab initiates mating by tapping on and rocking the female crab's shell to encourage her to come out of the shell far enough for mating to take place. They mate in a position where the female's gonopores align with the male's fifth set of legs.

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What do sea otters eat?

Sea otters are carnivorous mammals with a very high metabolism. In order to support it, they must eat about 25 to 30 percent of their weight in food every day. Sea otters weigh, on average, 65 pounds. A large male might consume up to 25 pounds of food daily.\nTo retrieve food, sea otters dive to the ocean floor. They hunt with their forepaws, catching their prey and bringing it to the surface. Holding their food on their chest, they lie on their backs and eat in the water. To eat clams and mussels, sea otters repeatedly smash them against a rock lying on their chest. Sea otters prefer to eat i..

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Do bees nest in the ground?

Bumblebees sometimes nest in abandoned mouse burrows. They also use cavities in buildings and other structures. In general, they are opportunistic nest builders and build their nests wherever they find room. Ground-dwelling bees include digger bees, mining bees and sweat bees. These bees dig their own burrows rather than repurposing rodent nests or other cavities. Some bee-like animals that nest in the ground include yellow jackets. Like bumblebees, they repurpose rodent nests instead of digging their own.

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What is a lamprey bite?

The lamprey can reach over 3 feet in length, and it is commonly called a lamprey eel. It has two dorsal fins and one caudal (tail) fin. Lampreys do not have scales like fish, but rather have a rubber textured skin that secrets a kind of mucus that makes the animal exceptionally slippery. The fish's round mouth contains a tongue and circular rows of tiny, sharp teeth.

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What is an ear hematoma in dogs?

Pet MD states that the main sign of a hematoma is the swelling of the whole ear or a portion of the affected ear. Hematomas can form in both ears simultaneously or can be isolated to one ear.\nPet MD describes an ear hematoma as a collection of blood and fluid between the skin and cartilage of the ear of a dog due to a ruptured blood vessel. Seeking immediate medical attention is advised, as a delay in treatment can lead to permanent disfigurement. All dog breeds are capable of developing an ear hematoma, but breeds with floppy ears are more susceptible. The most common treatment is a surgical..

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How do you get rid of worms?

According to recommendations by the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists and the Centers for Disease control, give puppies and kittens medication to get rid of worms when they are 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks old and then again at 12 and 16 weeks. De-worm again after six months, at the one-year mark and then after every six months, according to Revival Animal Health. Bigger breed adult dogs and cats who go outside the house often require de-worming at more frequent intervals. Bitches are more susceptible to worms when they are heavily pregnant and their resistance is at the lowest. Pregna..

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How can you tell if a pit bull is purebred?

Pit bulls are typically well socialized, so unruly behavior or aggressiveness may indicate that a dog is not of a pure pedigree. The proportions are also an important factor in determining if a dog is purebred.\nIf no pedigree is available, breed is determined by appearance, but pit bulls are difficult to categorize because the word refers to over 20 breeds, not including those that are mixed with Boston terriers, French bulldogs and English bulldogs. Because of this ambiguity, some breeders and researchers criticize the unreliability of visual markers for identifying breed.\nAn alternative to..

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Which animals eat lizards?

Lizards are rarely dangerous to humans, but some may bite or stick with their sharp spines. The lizard’s diets include a wide variety of plants, fruits, bugs, spiders and even other lizards, and they use their senses of sight and smell to locate food. They can be found in nearly any environment including deserts, forests and rocky areas.

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