Hello, and thanks for contacting Boop by Petco. Yes, the light itself is safe as long as 1) you secure the flashlight in such a way that you can be 100% certain it cannot fall into the tank, and 2) the flashlight doesn't create excessive heat.
Read MoreThanks for using Boop by Petco! As long as it is a good quality diet, these levels are usually kept to a minimum to the point that it is ok to eat it longterm. I recommend brands such as Royal Canin, Purina and Science Diet. Good luck and have a good night!
Read MoreThe amount that he ingested is not considered toxic. Calculated, he ingested approximately 0.025mg of vitamin D and toxic doses for this size of a dog would potentially start at 5mg. He will be absolutely fine! I would recommend fish oil products such as welactin or Krillex krill oil treats.
Read MoreThis looks like a natural pigment spot, he is colored that way. This is not a disease. I cannot really see the white on his tail, but unless the white spot increases in size or your fish gets more white spots, this may be normal coloring.
Read MoreHello, rice it is safe to be given to cats and also what you have been feeding is fine. Common food that cats can’t have : onion, garlic, tomatoes, spices, hope this helps ! Fish and meat are all fine, but remove fish bones and meat bones first. Hope this helps !
Read MoreA veterinarian specializing in aquatics may charge $50 to $100 for an exam. Fees can vary widely depending on geographic location and clinic. "Bubble" disease, or swim bladder disease, may be caused by poor water quality, constipation or infection (bacterial or parasites). You may be able to manage it at home. Check water chemistry using a home test kit or by submitting a water sample for testing. The local Petco may do this for free or for a small fee. Aim for an absence (0 ppm) of ammonia and nitrites with nitrates at 20ppm or less. pH should be as close to 7 as possible and water temp can range from 65 F to 72 F. Goldfish are cold water fish. If necessary, perform a partial water change to stabilize chemistry and/or to improve water quality. Use only conditioned water that is temperature matched to prevent stress or shock. Fast your goldfish for 2-3 days. Resume feeding bits of cooked and shelled peas until swimming and defecation are normal. If needed, a broad spectrum antibiotic can be used to treat any infection. Find one in the aquarium section of the local Petco. Follow label directions carefully and remove the carbon filter insert during treatment if indicated.
Read MoreFirst, perform a partial water change, vacuum gravel thoroughly and wipe down any tank furniture. This is critical because clean water is the cornerstone for treatment and recovery. Use only conditioned water that is temperature matched to prevent stress or shock. Next, you can use any one of the commercial ich medications, such as Ich Guard (Tetra), Super Ick Cure (API) or Rid Ich Plus (Kordon). These can be found in the Aquarium section of the local Petco. Follow label directions carefully. This method will typically work with most fish. Another option would be to use plain aquarium salt ( NOT table or Epsom salt). Dissolve 1 tablespoon of salt per 5 gallons of water in a cup or two of tank water and gently pour it into the tank. At the same time, gradually increase the water temp to about 86 F. Hold it there for 14 days. The warm temps will speed up the life cycle of the parasite and the salt will kill it. Afterwards, gradually reduce water temp and perform another partial water change. You can break down the tank, but you would need to cycle the tank all over again. This can take weeks. To prevent infection, purchase only healthy fish. ideally, they should be quarantines in a separate tank for at least 2 weeks before being added to the main tank. Keep the tank clean, monitor chemistry and perform regular water changes.
Read MoreIf his breath smells like fish I would recommend having his anal glands checked. I would also recommend having your veterinarian shave the hair off of his prepuce and check a urine sample. That way we can determine if this discharge is anything to be concerned about. Thank you for using Boop by Petco.
Read MoreThe salt would probably irritate the snails. If you still have frogs in the tank, consider a salt bath instead. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of salt in 5 gallons of water then remove the frog(s) from the main tank and allow for a swim of no more than 60 seconds in the salt bath. Rinse then return them to the other tank or hospital tank.
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