Vet Q&A

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Can you breed a sister and brother from different litters?

You can breed a sister and brother but is is not recommended because this is considered in-breeding and poses the risk of selecting for certain genes that can lead to increased chance of a lot of disease processes and abnormalities.

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Hey my female bully been in heat for 8 days now when is the perfect time to breed her

Typically, female dogs can be bred on days 9-14 after the start of their cycle. Since it can be very difficult to know the very first day of the cycle, I would recommend progesterone testing with a vet to know the appropriate timing. Alternatively, you can allow the male to breed her when he is ready, since they often know the perfect time.

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Are Pit Bulls a vicious breed?

Pit Bull-type dogs - the American Kennel Club does not recognize a specific purebred dog as a Pit Bull - have been implicated in a higher-than-average number of bite and fighting incidents. However, these dogs have also been trained to fight by nefarious individuals, and that has contributed to their aggressive reputation. As a group of dogs, Pit Bulls are smart and loyal, but like any dogs, when trained to be vicious, they will be vicious.

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My Pekingese is purebred and I've been told their noses are tiny and sometimes need to be clipped. She breaths from her mouth a lot and breathes louder than any of my other animals should I be concerned and when should I do the nose clip?

Pixie is so cute! Yes, sometimes short-nosed dogs like Pixie need a surgery to widen their nostrils so they can breathe easier. Your veterinarian will be able to determine if this surgery is needed, and when to perform the surgery. Some vets like to wait until a dog is full grown, but it can be done at any age. Hope this helps!

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Health & Wellbeing

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Common Bacterial Infections in Turtles and Tortoises

Common Bacterial Infections in Turtles and Tortoises

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Causes of Iguana Color Changes

Causes of Iguana Color Changes

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Egg Binding (Dystocia) in Reptiles: Causes, Signs, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Egg Binding (Dystocia) in Reptiles: Causes, Signs, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

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25 Fun Facts About Hamsters

25 Fun Facts About Hamsters

Animal Care & Education Team
Toys and Other Environmental Enrichment for Rats and Mice

Toys and Other Environmental Enrichment for Rats and Mice

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Rabbit

Rabbit

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Food & Nutrition

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What Can Pet Rats Eat?

What Can Pet Rats Eat?

Dawn Burch
What Do Ferrets Eat

What Do Ferrets Eat

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Let's Eat! What Treats to Feed Your Hamster (and What Not To)

Let's Eat! What Treats to Feed Your Hamster (and What Not To)

Petco’s Animal Care

Grooming

How to Trim a Rabbit's Nails

How to Trim a Rabbit's Nails

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Guinea Pig Grooming

Guinea Pig Grooming

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Training & Behavior

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Behavior of the Green Iguana

Behavior of the Green Iguana

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5 Most Popular Hamster Breeds: Which is Right for Me?

5 Most Popular Hamster Breeds: Which is Right for Me?

Petco's Animal Care, Education and Compliance (ACE) Team
How to Tame a Hamster

How to Tame a Hamster

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Seasonal Topics

How to Take Care of Small Pets in the Summer

How to Take Care of Small Pets in the Summer

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Caring for Your Small Pet Animal During a Power Outage

Caring for Your Small Pet Animal During a Power Outage

Animal Care & Education Team

How-To Guides

How to Tell if a Hamster is a Male or Female

How to Tell if a Hamster is a Male or Female

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Understanding Guinea Pig Sounds & Body Language

Understanding Guinea Pig Sounds & Body Language

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Home & Habitat

How to Properly Clean Your Hamster and Hamster Cage

How to Properly Clean Your Hamster and Hamster Cage

Petco’s Animal Care
Hamster Habitats: Bedding and Nesting

Hamster Habitats: Bedding and Nesting

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