About 3 months ago I got a new dog and the shelter employee said he likes do grab dog's collars when they play. I have another dog (his size) but have a huge backyard so I shrugged it off.

He has been grabbing my other dog's collar and pulling him when he wants to play which is all the time. I can see my other dog is getting very irritated by it. Is there anything I can out on my other dog's collar to stop my new dog from grabbing it?

Imagine a whole life, lived badly. Guineas need companions, birds need to fly... that's all from me. Song BTW: https://youtu.be/ScFBqyAN8Bw

Hi All,

My girlfriend brought a stray kitten home this morning and immediately gave it a bath. While the cat was napping after the bath I noticed a flea crawling on its leg so I gave it another bath. We got a vet appointment setup for this afternoon but now I am worried my apartment is going to get infested with fleas. Do you guys think my apartment is infested now? I am not sure what to do as I have never dealt with this before. Please help :)

I'm sure this post will get deleted eventually, but someone needs to expose this heartless piece of garbage. A Reddit user recently posted about her mother's severely neglected and abused pet rat. This poor animal has suffered years of abuse and neglect, and the mother outright refuses to rehome it unless she can profit from it. The father is aware and doesn't care either.

Things escalated further when the user admitted they plan to destroy all evidence of the rat ever existing. Redditors even encouraged them to get rid of everything to avoid getting caught. The account has since been purged—the Reddit account is deleted, her YouTube account was renamed, and her Facebook has been altered. They’re trying to erase their tracks, but this can't be swept under the rug.

They are reportedly located in Central Florida (Osceola County), and Florida Rat Rescue is said to be taking the rat in today. If you’re in this area, spread the word—this person and their parents need to be held accountable. They should never be allowed near another animal again. (Currently has cats and dogs)

I’ll be uploading all images of the rat, screenshots of proof showing the neglect, and evidence of Redditors advising her to destroy everything to imgbb.com. I’ll share the links in the comments as soon as they’re ready.

For context, here are links to some of the now-deleted posts/comments:

1. Original Reddit post detailing the neglect: https://www.reddit.com/r/RATS/comments/1hgml2o/comment/m2lpyjm/
2. Post where OP admitted fear of being reported, with advice to destroy evidence: https://www.reddit.com/r/RATS/comments/1hh0132/comment/m2pe1ft/
3. Link to her now-deleted Reddit profile: https://www.reddit.com/user/MrsPabloYT/

Let’s make sure this doesn’t get buried. People like this shouldn’t be allowed to hurt animals without facing consequences. 🐾

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Hi everyone, i'm going to buy some packages and not sure why they have only expiration and no prod date. Packages that i purchased earlier have them both. If someone has packages of Pro Plan Gastrointestinal, do you have "Prod" date on your packages?

Hello! We have decided on a green Anole. I have a 50 gallon tank for it. We are building from scratch except for having the UVB lights and a heating lamp. I need to know what substrate is best, should we layer substrate, favorite types of wood, best live plants. I want to build the most amazing enclosure this critter could dream of.

ISO a loving home with NO other pets. Machine is a one year old, neutered Black Mouth Cur. He was rescued at eleven weeks and has grown up in a home with three children whom he adores. He is loyal, playful, protective, and snuggly with humans. HOWEVER, he has never fully integrated with our older female dog. He has instigated two altercations with our female dog as well as multiple attacks on my boyfriend’s dog when she comes to visit, but never with people. The dog on dog aggression has gotten to the point where they have to be separated at all times, which is not sustainable in our home. He has been in private training for several months now and is learning manners, but still requires a prong leash for walking, as he is a bit stubborn with pulling and likes to chase squirrels. It breaks our hearts to let him go and we want nothing more than to find him a good home with a loving family where he can thrive as the ONLY pet.

I am taking care of a cat for a friend of mine over the holidays but she informed me on the night of drop off that the cat had a bald patch under his belly with what seemed to be inflammation (redness). She said a vet thought it could be ring worms but she insisted she saw this before and they healed on their own. Asking Reddit here for advice. She won’t be back for another 3 weeks and I don’t want to keep the cat in one room of my house the whole time. (I have a 13 year old cat myself so I don’t want him to spread it to my own cat if it turns out to be truly ringworms)

I need some advice on helping my cat Sailor (male, 1 year, part Maine Coon) adjust to living with my mom’s cat, Kitty (female, 8 years, Russian Blue), and two female dogs. Sailor has always gotten along well with other cats—he was fostered in a home with multiple cats and loves dogs, and the dogs love him too. Kitty, on the other hand, we got from a shelter, so we don’t know her history with other cats, but she’s fine with the dogs.

We did slow introductions over several weeks: letting them sniff each other’s belongings, having brief meetings, and gradually increasing their interactions. Despite this, it’s been a few months and I still don’t see much improvement. Kitty is generally playful with the dogs, but since Sailor moved in, she’s been hiding on top of the couch, refusing to eat when he's around, and running away if he even tries to sniff or play with her. Sailor thinks she’s playing when he chases her, but this just causes her to hide for the rest of the day, and it’s starting to affect her health and well-being.

Before I moved back home, it was just Sailor and me at my apartment, so I’m sure the change in environment is also contributing to his behavior. I’ve tried calming collars for both cats and a calming room diffuser, which seem to have helped a bit, but there’s still a lot of tension. Kitty has started growling and hissing at Sailor, and she’s acting much more stressed—she even refuses to eat, use the litter box, or do anything when Sailor is around.

What’s odd is that they sometimes share food bowls without issue, but other than that, it’s been hard to get them to coexist peacefully. Sailor has also been getting locked in my room occasionally to give Kitty a break, but he gets anxious, paws at the door, and meows constantly. Bedtime is stressful for both of them—Kitty hides, and Sailor won’t settle down.

Currently, their litter boxes are in separate areas: Kitty’s downstairs and Sailor’s upstairs in my room. I’ve been doing my best to manage their time apart, but the stress levels seem high, especially for Kitty.

Has anyone experienced a similar situation with cats who are struggling to adjust? I’m open to any advice on helping them get used to each other. I’ve been trying to take things slow, but it’s really affecting Kitty, and I want to do whatever I can to help both cats feel safe and comfortable. Any tips for managing their interactions, or suggestions for things I could do to ease their anxiety, would be really appreciated!

i’ve had my girl for almost 5 years at this point. 2 years into owning her, she started peeing outside of her litter box. i took her to the vet, $600 later she has a clean bill of health and is just a little anxious probably. we tried multiple types of anxiety meds, feliway spray, changing litter more frequently, got a 2nd cat so she was never “alone” etc.

for context, i’m a 26 year old with an active social life. at first it seemed like it was reflective of me being out of the house for too long/too often, but now i work from home so im home with her all day long and the issue has worsened if anything.

it has been YEARS of trying at this point. i don’t know what to do and am at a complete loss. i love her so much but at what point do i accept that maybe this environment and my lifestyle isn’t working for her or fair to her?

it breaks my heart to even think about finding a new home for her, but maybe there’s a better situation for her out there? i don’t know :( i am exhausted/heartbroken/sick over this. please be kind, any advise is welcome ❤️

edit: i have two litter boxes that are cleaned every day ; the other cat has been with us for 2 years, they’re not best friends but they get along and there are no issues there ; we live in an apartment building so indoor/outdoor isn’t an option ; most of the times when she’s having an accident it’s in my bed which is the most frustrating part. if i keep her closed out of my bedroom, she finds other spots: laundry baskets, the couch, bathmats, etc.

starting tomorrow, i have to pet sit my friend's new kitten for three days. she's had him for about a month now and she got him from an adoption place with little to no backstory on him. he's seven months, and from what ive heard so far, he does everything he possibly can to steal food.

he's well fed, he's fed on a schedule, and most of his treats are scheduled to due to her work. he likes his food and he eats it all, but apparently he steals butter, licks unclean cooking utensils, tries to drink something that's been poured down the sink, etc.

my friend has a problem with over feeding her animals (she had a fat dog that she would give a lot of treats to because "treats made him happy"), and i'm scared that the cat is going to get fat very early on, especially because of his behavior.

what's something i could do to try to change his behavior in the three days i'm with him for? or even, does anyone have an explanation for this behavior?

I recently got a kitten over the summer. He’s now 6 months old. I got him neutered the day he was allowed to (12 weeks I believe) . He recently started peeing in my bedroom in the closet(carpet bedroom) and I noticed when I started to smell pee. Aggravated , I cleaned all the spots and hoped for a fresh start, keeping the doors shut when we aren’t home, etc. he’s still peeing in my bedroom every chance he gets really. His box is always cleaned out for him. The only thing I have found online as far as reasonings is that he is stressed. My 3 year old does play rough with him at times but they sleep together , it’s all love. But im not sure what to do. I don’t want to get rid of him because I’d be the last person to put him in a shelter or give him away to a new family. It makes me so so sad but we worked so hard on renovating this house we can’t keep cleaning and having these messes. It’s going to ruin the floors. Any advice or tips is welcomed. Feeling defeated lately …

I own two healthy cats, both just over a year old. I've taken them to a local animal hospital for their initial care and a couple of follow-ups for various things.

I admit I chose the place I took them to based on some perceived prestige in the community. It's in a nicer part of town; they run many commercials, etc.

But my experience with the vet has been ... mixed. It often seems they are rushed, their manner is brusque, and their prices seem inflated. Consultation with other people who have taken their pets there confirms these suspicions. Most people I've spoken with who took their pets there have stopped and found another vet for the same reasons, especially the cost. They're always trying to upsell something, whether it be food or other extras, and their cost for a basic exam and maintenance vaccinations are just through the roof. They're trying to coast on a good reputation earned years ago, but customers notice a steady degradation in performance and increased costs.

So, how can I find a good, quality vet that will give my animals good care but not break the bank? What questions should I ask? What's a good rule of thumb on pricing? I live in somewhat rural Texas if that helps. (A city of about 125,000.)

I want to ensure my cats have regular vaccinations, get a yearly exam, and have any problems taken care of quickly.

Thanks, all.

Hello friend-os!

My partner and I have decided to get a pet in 2025, and it's down to a bird or a cat. Very different animals, I know! I'd like to state right off the bat that I'm not a novice animal owner, I operate a small scale ferret rescue, I'm on the board of another rescue, & I'm currently state permitted to work with mink (a wild relative of the ferret). I've been working hands on with mink since 2018. So in adding a new pet, I am carefully researching from multiple resources, and this post is just one minor part of that research.

I'm on board for either one, and I'm going to let my partner make the final decision since this will primarily be their companion. I have more cat experience, partner has more bird experience- but both of our experiences are from childhood. So as adults, we are going in with the rose colored glasses of nostalgia (we're in our 40's).

If we get a bird: we are looking at cockatiels (partner has experience with this species), or perhaps a small parrot specie like a Caique. Partner really likes cockatoos (I'm hesitant on this one). Quaker parrots are my fav, but they are not legal in our state. Edit for clarification: no budgerigar/budgie parakeets, neither of us likes this species. Open to species recommendations.

If we get a cat: we will look at adopting an adult cat between the age of 1-3 years old. We would be seeking assistance from local rescues to match us with a cat that would be a good fit- affectionate, gentle, leaning towards more mellow vs more high energy.

Whatever pet we adopt will be given TONS of species appropriate enrichment both physical and mental, the best species appropriate diet including fresh foods, excellent vet care, and tons of human interaction (my partner is SAH, I work evenings). We own our home and have plenty of time and resources to focus on a pet. New pet will not have access to or come into contact with animals from my rescue work.

The major points we are looking for are companionship, hardiness, longevity.

So: Bird owners, what are the worst things about owning a bird?

Cat owners, what are the worst things about owning a cat?

I have a male pug who is 14 almost 15 in two months. Earlier this year he had a eye infection and long story short his eye was not able to be saved so we had surgery to remove one eye. He also has arthritis in his front and requires pain meds so he’s able to walk properly or else he’d be limping too much…. Now to my point just recently his other eye has become infected and I’m afraid what happened to the first one is most likely gonna happen to this one. I guess what I’m asking is, is it wrong for me to have the option to put him down or should I have another surgery to remove his eye have him struggle his remaining year or two blind? I’m kind of torn and even more so because his sister I struggled with when we had to put her down so I wanna make sure I don’t feel like I made a mistake this time.

I’m thinking about getting a pet, maybe a reptile or amphibian. What are the easiest lizards, geckos, frogs, ect. to take care of after their housing is set up?

Looking for recommendations for my senior dog with joint pain in her back legs. (13 year old yellow lab) Her knees definitely bother her, we have been giving her Dasuquin but it doesn’t seem to make much difference. I have seen quite a few posts in regard to using CBD/CBG for joint pain in dogs with great results! Does anyone have a specific brand or dosage to recommend that worked for their pup? Thanks! 🐾

I’ve had my hamster (male Syrian) for a year now and he’s always been iffy about behind pet/held. I’m not sure if I’m doing something wrong or if it’s just his personality. I sit my his cage when he’s up and awake, I feed him with my hands and he takes food out of my palm, he’s completely fine with me reaching over him to grab something or me walking by the cage (he used to run and hide if I would even walk around my room) etc. Whenever I try to pet him he leans away from my pets. I’ve tried laying my hands flat and having him walk on them, and even doing this by the opening of his cage so he can walk out on them, but he gets so shy and goes back in soon after trying. Do I just keep doing this consistently and he’ll get better or is this just his personality? I’ll keep trying and interact with him regularly either way so he’s not lonely, but I’m wondering if there’s anything I could do to make him more comfortable. Thank you :)

I’ve been wanting either pet mice or pet rats for a while and I’m not sure which would be a better option. I’ve had all sorts of pets my whole life. Rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, turtles, fish, dogs, cats etc. But I haven’t had rats or mice in years, at least 10 years. I would really love a pet I can hold a lot (I know it depends on each individual animal). I remember absolutely loving the rats we had when we did. They would run up to me and loved being all over me. They were the sweetest. I remember them needing a lot of free time outside of the cage, as well as a pretty big cage. When I had mice, they were in their cage way more and more or themselves, but still cute. I’m just not really sure why the pros and cons of the two compared is. Anyone who has had rats and/or mice, which did you prefer and why? Thank you so much!!

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I've recently gotten a cat in my relatively small apartment, and the new kitty has been hiding in my bathroom all night. He meows repeatedly until I open the living room door and allow him to run off to the bathroom. Poor fella feels trapped.

I don't want to trap him but I also don't want to risk him being stepped on or accidentally allowed outside. So I'm left to trapping him in my living room until morning.

I cant stand how anxious he sounds but I can't risk him getting hurt outside my room. Pet owners, how do you do it?

Hello, I’m just posting here for some help. I don’t think it’s anything urgent but maybe it could be and I’m wrong. That’s why I’m asking.

I got home from walking dog like maybe an hour ago and I noticed she was licking her front right paw. Just the side. So obviously whenever I notice excessive licking I’ll go in and check and see if there is any cause for concern. I did notice a small cut or scrape on her pad, but when I took a closer look at the foot I noticed it kindof had These wierd marks. Not sure what they are and I’m not completely sure if my dog was licking that or the small wound. I’m new on reddit, and I also have photos

Just looking for some help to ease my mind, or tell me what’s up. Not the time of the year I want to have to goto the vet

Edit pulled from the comments: Now that it’s not 2am for me it’s definitely a different mindset. It was just a very crushing feeling in the middle of the night of panic as I do have a tendency to spiral.

I don’t actually regret the choice, I regret being pressured into it by friends and family. But I do love my kitten, and she officially has been named Biscuit, and we are continuing to do slow introductions with the older cat. Both cats have two people in their corner who love them very much.

We take turns loving on them, our older one is roaming the living room w her toys and her large cat trees and the baby is in our bedroom with toys and crawling around. She is loved and she has two people in her corner, just had a rough sleep deprived night. She wasn’t happy about being put into a cat proofed bathroom with all her necessities. She had an enclosed cat bed and a shirt I wore while I was at work. It was just while we slept as we didn’t wanna accidentally roll on her or have her get into something while we weren’t watching.

Also, I know our older cat doesn’t ‘hate’ her it just was a difficult night. She wasn’t calm while we supervised them thru doors, so she had to go through two rooms away and she doesn’t like being far from me.

I think this is just to vent and get it off my chest?

Me and my partner have a cat of around one year old, who was previously a momma cat. After consideration for a few months we wanted to get her a friend to play with while we’re at work and have more company.

After talking with the shelter she came from, and my family and friends, we were told to get her a kitten due to her history of fostering kittens and being very ‘sweet’. Now I’ve sat on it, researched it, and then we found a sweet baby at the humane society she comes from and got one. This is our first night and I don’t know why, but I feel an extreme disconnect unlike my first cat who wasn’t a baby.

I’m 22 and have all the means to have two cats, but it’s 2am and I am starting to have panic attacks of ‘is it the right choice?’ Cause our cat from before HATES the kitten. It’s the first night with her so we’ve started slow introductions, but even through two rooms our cat is growling and hissing. I feel like I was bullied into a kitten by my family, friends, and the humane society cause of how much I was told our cat was lonely and needed a friend. And they kept talking to me specifically about getting her a kitten.

For context about the shelter, I had gone with my mom a few times to help her with finding a puppy that was right for her and they talked to me about getting my cat a kitten. I’ve not had a kitten in a VERY long time.

I’m very afraid of telling my partner that I, the one who originally brought up the friend, feels extreme disconnect and anxiety. Is this a normal feeling? I feel extremely afraid to say anything to people in my life based on how they are.

Hi so my cat is neutered and is an outdoor indoor cat. Hes pretty much the community cat but chooses to come home to me every night I lost him as kids were shooting off firecrackers and it scared him. He usually does not go far But this time I couldn't find him and I would go look for him 2 times a day. Once in the morning and once at night. I even sent poster on Oct 2 to them to let them know hes lost. Hes also posted on various sites. Such as SPCA. In 1 conversation they said they found him on the 26 and another the 28. On November 4th I seen him on an adoption poster and I commented that he was mine and I was looking for him. They then blocked me So I called many times before someone called me back. They said that unless they get a copy of tenancy agreement they were not giving him back as when they found him he was skinny. I do groom him daily and only feed him wet food. So being away from me I could imagine he wouldn't be looking the best. The lady said she had heard I left him alone and didn't feed him. She has never met me and if she did she would know he was well taken care of and loved. I lost my son to a hit and run by semi truck Sept 21 2021. So my cat is everything to me. I would never abandon or neglect or abuse him. I have many people that know this. And my cat was never skinny. I've done police reports and haven't heard back. How can I get my cat back?

I forgot to mention, with the holidays here and it being cold outside, I can't walk my dog until it starts to get warmer. That's usually around April-May. I also live in a third-floor walk-up but that doesn't usually stop us. I take her out often in the Summer and Fall. Does anyone have any toys they like for their dogs that really keeps them busy? I'm talking at least 20 minutes. She's tired of the toys she has and she's a 2 year old golden. We like the Kongs as she's very food motivated so I tend to go for leaky toys and lick mats.

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We're a little on the broke side with no counter space. How do I keep my dogs from eating the cats food? Previously I just put the cats food dish on the counter where the dog couldn't reach, but the cats could. In my new place there is absolutely nowhere the cats can reach that the dogs can't.

Someone said it could lead to liver damage and I'm trying to prevent it but downsizing and 5 pets (two dogs, 3 cats) really isn't easy. Bright side: the dogs have a bigger yard.

I have cat who is really sensitive with everything. He had some allergy reactions several times so I had to take him to vet to get antihistamines shots. Since few days ago his legs and left face started to swollen so I took him to vet yesterday and gave him shot . Also did blood test and the result has no problem.

Now my poor cat starts swollen his whole face and cannot even open his eyes. I gave him Benadryl every 8hours which doctor told me to do it but my cat face getting worse.. eating ok drinking ok breathing ok what should I do.. should i take him to ER?

Hi everyone! I’ve seen a lot of stuff lately on TikTok (highly unreliable source imo) about taping their dogs ears to stop “helicopter ears”. Is this a real thing? Are there benefits? Do un-taped ears cause any damage? I’m so confused!

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