How to Feed and Care for Baby Leopard Slugs

Leopard SlugImage via Shutterstock/Grow Land Studio How to Care for Leopard Slugs”I found a leopard slug about 2 weeks ago, and it had 30 eggs. The slug babies are not fully formed yet. It just happened last night. I sprayed the plastic container and put out fresh leaves and decaying matter. Do slugs eat store-bought…

How to Care for a Baby Starling

Baby starling getting ready to flyImage via Shutterstock/Florea Oana Georgeta Caring for Baby Starlings”I found my bird in a bush, and a few days afterward, she stopped tweeting. She wants food 24/7. Unfortunately, I don’t know what bird type she is, but she has black beak and a yellow mouth with brown feathers. Can you…

Can You Get Rabies From a Deceased Dog?

Image via Svechkova Olena/Shutterstock Can I Get Rabies From My Dog Who Died?”Could I have caught rabies from a dead dog? My beloved dog died yesterday. A week ago, she bit a puppy who doesn’t have a rabies vaccine yet. The puppy was sleeping outside. My deceased dog was vaccinated before the pandemic. I know…

How to Treat Cat Fleas with Essential Oils

Scratching could indicate a cat has fleas.Image via Shutterstock/Irina Orlova Can I Use Willow Oil to Treat My Cat’s Fleas?”Is willow oil safe to use around cats in order to manage fleas? Can I use willow oil dabbed on surfaces, impregnated cotton pads, etc?” – EKDangers of Essential Oils for CatsThere are a lot of…

What Is This Weird Growth on My Dog’s Leg?

A growth on a dog’s leg could be a skin tag.Image via Shutterstock/sophiecat Diagnosing a Growth on a Dog’s Leg”What is this on my dog’s leg, and what do I do about it?” – BuddyThere is no way to definitively diagnose what a skin growth is without having a fine needle aspirate or biopsy and…