Though people don’t often think of them this way, bettas are tropical fish. That means they live in warmer water in the wild. They require temperatures from the mid-70s, up to around 80 degrees. If your room temperature is consistently in the mid-70s at the lowest, you can get by without a heater. Do betta…
One notable exception is that of intact tomcats – they sometimes have a rather pungent aroma. Another notable (and common) exam-room scenario is the complaint that a foul odor appears “every now and then”. Usually clients will describe a funky, musky, “fishy” odor occasionally emanating from their cat. Why does my cat’s urine smell like…
Can my cat eat betta fish food? The answer is no. Betta fish are not poisonous to cats. However, it is still not advisable to eat this kind of fish. Although betta fish are small, it doesn’t make them harmless. Is it safe for cats to eat fish food? Cats should not be fed a…
Can dogs eat Fish heads? Yes, dogs can eat Fish heads in moderation because they are packed full of nutrients, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. Can I feed my dog raw fish heads? Short answer: Yes, raw salmon heads for dogs are perfectly fine to feed as long as they’ve been frozen beforehand. Can you…
What foods trigger cold sores? When cold sores scab and reopen, eating acidic foods can aggravate the sore. Some foods to avoid are: citrus fruits, tomatoes, fruit juices, wine, soda, pickles, and vinegar-based salad dressings. Hot and spicy foods can also have a tendency to break cold sores. What foods help get rid of cold…
Cool and chill the curry in a suitable container as quickly as possible and if you are freezing it then freeze for up to 3 months. If the curry boils hard it will toughen the fish. Also stir the curry carefully while it is reheating, to avoid breaking up the fish too much. Can you…
In most cases those isolated ponds are filled by water runoff during the rainy season, such runoff carries out fish eggs and/or fry from distant reservoirs, creeks and lagoons. This is the most common way for fish dispersal. Can fish eggs travel in rain? During thunderstorms small whirlwinds and mini-tornados are formed easily and when…
What does seafood salad contain? Seafood salad is a combination of crab meat, celery, red onion and dill, all tossed in a dressing that’s made with mayonnaise and Old Bay seasoning. While mayo and seafood might sound like an odd pairing, it’s actually a lot like a classic tuna salad. What is whitefish made of?…
The short answer is yes. Depending on diet, fish can have varying levels of fat deposits and some fish can be chubbier than others. In nature, overweight fish are uncommon because fish generally live in food limited environments. For aquarium fish, overfeeding can result in obesity (Livengood and Chapman 2007). Can you gain weight with…
Do fish like human contact? According to Balcombe, some fish (though certainly not all) do actually enjoy being touched by humans. One study involving surgeonfish found that fish who had been subjected to stress spent more time in contact with a mechanized wand that stroked their bodies than unstressed fish did. Do fish interact with…
Does fish oil affect iron levels? Inflammatory disorders are associated with a decrease in iron absorption because of the blockade of iron in storage organs. Fish oils, rich in n−3 PUFA, are used to prevent and treat inflammatory disorders and increase iron absorption in non-inflamed rats. Can fish oil cause high ferritin levels? Mean serum…
The simple answer is no. Fish do not see the water that surrounds them. The brain works in a marvelous way to help filter out what we do not need to spend our time processing. The brain of a fish works in a very similar way when it comes to seeing their environment. Can fish…