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My pig has white foam from its mouth. What's the problem and solution?

My pig has white foam from its mouth. What's the problem and solution?

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My alpaca won't stand up. What are the reasons and what should I do?

My alpaca won't stand up. What are the reasons and what should I do?

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What can I feed a baby lamb if I don't have lamb milk replacer?

What can I feed a baby lamb if I don't have lamb milk replacer?

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My horse has a hard lump on her stomach. Is it a cyst or cancer?

My horse has a hard lump on her stomach. Is it a cyst or cancer?

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My horse has a painful face lump. What's causing it and what to do?

My horse has a painful face lump. What's causing it and what to do?

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My duck's neck is hurt. Is it broken or sprained? What should I do?

My duck's neck is hurt. Is it broken or sprained? What should I do?

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What's the best way to treat my pig's sunburned ears and snout pain?

What's the best way to treat my pig's sunburned ears and snout pain?

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Why are my racehorse's platelets low? How can I raise them?

Why are my racehorse's platelets low? How can I raise them?

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My newborn foal has blue eyes. Does this mean she'll be blind?

My newborn foal has blue eyes. Does this mean she'll be blind?

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My horse is lame in a back leg. Should I call vet, ice, or wait?

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Can chickens eat bell peppers daily and what about veggie salads?

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Is Purina Layer Pellets good for chickens? What other feeds exist?

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My animal has a bruised hoof but isn't limping. What should I do?

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Why is my 5-week-old chick struggling to walk with splayed legs?

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Found a worm in my new chick's water dish. Is it a parasite?

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My 4-week-old chick is sick and sleeps standing. What should I do?

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