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Last Answer : If you are asking for an opinion, my first thought is absolutely not. However if the disfigurement affects the animal's health and the animal is suffering and it cannot be remedied, it may be the kindest solution. But every effort should be made to save the animal.

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Description : Are blue tongued skinks poisonous or venemous? What do you do if you get bitten by one?

Last Answer : No, blue tongued skinks are not poisonous. They are the most hardy and popullar skinks for pets. Wild blue tongues often bite when picked up and may never take to handling. When they bite they often ... wiggle fingers in front of them or place a skink close to your face to avoid being bitten there.

Description : I hear the words zoonotic diseases often. What does that mean?

Last Answer : Zoonotic diseases are those that can be transferred between animals and humans. One example would be rabies which is transmitted to humans through the saliva of a rabid animal. Another example are strains of flu from ... . If you are down with the flu, try to keep your pet away as much as possible.

Description : My son has been diagnosed with ADHD. I've read that dogs can help child cope better with it. What is the best breed of dog to get?

Last Answer : The best breeds are those that have a calming effect such as Labrador Retrievers and St. Bernards. They tend to be a little laid-back and you may want a more active dog. It's probably best to check ... and yappy. You must also be willing to assume a lot of the responsibility for care of the dog.

Description : We recently added a new addition to our family - a little rescue puppy that we got at our local shelter. Our 3-year-old son was there when we picked out the pup and was excited when we brought the new pup ... it seems to be too much for our son to handle. What can we do to calm our son's fears?

Last Answer : Perhaps inviting your son to be a part of the pup's care will help - feeing, going with you and the pup on walks. Puppies are very active and can be overwhelming for small children,. Take your pup to ... Don't leave your son and the pup alone together. Keep an eye on them to see what is happening.