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Q: After my kitten eats or drinks, he paws the floor as if he is digging or burying something. I have two cats before but have never seen this sort of behaviour. What makes him do that?

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Q: I have a one-year-old male toy poodle. I've recently enrolled him in an obedience class. He refused to do as taught during class but he was able to understand and perform the commands when he is at home. He also refused to perform the commands when we are out in the park. The commands include "sit," "heel," "stand" and "down." He would also spit out the treats that I give when I force him to perform the commands. How can I improve the situation?

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Q: I have a 10-year old male Maltese and he swallowed a durian seed two weeks ago. The seed is around four cm in length. We visited the vet and she said that if he does not vomit or show signs of discomfort, we can just leave it in his stomach. Even though my dog behaves normally, I am still worried for him. Can a durian seed be digested? Is it possible to leave the seed in the body without having to bring him in for surgery?

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Q: My husband adopted a stray cat, named Cash, when she was only four weeks old. She was picked up when she was only two to three days old. Cash is now seven months old and sterilised. Whenever we play with Cash, she would play very well initially, but after a while she will start to bite us violently. We had tried several methods to tell her that this is incorrect, but she does not seem to remember or understand. We have tried methods such as using a water gun, making noises such as "Ouch" or saying "No!" and pinching her neck like how mother cats do. When I play with her I don't use my hands or legs because I know that will make her think that it is acceptable to bite or scratch them. Nowadays, even when I'm not playing with her, she will jump at my legs and bite them. Please let me know how I can solve the biting problem.