Pets - 12 June 2006

My husband used to work from home but is now working a regular office job. We wanted to find a companion for our dog Maggie so she wouldn't be lonely. We adopted Pookie two weeks ago but I'm not sure if it's a good fit. Both are rescue shelter dogs. I feel the shelter where we got Pookie misled us a bit. Maggie is about 2 yrs old, 15 lbs and very high energy. Pookie is supposed to be about 15 lbs but actually weighs 21 lbs. supposed to be 2 yrs old, actually 4 yrs old. She is very low energy and can't keep up on walks with Maggie so now we have to walk them separately. They are opposites and even sit on opposite sides of the room. Maggie loves car rides. Pookie vomits every time she gets in the car. Our family likes to go on RV trips.

My heart is torn. I like Pookie but she's just not a match for Maggie. Should I return her to the shelter where they can find Pookie a less active family and try to find a better match for Maggie?

2006-06-12 08:33:46 · 25 answers · asked by MagPookie 4 in Dogs

I'm looking to buy from a breeder but not for a show dog, just for a companion. I found one for $500, is that a fair deal? I live in the Bay Area of CA

2006-06-12 08:32:56 · 20 answers · asked by Koz 2 in Dogs

2006-06-12 08:29:47 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I need names

2006-06-12 08:22:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

Every day there are MANY people posting questions about their cat which just had kittens.. I am totally disgusted at how many people are allowing their cats to go around unspayed and contribute to the overpopulation of cats... are people just stupid or selfish or what??? THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS of kittens are euthanized every day because of dopey people like them.

2006-06-12 08:22:32 · 37 answers · asked by CF_ 7 in Cats

please give proof ..either way

2006-06-12 08:18:54 · 31 answers · asked by itsmeearnstt 1 in Dogs

2006-06-12 08:13:07 · 10 answers · asked by babytiger 1 in Birds

My cat is a boy. He has not been drinking any water eccept from the toilet(and that's only once a week!!) He eats regularly but goes to the bathroom a lot!! (Every 5 minutes!!) Plus, he sleeps a lot and won't eat any food.Help!!

2006-06-12 08:09:30 · 16 answers · asked by teor95 2 in Cats

who knows why horses over reach i.e. hit back of front feet with hind feet.and who knows how to stop it.

2006-06-12 07:56:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2006-06-12 07:43:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

i want to be able to pick them up, and play with them, any good methods to make them trust you or get used to you.

2006-06-12 07:41:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

im serious

2006-06-12 07:39:16 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

YA I M A REPTILE XPERT

2006-06-12 07:34:29 · 4 answers · asked by SIm 2 in Reptiles

I have 2 birds that sit on my door facing on the outside, and i have went outside and they have pooped on me twice. how can i get rid of the problem without harming the animal

2006-06-12 07:28:25 · 11 answers · asked by tiggergurl 1 in Birds

2006-06-12 07:26:49 · 17 answers · asked by Valerie C 1 in Cats

Does any one know a good exercise for dogs, besides walking, and running. My dog is a mini dachshund. She just got fixed in Dec. of last year, after her litter of puppies. She is now weighing in at 161/2 pounds. I have cut out snacks, and only feed her twice daily. I take her for walks, and let her run when I can find an enclosed space for her to do so. Are there any other people with ideas to help me. Thank you in advance for any feed back on this subject. I don't know what else to do witth out starving her completely. Or is it part of getting her fixed, and it just happens that way.

2006-06-12 07:20:03 · 9 answers · asked by Mama Goose 3 in Dogs

This dog is brown with a white chest!!!

2006-06-12 07:16:13 · 14 answers · asked by Maddi 1 in Dogs

2006-06-12 07:16:00 · 14 answers · asked by Bonnie D 1 in Cats

need to call down fish tank as fish may die i have put 10 lt of ice cold walter in and it did`t work i need hellp

2006-06-12 07:13:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

i got him on Monday but i have no idea how to take care of him the petstore didnt help at all pleaz help

2006-06-12 07:10:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

She was in her exercise pen when she escaped from the bottom. I tried to outsmart her and recapture her, but she ran into the woods. The search team has spotted her 5 times, but now I'm not sure where to look. We've looked under all the shaded areas, but I would like a guarantee that she hasn't just continued to journey through the woods instead of staying in the general area where we've spotted her. It would great to get her to wheek or something. Any ideas, suggestions, or fellow experiences?

2006-06-12 07:06:38 · 1 answers · asked by Kate S 1 in Other - Pets

2006-06-12 07:01:08 · 4 answers · asked by Meagan 1 in Other - Pets

2006-06-12 07:00:54 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have tried the powders you put into their food. She stopped eating her own, but now she eats the other dogs poop. His is the only poop she eats. I have another dog she doesn't like his poop I guess. They are all on the same diet. She is 3 years old, I have had her for about 9 months, she was a kennel dog. I know this is a habbit from her cleaning after her puppies. How do I get her to stop when the food additives don't work? No chemicles please. I mean, she will wait right by his butt and literally catch it coming out. I have taken her to the vets and she has no deficiancies. Please help.

2006-06-12 06:52:41 · 7 answers · asked by jeannie_brim 3 in Dogs

MY 4 month puppy, (been with her since she was 1 month old) has gone into a kennel for 2 months (because we have to travel)... will she still remember me after this time?

She is a lovely, obedient puppy, and follows us everywhere (even to the toilet!)... all her favourite toys are with her also in the kennel, and 95% of the time she's afriad of other dogs/people.

Thanks in advance to all. (-_-)

2006-06-12 06:49:30 · 8 answers · asked by ed_kan 1 in Dogs

I have a 3 year old Mini Schnauzer that is my only dog. I'm going away for a week or so and I need a good kennel for him. How do I decide what kennels are good? I want my dog to be safe...and I've heard a lot of horror stories about dogs getting sick, etc, at kennels. My dog lives at home where he gets attention pretty much 24/7. I know it'll be a big transition for him, but when I'm away, he needs to stay at a kennel. Please help! thanks!!

2006-06-12 06:48:01 · 9 answers · asked by ♥ 2 in Dogs

2006-06-12 06:43:11 · 9 answers · asked by mimiminx 2 in Other - Pets

2006-06-12 06:41:04 · 7 answers · asked by laker fan 1 in Dogs

My boyfriend just bought me 3 goldfish (2 fantails and a black moor). He grabbed goldfish pelletes instead of flakes. My two fantails gulp them in, but they spit them right back out. Is this normal?? My black moor doesn't seem to mind, he just eats them and goes on about his business lol. I bought flakes and they all seem to love them, but I just wanted to know if it was normal for them to be "picky" eaters.

2006-06-12 06:31:13 · 7 answers · asked by Mommy2one2008 2 in Fish

im thinking about getting a turtle, but i don't know how to care for one. what are some precautions and steps you need to take?

2006-06-12 06:27:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles