Pets - 6 July 2006

2006-07-06 09:34:36 · 49 answers · asked by karen s 1 in Dogs

I've tried pushing her into the down position but she thinks I'm going to hurt her and gets all worked up and yips. I've tried having her sit and then gently pulling her front feet forward and out from under her, but she pulls her feet away and stands up. I've also tried having her sit, and then holding a treat in front of her, but down near the floor so she has to hopefully get into the "down" position to get at it, but she stands up and tries to get it. I've also tried saying "Down. Good girl!" when she lays down on her own, but I think that method will take forever. Any suggestions for teaching "down" to a dog like mine who's a little antsy about being touched too much? Thanks.

2006-07-06 09:33:48 · 15 answers · asked by heehaw 3 in Dogs

2006-07-06 09:33:32 · 5 answers · asked by andrew_is_sexi! 2 in Other - Pets

My dog is GORGEOUS and a lot of poeple like to touch it when we go to the park or other places. Is it okay to let then do that?

2006-07-06 09:29:55 · 16 answers · asked by queen_benitez 2 in Dogs

Spotted this snake in the Southern Adirondack's in N.Y.

2006-07-06 09:29:48 · 8 answers · asked by warmac2750 1 in Reptiles

i bought a kitten today, brought him home and when my children went to bed he seems to be settling in, thing is ive put food and water out for him but he wont touch them, ive put some food on my finger, he dosent want it, yet he's meowing because i think hes hungry, any suggestions? thanks in advance

2006-07-06 09:28:49 · 39 answers · asked by dark-knight 2 in Cats

Well I really love puppies becaus they r so cute and adorable. They are very fun to play with. And it is a good way to help your kids be responsibla

2006-07-06 09:25:38 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a parakeet and I put newspaper in the bottom of her cage, and recently she has been chewing it up into little pieces. Why is she doing this? Thanks.

2006-07-06 09:24:42 · 14 answers · asked by Jordin 3 in Birds

But now she started again. She use to do it when she was a baby. I recently got an air conditioner and it's pretty cold in here but I have four more cats and they dont pea what should I do?

2006-07-06 09:23:42 · 19 answers · asked by jennifer3ai 2 in Cats

im trying to figure if the vet is ripping me off.

2006-07-06 09:13:03 · 11 answers · asked by mArQuiTa ChiKa 3 in Dogs

i grew up with dogs during my childhood years and even when i grew up ma friends had dogs and i am always around dogs almost all my life. are you always around dogs and if you are, what do u think of them? are they good companies to be with other than other animals and/or pets.????

2006-07-06 09:12:35 · 9 answers · asked by jennifer s 2 in Dogs

No sarcasm please. Give reasons for choosing the animal you did.

2006-07-06 09:08:18 · 10 answers · asked by tweety 3 in Dogs

It's not like a solid lump; its more like a blister of skin and its only been there a few months. When she gets hot, runs about etc it seems to fill with fluid and get quite red. After about an hour of settling its almost empty, like a wee flap of skin.

Went to the vet and they looked puzzled; didnt think it was too serious though. its not filled with blood, just fluid.

if i want it investigated further that will involve tests and a fair bit of money. she's otherwise in perfect health, happy, bouncy, not off her food or anything.

Anybody had anything similar with their dog?



JJ.

2006-07-06 09:08:02 · 16 answers · asked by just_jen2006 2 in Dogs

i just got her a while ago i think she was abused and some others think so too what can i do

2006-07-06 09:07:47 · 20 answers · asked by CryingEmoBoy 1 in Dogs

The dog is a mastiff/boxer mix. She is 9 weeks old. Not looking for very common name.

2006-07-06 09:06:39 · 33 answers · asked by Tara B 1 in Dogs

Okay. I have had my cat for about 8 years. In that entire time, we have never gotten a new cat, so "litter"ally, shes the Queen of the House. My Family and I are interested in getting two kittens, but since my current cat is so used to being the only cat around, she hates other cats in her house. Are there any steps you can build or things you can do so she might be slightly more comfortable with other felines in the house? Answer ASAP.

2006-07-06 09:04:25 · 27 answers · asked by Pringle 2 in Cats

So my beagle {a girl} will not listen and occasionally goes to the bathroom outside. She is 7 months old and stubborn as hell. She can sit when there's treats involvd. Only when it comes to going potty is she not interested in treats. She trained us pretty good in the beginning we did not kennel her and she always sleeps in the bed with us so what am i doing wrong. I take her out every morning and before bed the door is open during the day while we are at work and when i am home i take her out every 15 minutes. aaaaahhhhhhh somebody please help me

2006-07-06 09:00:58 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2006-07-06 09:00:49 · 69 answers · asked by boxergirl 5 in Other - Pets

my 9 week old pup was trying to eat with my 3 yr old dog. they both growled so I reached for the pup to put him by his food. and...OWCH!! lol not a bad place, but the palm of my hand owie.

2006-07-06 09:00:31 · 16 answers · asked by Ginnykitty 7 in Dogs

When I bought my female Siberian Husky, the breeder told me that pure white huskies were rare. Four years later, my female had 2 pure whites in her first litter and now I am being told that yes they are rare and then no they are not rare. I am debating on which puppy that I want to keep, and dont want to sell both of the white ones if indeed this is a rare color. Please give me good advice!

2006-07-06 08:55:27 · 7 answers · asked by LittleMermaid 5 in Dogs

I just took my dog in and they said pick him up in 4 hours. How come it takes so long> He is a yellow lab.

2006-07-06 08:55:15 · 13 answers · asked by Tabbitatt 3 in Dogs

2006-07-06 08:54:13 · 23 answers · asked by CryingEmoBoy 1 in Dogs

Hi,

My cat always backs up to me and stands with its back paws on my feet when it wants a stroke. I understand that cats take social vocabulary like needing and purring from their kitten-hood. And I also realise that I have encouraged this behaviour with attention. But I just don’t see where she got the idea from in the first place?

Any ideas?

2006-07-06 08:53:53 · 10 answers · asked by Franipan 3 in Cats

2006-07-06 08:53:31 · 21 answers · asked by Freddy u 1 in Dogs

2006-07-06 08:52:35 · 3 answers · asked by Vishiria 1 in Dogs

I just treated my pond because of the excess algae, all the debris from this has fallen to the bottom of the pond, and the filters aren't getting rid of it. Is there something like a hoover I can use to suck it up?

2006-07-06 08:51:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2006-07-06 08:51:54 · 9 answers · asked by pulchritudinous 6 in Other - Pets

people would not go to the doctor for the same problems that you are saying, take your dog to the vet for.

2006-07-06 08:49:44 · 14 answers · asked by Crazy dog lady 3 in Dogs

2006-07-06 08:48:41 · 7 answers · asked by cornerofmyroom 1 in Other - Pets

Whenever I open the door, she tries to dart out. What do I do

2006-07-06 08:45:24 · 51 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats