Pets - 31 July 2006

My cat has two ticks on her that just wont die..I put some flea & tick killer powder on her but the ticks still wont die..Any advice?

2006-07-31 04:07:40 · 10 answers · asked by poetchicka2 2 in Cats

A mink in the closet
A jaguar in the garage
A tiger in the bedroom &
A jackass to pay for everything !!!

2006-07-31 04:07:21 · 13 answers · asked by Bird 2 in Other - Pets

it is always out of the water on this boat and whenever i put him in the water he kicks water at me and gets back up on the boat

2006-07-31 04:07:00 · 8 answers · asked by cotten c 2 in Reptiles

We took our two dogs for a walk yesterday. We walked for about an hour on a dirt road in temps of about 85-90 degrees. Within an hour of getting home, we noticed that one of the dogs was licking his paws. Closer examination revealed that the pads of his paws were peeling off. He also seemed a little flushed even though he had had some water during the hike and after we got back as well.
Any ideas?

2006-07-31 04:06:49 · 4 answers · asked by marlio 3 in Dogs

At first I thought it was Giardia so I took him to the vet to get tested he came out negative. But the vet went on and prescribed Metronidazole so I have been treating him with that but he won't eat or drink anything I'm really worried. I don't what is wrong with him do any of you guys have any ideas

2006-07-31 04:04:33 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I've had my kitten for over 6 weeks and he's great. Now my friend went to teach in America for 3 years and I'm looking after her 1 1/2 year old cat. The cat is usually friendly but I think the distress of moving house and being put with a kitten who is so lively is stopping them getting on.

2006-07-31 04:03:51 · 17 answers · asked by jacki20042000 1 in Cats

I have a german shepherd, with the normal over-protective character. How do I inroduce him to the new pets,without getting any of them hurt?

2006-07-31 04:00:17 · 3 answers · asked by Marybs 1 in Dogs

2006-07-31 04:00:16 · 33 answers · asked by brianna_the_angel777 4 in Cats

My parents have 2 grown up cats ,which she also had when I used to live at home with them. When I lived with them, the cats were both very attatched to me, they used to follow me around the house, sleep with me and keep me company when I did my homework. I haven't lived at home for nearly 3 years but I visit them about every 2 weeks or so. Everytime I go over to their house, one of their cats always comes running to me and my husband, while the other one doesn't even glance at us, but I give both cats equal attention. One cat rubs on our legs, meows at us, jumps on our lap, purrs to be rubbed and the other cat... well, nothing. She sometimes even hisses at us! Why does one cat recognize us so much and give us so much attention, while the other one doesn't?

2006-07-31 03:56:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Everyone knows what an algae eater looks like right? Their usually black fish that stick on the side of your fish tank and the "suck" the algae off. Well mine is about 2 inches long and everynight for the past couple of nights he's been turning a very light, almost white color. Is this normal and does anyone know why this is happening?

2006-07-31 03:54:49 · 5 answers · asked by Allison B 2 in Fish

ppl keep going on about her. what is she.

2006-07-31 03:54:05 · 11 answers · asked by Horse Lover 2 in Other - Pets

2006-07-31 03:48:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Why does my dog molest little boys?

2006-07-31 03:46:49 · 16 answers · asked by [{ Tina }] 1 in Dogs

I have a cat and kittens that got into the rafters of my garage through a hole. Do the male and female live with the kittens or just the female? If I capture the male and/or female, will the kittens leave on their own?

2006-07-31 03:44:30 · 19 answers · asked by J.V. 1 in Cats

2006-07-31 03:44:20 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Some believe that free feeding of a cat will cause them to eat aimlessly and cause obesity.

Other believes that timed feeding will cause upset to the cat's stomach, and also cause them to over eat as they are left without food for long hours.

Seriously, which is better? Is scheduled feeding harmful?

2006-07-31 03:44:16 · 8 answers · asked by jan 2 in Cats

He is very good indoors and only 'marked his territory' a few times when first brought into the apartment. We are considering leaving him loose in the apartment while at work. Of course, he hates being crated. He has been left out at night and has been okay. But yesterday he pee'd in his food bowl after eating all the food in it. This concerns us. If left alone for 6 hours, will he pee other places. He didn't indicate that he needed to go out. This morning when I had to crate him, he was very resistant! I hate having to do it. We have only had him for a week. What should we do? Why would he pee in his bowl?

2006-07-31 03:43:01 · 13 answers · asked by dobby829 1 in Dogs

We have another dog that is a lab/english springer mix. She is lonely, sleeping alot and not eating. Polly also will not let us out of her site when in the house. I want to wait awhile before we get another dog..any ideas?

2006-07-31 03:41:43 · 9 answers · asked by R D 1 in Dogs

I asked another question on cat people and one be the responses I recieved was that if a person can't afford to take a pet to the vet, they shouldn't be able to own a pet. I'm not sure how I feel about that. We are hear how manay animals are euthanized and how we should all adopt from shelters instead of stores to save animals and then I hear this. Now if a person can't afford food and shelter for an animal, then yes I agree. But I also don't think every little think your cat has deserves a trip to the vet (needless to say, any serious ailments of course). Anyways, if a person can't afford mulitple vet visits, should they be allowed to own pets or is having then euthanized preferable? I say at least aften being adopted, they have a chance.

2006-07-31 03:41:31 · 14 answers · asked by choyryu 2 in Cats

a lady told me that chesnut horses react to more things than any other color horse. My horse reacts to latex, quick braid, and a couple of other things. its that true? does your chesnut (if you have one) react to many things?

2006-07-31 03:41:24 · 4 answers · asked by NK 2 in Other - Pets

We have two gerbils only been having them for two weeks.... Just saw that one of then has what looks like dried blood and the fur is gone from the tip to about 2 inches down the tail. This was not there last night.. As far as I know they(we have two)were not fighting and have not been fighting.. The wound is fairly large but does not have any open cuts that I can see.. I am looking right now for a vet that treats Gerbils and Have a call into the local Universty for assistence.
If anyone out there would have any idea what could have happened and how to treat it until I find a vet I sure would appricate it.. By the way he is not acting like anything is wrong he is playing and eating an climbimg all over his cage as normal!!
Thank You!!

2006-07-31 03:40:46 · 1 answers · asked by DeeDee 4 in Other - Pets

The more I read the more confuse I get, so please comment on some of these points.

Dry food versus Raw food

Some say dry food is bad cuz a cat's natural diet does not contain any carbohydrates and dry food are packed with it.

Yet many vets still recommend dry food.

Also it is said that dry food may cause obesity as cat's natural digestive system are not made to digest carbohydrates, so these carbos gets stored as fat.

Some say even those holistic brands are nonsense with all their fruit and vegetable replacement for the usual corn and wheat, as cats do not eat vegetables in their natural surroundings.

So some claim that by putting their pets on a raw food diet, they maintain healthy weight, luxurious fur. And contrary to popular belief, raw food is not harmful to cats.

Alot of dry food claims to prevent tooth decay because biting on kibbles will wash their teeth, but raw food advocate claims when kibbles mix wtih saliva will get stuck and cause tooth decay.

2006-07-31 03:38:44 · 8 answers · asked by jan 2 in Cats

we braided her last week, and I used quick braid, she got itchy bumps and the area swelled but just below her mane. are there any other braiding formulas that she might not react to?

2006-07-31 03:36:45 · 2 answers · asked by NK 2 in Other - Pets

2006-07-31 03:33:45 · 62 answers · asked by Becky 1 in Dogs

2006-07-31 03:33:13 · 22 answers · asked by loopy 1 in Dogs

I have adopted a rescue cat.. and all she does is mieow.. she has food water biscuits, toys... affection.. attention... not sure why she does this???.. :)

2006-07-31 03:32:44 · 23 answers · asked by Clare Mary 1 in Cats

2006-07-31 03:32:26 · 16 answers · asked by Star_Night 5 in Dogs

my cat is 17 years old and up until now he has been in really good health- all of a sudden within the last two days he would be walking along and then his legs would just give way , or sometimes he would just sway from side to side (as if he was drunk!). Is the end near for my beloved mog? (p.s I am taking him to the vet tonight)

2006-07-31 03:25:01 · 19 answers · asked by seaflight 2 in Cats

Is it ok, that I have 2 female teddy bear hamsters from the same clan in 1 cage together? cause they arn't fighting or anything ,and I heard that they could.....??

2006-07-31 03:23:49 · 9 answers · asked by hellokitty11704 3 in Other - Pets

I HAVE 2 IRRDECENT SHARKS AND HAVE HAD THEM FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS. BUT THEY ARE STILL LITTLE AND I KNOW THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO GET UP TO 12" LONG. I WANT TO ADD MORE TO MY AQUARIAM IF THEY ARE NEVER GOING TO GROW. ANY INFO?

2006-07-31 03:22:23 · 11 answers · asked by kim_tma 3 in Fish