Pets - 9 August 2006

Star weighs 17 lbs all winter and now she is only 15 lbs. She still eats a lot and if her dish is empty she finds me to tell me about it. The only difference is that she goes outside in summer but refuses to go out all winter. However, I don't think she goes very far. It is the other cat that goes on walks with the dog and me. I'm just wondering if a drop of 2 lbs is normal for only a slight increase in movement.

2006-08-09 03:24:05 · 19 answers · asked by Dellajoy 6 in Cats

2006-08-09 03:22:14 · 9 answers · asked by vinny_the_hack 5 in Dogs

What's the friendliest breed of rabbit out of Dutch, french lop, holland lop, english, and mini lop?

2006-08-09 03:19:52 · 24 answers · asked by Hockaloogie 1 in Other - Pets

I'm thinking about getting a Beagle. Do they make good pets? I live in Bozeman Montana and there would be plenty of room for the dog to exercise. Plus, I think beagle-bagel sounds funny. I guess I'm a nerd. I had a Springer Spaniel when I was a kid and she was a great friend/pet.

2006-08-09 03:15:54 · 20 answers · asked by ? 2 in Dogs

I'm looking into buying one for myself (because they're just sooo cute!!) but I'd like to know how much they go for before I invest in one.

If possible, I'd also like to know if they are expensive to keep up. I'm a freshman in college, and I only have a part-time job that pays minimal wage. Is that enough to maintain a healthy hedgehog?

2006-08-09 03:15:50 · 5 answers · asked by The White Ninja 1 in Other - Pets

We have had a 3 month old puppy (Sheltie/Bichon mix) for about 2-3 weeks now. According to some of the other questions I asked concerning crate training, we've been approaching it incorrectly.

We are crate training in order to get puppy to understand to go outside, but we don't know how long she can hold it. During the week, we crate her for a few hours at a time (coming home for lunch to let her out, do her business, then crating her for another 3 hours until we return, and repeating). Seems to work well.

We were at first hesitant to crate her at night, since we didn't think she can hold it through the night. But, then I got seriously reprimanded by people here for that. I didn't want to crate her at night because we were concerned that we won't get up if she needs to go. Others have told me she can hold it through the night, others (and our experiences wihtout the crate) says she can't. Can she? What do I do? I'm very concerned and confused.

Serious responses please.

2006-08-09 03:14:58 · 16 answers · asked by nornnyweb 2 in Dogs

I know you may think that with a bird, there is no such thing as cuddly, but I've seen many birds who bond with their owner well, and are kinda cuddly, but I was wondering which of the following are the most people-oriented and/or cuddly birds?

1. Cockatiel
2.Budgerigar(Budgie)
3. Conure.

2006-08-09 03:13:50 · 7 answers · asked by Hockaloogie 1 in Birds

Here are the choices, and when you type in something, please tell me why you chose this. Thanks.

I want either:
1. Ferret
2.Guinea Pig
3.Rabbit
4. Cockatiel, or budgie.

2006-08-09 03:11:33 · 13 answers · asked by Hockaloogie 1 in Other - Pets

Other dogs snigger.
Why be cruel?
They have fur you know.
And don't get me started on doggie booties.
Dogs should wear a studded collar like Freddie Mercury and nothing else

2006-08-09 03:06:29 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Hi everyone. I have a hamster (male) who´s about 2 years old. He´s always been healthy. I live in Brazil and there aren´t vets around here that treat rodents. He´s developed a skin condition where the whole underside of his body has a humungous scab on it. It´s more than a millimeter thick. Looks pretty much like an infection. It´s spreading to his back. I´ve been to a vet (non-specific), and he told me to clean the wound every day with hydrogen peroxide and put a cream on it. It doesn´t seem to be getting any better and I can´t find a vet willing to put him to sleep. What do I do? Anyone have any other suggestions? The worst of it is that he still eats and drinks tons of water, and seems almost like he knows his condition and is fighting it. This is breaking my heart. I´m not sure I´d have the guts to have him put to sleep anyways when he looks like he´s actively fighting his problem. What do I do?

2006-08-09 03:06:03 · 4 answers · asked by oceanikinha 1 in Other - Pets

I think I'm looking into a buny. Please answer my Q on top.

2006-08-09 03:04:07 · 8 answers · asked by Hockaloogie 1 in Other - Pets

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petakillsanimals.com
animalscam.com
naiaonline.org read the quotes from the AR groups
unitedanimalownersallience.com
activistcash.com

2006-08-09 02:57:57 · 3 answers · asked by whpptwmn 5 in Dogs

2006-08-09 02:53:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2006-08-09 02:51:41 · 11 answers · asked by Kevin H 1 in Other - Pets

2006-08-09 02:50:49 · 15 answers · asked by Kevin H 1 in Other - Pets

2006-08-09 02:50:05 · 35 answers · asked by Kevin H 1 in Other - Pets

2006-08-09 02:49:25 · 10 answers · asked by Kevin H 1 in Other - Pets

2006-08-09 02:46:25 · 4 answers · asked by mike_piscean 1 in Other - Pets

How do i measure the nitrate and ammonia levels in the tank, i use a mechanical filter and an airpump. I don't have any gadgets and I clean the tank complete every four weeks

2006-08-09 02:43:35 · 2 answers · asked by Dixit JN 1 in Fish

When my Gran died, we all thought her cat would die of a broken heart, but he didn't, because my mum had him put down the following day. Was she wrong to do this?

2006-08-09 02:33:37 · 45 answers · asked by calebolly 2 in Cats

2006-08-09 02:28:49 · 4 answers · asked by babygansta_106 2 in Dogs

Hi! I have two beautiful kittens and they are just few days old. I was wondering when are they supposed to open their eyes and start walking around and playing? Thanks! :-)

2006-08-09 02:24:33 · 12 answers · asked by sagittarius 2 in Cats

The reason why I am asking this question is because my chihuahua's babies were coming out today.

2006-08-09 02:20:36 · 5 answers · asked by babygansta_106 2 in Dogs

A. AVMA
B. AAHA
C. DEA
D. NAVTA

2006-08-09 02:20:17 · 1 answers · asked by blazin_cripz_2006_0wner.sheena 3 in Other - Pets

2006-08-09 02:19:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2006-08-09 02:15:58 · 18 answers · asked by ? 2 in Cats

A. Euthanizing a healthy animal
B. Withholding human contact from an animal
C. Performing medically unnecessary surgery on an animal
D. Not confining an animal to its owners property

2006-08-09 02:11:45 · 18 answers · asked by blazin_cripz_2006_0wner.sheena 3 in Other - Pets

radiograph?

A. Operate the x-ray machine
B. Position the animal on the x-ray table
C. Analyze the x-ray
D. Make a preliminary diagnosis

2006-08-09 02:10:23 · 2 answers · asked by blazin_cripz_2006_0wner.sheena 3 in Other - Pets

A. Use of pain-killing drugs for all animals that had surgery
B. Written records of all narcotic drugs used in a practice
C. All persons administering narcotics to be licensed
D. Written justification for the use of narcotic drugs

2006-08-09 02:08:38 · 1 answers · asked by blazin_cripz_2006_0wner.sheena 3 in Other - Pets

Hi, I'm from chennai, India. Pls Chennians help me. Some of my frds growning snakes and all. Also tell me how i can keep it in my home ? But for now I bought a 4x2 feet glass tank for it.

2006-08-09 02:04:26 · 3 answers · asked by Maxknight 2 in Other - Pets