Pets - 13 August 2006

I just got an English Bulldog pup and am trying to fill out his AKC stuff and am not sure what "piebald" is. I've looked for pictures and can't find any that specifically points out all the colorings and markings of the dogs. Anyone know of a good website with pictures and labels?

2006-08-13 18:11:19 · 3 answers · asked by Chyler D 1 in Dogs

sitll who high readings. I think my two mollies are dying, but the feeder fish I bought are striving. What can I do about the alkaline level?

2006-08-13 18:06:00 · 7 answers · asked by Paul S 2 in Fish

I am going to buy a 5 gallon Eclipse fish tank and it doesnt come with air bump. And I will put 5-6 guppies in the tank, so do I need to buy a air bump for them or the filter will provide air when the water fall in the water?

2006-08-13 17:58:21 · 7 answers · asked by Adam 45653 1 in Fish

I just got a pet grasshopper, and it wont sing. Any suggenstions?

2006-08-13 17:58:06 · 5 answers · asked by Zahlen T 1 in Other - Pets

We got her 2 days ago. We've been feeding her a mixture of hard kitten food mixed with soft kitten food and water with a little bit of milk in it. She is very tiny and scrawny and frail. We think the other kitten in the same cage at the pet store was not letting her eat much. I would appreciate any help.

2006-08-13 17:57:07 · 20 answers · asked by QuietJan 1 in Cats

I just got a new puppy. she is half German sheperd and half Husky. Well she is only about 2 months old but she had a biting problem. Her teeth are sharp and made me bleed already. i am afraid if she groes that she will bite some of the children in out family. what should i do?

2006-08-13 17:52:44 · 15 answers · asked by Dana o 1 in Dogs

The Truth about Pit Bulls
Don’t believe everything you have heard!
. There are an estimated 4.8 million registered American Pit Bull Terriers that have been selectively bred for
companionship and conformation dog shows. This number does not include the unregistered APBT’s,
which would add significantly to the 4.8 million.
. The pit bull breeds have NEVER been bred for human aggression. These dogs, like all other dog breeds,
are not born inherently mean or bad! They can, like any other breed, become mean through lack of train-
ing, abuse, neglect and irresponsible ownership and breeding.
. Pit bulls do NOT have locking jaws; the pit bull’s jaw is identical to any other dog of a similar size.
. Did you know that pit bulls consistently rate higher in the American Temperament Society’s tests every
year than many common “family” dogs? The three breeds that make up pit bulls rate around the 83% pass-
ing whereas the Golden Retriever is in the 82%, Greyhound is in the 81%. You can view the list at
ww.atts.org.
. The United States Custom Service recruits pit bulls from Shelters to train in detection. One of their all
time top dogs was Popsicle, who was rescued from a refrigerator during a raid. Popsicle currently has the
highest money bust to date.
. One of the top-rated Search & Rescue teams in the U.S. is Kristine Crawford’s American Pit Bull Terrier,
Dakota. Kris has two other SAR pit bulls! They were hand-picked by NASA to aid in the recovery of the
astronauts from the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. They were also
involved in the Laci Peterson search and just recently saved a
woman’s life. You can learn more about Kris and her team at
www.forpitssake.org.
. President Roosevelt, Anthony Robbins, President Wilson, Fred
Astaire, General Patton, Humphrey Bogart, Helen Keller, Thomas
Edison, Bernadette Peters, Michael J. Fox, Ken Howard, Shannon
Elizabeth, Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson, what do these people have in
common? They are ALL the proud owners of pit bulls!
. There are many pit bulls who are productive members of society.
Trained to be service dogs, therapy assistants, educational dogs, nar-
cotics detection, actors, search and rescue and more. Many have be-
come public heroes saving peoples lives.
For more information on pit bulls visit these sites: www.understand-a-bull.com and www.pbrc.net

2006-08-13 17:46:50 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a love for horse back riding and just being around them i am looking for a job i would really love and that would no doubt in my mind have anything to do with horse's and other animals i no how to ride very well, can help out with walking ,grooming ect'''

2006-08-13 17:41:50 · 2 answers · asked by Judie Thomas 1 in Other - Pets

Just recently (about a week ago), my dog started shedding again. He's done this before around half a year ago, and I noticed it's because of his incessant scratching. Although, right now, I've come to notice what appears to be red bumps or mosquito-bite-type bumps that's very itchy to him. His incessant scratching and gnawing not only makes his coat shed, but he's practically wounding himself in the process. So far, it's on his sides, on his back, and one on his stomach. They're not all over, maybe just around 4-5, but I just really need to know if it's serious.

So please, does anyone know?

2006-08-13 17:31:43 · 24 answers · asked by NereidoftheBlue 2 in Dogs

The reason I asked this question is my neighbors Pit Bull. (7 years old), just killed their 2 year old daughter on Friday. The police had to shoot it. Also, a buddy from work was mauled about a month ago by his brothers Pit Bull who he has played with since it was a puppy. This was not a fighting dog but a nice "family" pet, 3 years old. He is supposed to return to work in a couple of more weeks. His hand and wrist look horrible. I went to visit him in the hospital. The doctors are not sure he will have full use of his hand. I read a story about another attack this morning which is why I was asking the question. These two incidents are fresh in my mind. Please answer the questions with a level head. I thought we were not allowed to use profanity which is usually a sign of the uneducated. Please try to be civil and of even temperment or don't bother to answer my query.

2006-08-13 17:30:45 · 16 answers · asked by pipejetter 2 in Dogs

2006-08-13 17:30:11 · 2 answers · asked by ? 1 in Reptiles

2006-08-13 17:19:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2006-08-13 17:14:26 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I'm looking to buy a baby burmese python, anyone know any good sellers' sites?

2006-08-13 17:13:52 · 6 answers · asked by Cyndi B 1 in Reptiles

Long hair or short, i like the long haired ones, I think they are cute, but how bad do they shed. Is Stretch a good name?

2006-08-13 17:08:51 · 12 answers · asked by *~HoNeYBeE~* 5 in Dogs

2006-08-13 17:05:37 · 4 answers · asked by erin b 1 in Fish

2006-08-13 17:05:08 · 5 answers · asked by unique 2 in Dogs

I have had him to the vet. Saturday and he run blood test for diabeties and cancer. He is a maine coon cat, normally large has gone from 19lbs to 9lbs he sneezes a lot and caughs like something in his nose or throat. I am having a terrilbe time getting him to eat. I have many different cat foods and flavors. The vet. told me to mix milk and tuna, he won't touch it. He gave me some thing from the vet. like milk and vitamins electrilytes He won't take it without spitting it back at me. I try to mash his food and feed with a syringe. He drinks lots of water but was dehydrated. I am at my wits end , Got any ideas for me? Oh and I got him some Nutri Cal. he fights me but I do get some down him. HELP PLEASE!!!

2006-08-13 17:03:06 · 21 answers · asked by auntkarendjjb 6 in Cats

2006-08-13 16:58:27 · 5 answers · asked by erin b 1 in Fish

My female woke me up at 6am the other morning getting sick, the bad thing was she also was sick from the other end as well. Do they get some of the same symtoms as we do?

2006-08-13 16:55:40 · 19 answers · asked by Angela L 2 in Dogs

I have too many puppies at our at home shelter. My vet recommended putting some of them in a pillowcase and hitting it with a baseball bat or throwing it off of a bridge. Isn't this animal abuse? He said it doesn't count if they are sleeping is this true? I don't know if it would be the best thing but if i have to should i put the 'less cute' puppies in the bag or is that descrimination?

2006-08-13 16:51:15 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

need to get dog fixed up

2006-08-13 16:47:18 · 1 answers · asked by •nel• 2 in Dogs

My yellow lab has very pink skin, he's actually a white lab. In the summer he gets these "rashes" on his belly, this summer they are horrible! I took him to the vet and he says its an allergy. The rash some times gets to the point of a scab. They are mostly on his belly and up his chest. The problem is my vet is kind of "old school" and I cant get him an appt elsewhere for a week. The rash doesnt seem like it boths my dog a lot, he just does the normal licking and cleaning. I took some picture of it, if a vet out there would be will to look at them I would so appreciate it. My vet gave me Genesis Topical Spray it a solution of .015%Triamcinolone. He also gave him a shot there but nothing has helped. Please email me if you are willing to look at the pictures, I'll email them to you. Creativeidsignr@Yahoo.com Thanks! Here is a you can see his picture and how white he is thus pink skin. http://www.frostypawstreats.com/FrostyPaws/Default.aspx?tabid=27&ItemID=789

2006-08-13 16:45:10 · 10 answers · asked by creativeidsignr 2 in Dogs

We "free feed" our cats Purina One Sensitive System Formula dry food. Buf for a "treat" which seems to be about once a day now, they have me trained well....we feed them that new Meow Mix Premium wet food with no meat by products. It seems to sit well with them (aka not much puke to clean up), and I see why they call it "Meow" Mix when I rip off the top! LOL!

2006-08-13 16:43:53 · 21 answers · asked by Left Footed 5 in Cats

I would like to get a dog(large dog) that is a high watch dog and high guard dog, but needs to be somewhat independant I will be away for 8hrs a day, a dog that will want to jog about 8 miles a day or more, but if a couch potatoe I will consider. I live in a apartment that doesn't accepts dangerous breeds like pitbulls, rotweillers, chow chows. I don't want a medium or small size dog because I want some protection while jogging and when away from home, and because I like to wrestle a little with my dogs.

2006-08-13 16:41:47 · 19 answers · asked by Kaine 1 in Dogs

I have an almost 8 year old cat, and tonight when I changed his kitty litter, I found some bloody poop..I am calling the Vet in the morning, but thought that someone out there may have ideas as to what it could be...My 2yo would be devestated if he woke and his kitty was dead...I am hoping that it isn't something that serious...NO other health issues, and he's an indoor cat.
Thanks!

2006-08-13 16:38:37 · 9 answers · asked by JulyMommy 2 in Cats

i want to get my dog all fixed up but i cant find a good place with cheap prices. if you know any websites too please tell

2006-08-13 16:33:55 · 5 answers · asked by •nel• 2 in Dogs

we have done everything we were told to do. We waited some days before we addded the fish. We bought them online and when they arrived they where put onto the tank but they are dieing. It has been about three weeks and they have started to die. We lost four yellow angles my borfriend is taking it hard can u help please? thanks

2006-08-13 16:33:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

In the past I have had many pets like
Cat (ran away)
Bearded Dragon (took back)
Guinea Pig (took back)
Gerbils (1 died, 2 took back)
2 Fish (both died)
My Step Dad's dog (died last year)
Most of the pets i had when i was much younger, like say 10-11. I said I would take care of them, but back then i was too young to be responsible. We had a dog before, a German Shepherd, that was my Step Dad's dog and he had died last year. I want to convince my parents to get a Malamute because they really appeal to me and I have a big yard along with wods to hike in and many other things that make my house a good place for dogs to live in. I asked my Mom and she says she doesn't want a dog right now becuase they are expensive and too much work. How do I convince her I really want one????

2006-08-13 16:31:54 · 15 answers · asked by Fourtonfour 3 in Dogs

Shes been to the vet, I give her shots of anitbiotics twice a day. I have a humidififer in her room she just keeps getting skinner PLEASE HELP I just paid $250 for her and have already paid the vet another $250, I dont want her to die, she's a puggle and only 8 weeks old and is only 2 lbs. My 3 yr old is very attached. I tried soft dog food, a bottle, and eye dropper. should I try baby formula or something?

2006-08-13 16:27:20 · 14 answers · asked by erykamm 1 in Dogs