Pets - 14 September 2006

do you own a chinchilla? Im thinking about buying one at the local petstore when i have the money for the pet, cages, foodd,ect.
i was wondering if they are:
1.hard to care for
2.is it similiar to take care of like a guinea pig or hamster?
3.how big should the cage be just for one animal?
4.should i buy a chinchilla from brand name petstore liek petsmart/petco, or should i buy from a local breeder (at petsmart thay are selling a male for 150 dollars, is that alot of money for these animals?)?
5.what are some signs (health wise) too look for when buying a chinchilla?
6.and this is a random question but do you think that if im allergic to guinea pigs wil i be allergic to a chinchilla? lol

thanks in advance.
any other important advice would be great too!

also if you have a chinchilla please tell me how you like him/her and their temperment (if they bite, or are aggressive or not) or any other things you liek about your pet =)

2006-09-14 09:21:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

When he sees I am eating or drinking milk he sticks his face in the glass when I have it up to my mouth.He also grabs my food.. I say" NO" and put him on the floor."He jumps back again. I tried hitting his nose like I was told. He still jumps up again.
I tried putting him in his crate while I eat,He cries. Even when I open the door. He won't come out for 4 to 5 hours.crying the whole time.
I take him out and he runs back in and cries . He still stays in and cries.
He takes it too hard.My other kitten doesn't steal my food.

2006-09-14 09:18:05 · 13 answers · asked by lissamarfin 3 in Cats

I know this Dude , he's dating my Friends Sister , BUT .. he Beats the everliving **** out of his Pitbull , He keeps her in a cage for over 12 hours a day , she ends up pissing in the cage , then he beats her for that , but he never takes her outside to use the bathroom , so when she pees on the capret he beats her More , this happenes atleast 2-3 times a day. I can no longer sit by an let him do this to her.I want this Dog out of his Place ASAP , but i dont want the poor thing to go to a shelter an die , cause she's the Sweetest Pitbull i have ever met , i mean even after he throws her aginst a wall , an beats her with his closed Fist , she still treats him like gold . HELP ME .. i dont know who to call .. but that dog needs to be taken from him ASAP
I am in Virginia .. PLEASE HELP , Dont give rude answers , or you will be reported. This is a Wonderful Dogs LIFE at steak here .. PLEASE

2006-09-14 09:16:45 · 13 answers · asked by lilredhead 6 in Dogs

My maltese-poodle seems to be more unwilling to share/agressive ever since she got into a pretty bad fight with her sister - a female Chihuahua. After the fight, the two girls had to be separated all the time. We have since found a new home for the Chihuahua who was instigating all the fights...we want to get another dog, but I'm scared that our Maltese-mix will hurt a puppy. I'm just wondering if she'd act differently with a male dog, maybe a larger breed would be more intimidating, too??

2006-09-14 09:15:14 · 9 answers · asked by DogLover 2 in Dogs

hi guys i have a 3 year old cat who is a indoor cat he never goes outside.But last night my wifes brother dropped off their cat who is also about 2/3 years old there cat is fine but mine when ever i try to put them together so they can get to know each other they become a little defensive but then my cat starts to bring back up his food the other cat does nothing .. whats wrong and what can i do to sort this matter out i need sombodys great advice please

2006-09-14 09:14:04 · 12 answers · asked by LFC4EVER 1 in Cats

I know chocolate's bad for dogs

2006-09-14 09:12:32 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I'm looking to adopt a goldendoodle, and I found this "breeder" in Kansas. I'm considering this option due to their fair prices. People in California are charging upwards of $2K for goldendoodles - which is absolutely ridiculous!! We're not poor and my husband and I are aware of the financial responsibility of owning a dog. But, we are not stupid enough to pay $1K-$2K for an animal...heck, I don't have to pay my husband anything in order to get pregnant and have a child!!!

2006-09-14 09:09:55 · 11 answers · asked by DogLover 2 in Dogs

im supposed to take my cats to the vet on monday to get their rabies vaccine but i read that it can cause canser, is it true?

2006-09-14 09:08:16 · 12 answers · asked by una ragazza siciliana 6 in Cats

I bought a bunny last weekend and she was fine for the first few days, we let her run around the apartment when we are around, but no she hardly leaves her cage, and she didn'tused to mind me petting her, now she sniffs my hand and doesn't want me to. I'm not sure what to do about my bunny, is this normal behavior?

2006-09-14 09:07:32 · 9 answers · asked by Samantha S 2 in Other - Pets

2006-09-14 09:04:58 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a 4 year old lab/shepard miz, she is white. Just today her eye is looking very strange (only 1 her right eye). There is this puss looking stuff coming out of it and she blinks with that eye alot. Most of the time its not open all the way. Whats the matter???

2006-09-14 09:02:33 · 10 answers · asked by evrythingwaztkn 2 in Dogs

2006-09-14 09:00:52 · 46 answers · asked by I &hearts Yahoo 2 in Dogs

My cat does this ceremonial little thing with her paws before she lays down. She picks up her paws and keeps putting them down in the same place about 20 or 30 times. What's that about? Sometimes, she rebings, too.

2006-09-14 08:55:05 · 11 answers · asked by babalu2 5 in Cats

Like I've said she swims with her head facing the gravel, in the middle of the orb, just still, not really moving, not even floating up...
She's only a baby, and she's only started doin this recently. What can I do? She shares a Big Bio Orb with two other black moores, an older moore and one of the same age, they all get along most of the times (simon is playful occasionally) I feed them cucumber (which they LOVE.), and aquarian flakes, and floating pellets. (Altho I get them wet b4.) Plz, if n e 1 knows anything, I'd really appreciate some advice. Thanks for your time. x

2006-09-14 08:54:30 · 5 answers · asked by Loz_182 1 in Fish

2006-09-14 08:54:23 · 6 answers · asked by kate92979 3 in Dogs

and she's not around?h

2006-09-14 08:54:16 · 25 answers · asked by george_the_cat 2 in Dogs

2006-09-14 08:49:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a 2 yr old German Shepard who is just too skinny and yes we do feed him....He has been checked for worms, treated even though they couldn't find any....All his blood work came back fine. He is very hyper...He weighed 90 lbs in Jan. then by July had lost 20 pounds....I changed the food and give him the expensive stuff now from the vet...dry and canned...I think he is gaining a little weight back...He was on a very cheap food before and we think that is what the problem was....But I want to know if there is a high fat or better food out there to help him gain his weight back and look better..he just looks so skinny still. We live in a small town, and have a small fenced in yard and I do take him on a 2 mile walk around the park nearby each day......for me and him....training and for health....am I over doing it there???? Any suggestions welcome!
Thanks!

2006-09-14 08:48:59 · 11 answers · asked by Daisymay3 2 in Dogs

I'm getting a new guinea pig soon and would like some suggestions.

2006-09-14 08:47:49 · 17 answers · asked by freetodervish 3 in Other - Pets

My question is...Would an umbrella be of any use if it literally happened?

2006-09-14 08:47:41 · 8 answers · asked by estranged_73 1 in Dogs

Do you LOVE your doggie just wondering!!!

2006-09-14 08:44:29 · 14 answers · asked by luvmysuperdoggie 1 in Dogs

i have a feeding regime that includes softfoods and supplements given on a regular basis to my budgerigars.my average clutch of eggs this year was nine with a 99.9% hatch rate,due to the large numbers of chicks per nest i had to use foster parents to rear half the chicks hatched.i think this year i have at last found the successful way to feed birds to increase fertility.the question i ask could a correct diet help those people who would love to have a child but have problems trying to concieve.we are what we eat.

2006-09-14 08:41:12 · 2 answers · asked by barrie s 3 in Birds

she's been breathing heavily since the day i brought her home.is she having some kind of illness or is it normal for a syrian hamster to breathe like that?plis help me.i'm very worried

2006-09-14 08:36:49 · 6 answers · asked by nina 1 in Other - Pets

I just want to know.......I have 4 cats and 1fish.

2006-09-14 08:36:03 · 28 answers · asked by Jake S 1 in Other - Pets

2006-09-14 08:35:54 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

should I get my 16 week old chocolate labrador checked for heartworm.
Given it is the No1 disease for dogs in the USA but I live in the UK...Merseyside.

2006-09-14 08:17:49 · 26 answers · asked by SMABZ1 2 in Dogs

I have 2 black-cheeked lovebirds but when I bought them they didn't tell me the genders. Both of my birds look identical: Black head and cheeks, orange collar with a yellow neck and the body is green.

2006-09-14 08:12:31 · 8 answers · asked by lick_me_babi3 1 in Birds

I have a pregnant fish and I was wondering if there is anything special that I need for her. This is my first aquarium and I've only had the fish for about 2 weeks, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

2006-09-14 08:12:21 · 11 answers · asked by jdecorse25 5 in Fish

Its not as if dogs attack cats to eat them. Then what is the real reason?

2006-09-14 08:12:18 · 21 answers · asked by Barca Fan 2 in Dogs

tell me the corect reason

2006-09-14 08:06:03 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs