Pets - 28 September 2006

2006-09-28 02:14:14 · 10 answers · asked by Ray 4 in Dogs

I have just received a cocker spaniel she is almost 7 years old. She was kept in a kennel her whole life and used for breeding. Is there any way to house break her at this age or teach her that it is ok to play? She is a very active dog and loves to go outside and walk but I can not get her to do number 2 outside. I am at my whits end with her. my husband loves her and does not want to have to get rid of her but I am the one home all the time with her and have to clean up after her. I am not sure what to do. I am scared my kitten will pick up on the scent and quit using her litter box. What do I do?

2006-09-28 02:11:06 · 14 answers · asked by Dcham81 2 in Dogs

2006-09-28 02:06:49 · 10 answers · asked by alireza t 1 in Dogs

Female cat...has all her claws...no collar. She has been around the neighborhood for weeks. I am allergic to cats (and we just bought our kids pet gerbils) so I won't bring her in the house. I don't mind if she is around outside the house, but I don't want her to become dependent on us. If I stop my daughter from feeding her, will the cat move on or do I have to chase her away? I know the sounds mean...(I feel sick just writing this) but I am truly trying to do what is best. Any suggestions other that "Bring her in the house and deal with the allergy" are welcome.

2006-09-28 02:05:32 · 30 answers · asked by Michigan Dad 1 in Cats

My cat is always on the counter, he knocks glasses off and shreds paper towels to bits! I won't give him away, so don't even try it!

2006-09-28 01:59:42 · 20 answers · asked by Stella Salvata 2 in Cats

my cat is constantly sitting on top of my wardrobe cuddling up to an afro chest wig that i got at a 70s bar when drunk.
should i tell him gently that its not healthy and suggest he finds himself a girlfriend?

2006-09-28 01:57:30 · 25 answers · asked by monkeynuts 5 in Cats

2006-09-28 01:57:23 · 4 answers · asked by starbrite 1 in Birds

I keep buying algae eaters and they keep dying and I don't know why, there is lots of algae in the tank or do they need their own special food?

2006-09-28 01:56:08 · 10 answers · asked by Blaundee 1 in Fish

Squirrels are everywhere, but I don't think I've ever seen their poop.

Just something I was wondering.

2006-09-28 01:54:44 · 6 answers · asked by Kim38 2 in Other - Pets

2006-09-28 01:54:30 · 11 answers · asked by Pete t 1 in Fish

How can i train her not to do that? This dog is nervous around kids in general.

2006-09-28 01:53:45 · 16 answers · asked by blue fairy mary 1 in Dogs

Really! Everytime he lays down, within one second he gives one little sneeze. It's so funny... I am taking him to the vet for a check up in a few days. But meanwhile, has anyone heard of bunnies allergic to laying down?

2006-09-28 01:51:59 · 9 answers · asked by leavemealonestalker 6 in Other - Pets

My cat pee'd on the basement floor twice within a few hours. Litter box was cleaned the night before so maybe the cat was just upset about something. I may not have cleaned the first mess thoroughly enough. After the second time, I held my cat saying NO really loud. He wanted to get away but I held on to him. I just repeated no no you dont do it there. However, my roommate now says that I have to remain the "heavy" or the tough person. He said that only one person should discipline the pet and the other is the "good guy". Is this true? am I know the "bad guy" and my roommate is the "good guy" in the cat's eyes? Is this true?

2006-09-28 01:47:57 · 24 answers · asked by Just Me, Brenda 1 in Cats

my dog does not like other dogs so does not go near them but if another dog comes up to her she will snarl to warn them away.If the other dog doesn't take the hint she will go for them.If she hurts another dog who is to blame?I usually pull her away from other dogs but should I let them fight and let them be dogs or should I keep her away from them?

2006-09-28 01:36:44 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I've heard that PETA believes it's wrong to own animals for entertainment purposes. Does that include having pet dogs or cats?

My wife and I really feel like our dog is a valued member of our family. She even gets a place at the table when we have dinner.

Does PETA believe we are holding her prisoner and that we should turn her lose? There's no way she could fend for herself in the wild!

2006-09-28 01:28:34 · 20 answers · asked by Byakuya 7 in Dogs

Have just introduced my first fish t my freshwater community tank, 10 glowlight tetras. water quality is being monitored and is fine, and the fish have been in about 24 hrs. At first they grouped together ie for the first 18 hr or so, which is what i would expect from a 'schooling fish'. Now they have grouped into a 2 or three groups ad have started chsing each other, difficult to tell but i think its the same fish being chased all the time...
my question is this, is this mating type behavior ( these fish are fairly young as they are recent purchases) or have i bought too many for one 'school', or would you say they are in distress?

2006-09-28 01:27:24 · 5 answers · asked by Jamsarnie 2 in Fish

2006-09-28 01:17:04 · 12 answers · asked by Aldis C 1 in Dogs

I am thinking of taking in a new cat who currently needs a new home, I already have two female cats and before I definately say that I will take on this other male cat (he's been done) I want to look at the possible complications it may cause and how I would go about introducing him to my own cats? Another concern I have is that he currently only lives just down the road so I am concerned he'll keep going back to his current owners

2006-09-28 01:12:46 · 11 answers · asked by Lou C 2 in Cats

they just know, don't they and go hide....you cannot even THINK about it and off they run!!

2006-09-28 01:07:08 · 15 answers · asked by turtle girl 7 in Cats

my fish were good for 2years now there dying changing the water have chemicals in the water whats the reason these fish always die . whats the main reason ?it gets expensive after awhile.

2006-09-28 01:00:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2006-09-28 00:59:03 · 20 answers · asked by Paul Bearer 1 in Birds

2006-09-28 00:58:44 · 6 answers · asked by Angela B 1 in Fish

which do you prefer and why

2006-09-28 00:56:10 · 23 answers · asked by charlie 3 in Other - Pets

I have heard that bells are harmful for cats, they disorient them and even can turn them deaf, besides such a permanent close noise being really annoying for an animal whose ears are much more sensitive than ours. Is this true?

2006-09-28 00:53:21 · 6 answers · asked by patoooi 1 in Cats

2006-09-28 00:44:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I've looked everywhere. I lost him last night.

2006-09-28 00:39:23 · 9 answers · asked by cashcrop93 1 in Reptiles

I've tried to puppy pads for when I'm asleep. I take her out at least once every hours.

2006-09-28 00:35:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I am just curious. What are some funny animal names that you know of. I have two cats and one of them is names Pugsly Booger and the other one is named Walmart, more affectionatley know as Wally.

2006-09-28 00:28:27 · 23 answers · asked by jhglittergirl 2 in Cats

Any suggestions????

2006-09-28 00:27:44 · 15 answers · asked by Pompin Jo 2 in Dogs

2006-09-28 00:20:14 · 3 answers · asked by Victor V 2 in Dogs