Pets - 1 October 2006

I have three welsh corgis (pembrokes) and have had two litters with them. All 3 of the adults came to me docked. I had no intention of going into the show ring (two have been used as therapy dogs and one has been trained as a companion animal for an autistic child), so the tails would not have been an issue. All three dogs have good bloodlines and outstanding personalities and are AKC registered. The litters were bred with the intent of being pets and all the pups had takers before they were born. I asked each potential owner if they wished to have the pups tails docked. Cardis of course have their tails all the time, so I knew the docking was purely cosmetic. I made it clear to the owners that if they had any intention of showing the dogs, the tails would have to be done by the third day of life. No one opted to dock from either litter.

I actually like the tails...what do others think of docking and is it ever for other than cosmetic purposes??

2006-10-01 17:39:26 · 21 answers · asked by Annie 6 in Dogs

I recieved an email 'inviting' me to sign up yet there is no link or any instructions on how to do it. I have now spent more time on this venture than is reasonable in this day an age of computers. I'm wondering if Yahoo really wants customers. If they do, it should be at our fingertips.
P.S. What"s with the CATEGORIZE THE QUESTION thing you have to answer. It makes no sense. How in the world does this question fit into those categorizes? Since I can't submit this question until I pick one I'll choose PET"S. This ordeal took me so long my dog missed his walk.

2006-10-01 17:38:52 · 1 answers · asked by kathleen w 1 in Dogs

I really need to know this so please help me out i need advice!

2006-10-01 17:38:27 · 10 answers · asked by missattitude1600 1 in Other - Pets

I dont mean lost like it flew away, I mean that it died.
If yes, did you feel sad that you cried?

2006-10-01 17:36:52 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

I have a 1 year old dog who was neutered Friday, and we brought him home yesterday. He has this big fat E Collar around his neck and he crashes all around the house. I can't stand to see him like that. Is there any alternative? I was thinking about removing it tommorow since it would be 3 days. Thing is, I go to high school and won't be back till 3 P.M. My mom is home all the time, she is a manager at a hotel and we have our own place here. She is busy most of the morning.

2006-10-01 17:31:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

We live in a small rural town on a very large lot that we share with two other houses, and so we have created a small pack of three dogs. My dog I believe in all areas is a very well trained and socialized dog, however when she is outside with the other dogs and another dog passeswith it's owner, all of the dogs charge up to the road barking and giving aggressive body language. I would be nervous if I was a dog walker. I truly believe this is a dogs natural instinct of protecting it's territory, and have found that if a "smart" dog owner stops allows the dogs to do "their" thing (sniff and "meet" each other) the next time that dogs walks by it is barely taken notice of. I guess I need to know how to teach my dog that it is not okay to go charging at these people and their dogs, she will not do this if I am outside, so the immediate correction is unavaible. Thanks for your help.

2006-10-01 17:30:53 · 3 answers · asked by ljack 1 in Dogs

One nurses off platex nurser, other wont do it. She doesnt nurse as often or as long as she should, Vet said to supplement, did that but all wont do it?? Help

2006-10-01 17:28:22 · 11 answers · asked by snicksmygal@verizon.net 1 in Dogs

She cleaned up her first 4 but they wouldn't suck and died with in about 8 hrs. This one was born 4 days later, played with buy a 3 year old who didn't know better but is nursing and seems to be doing okay? Has anyone ever had this and if so did the kitten survive. It is late in the season.

2006-10-01 17:27:16 · 5 answers · asked by cheins 1 in Cats

2006-10-01 17:23:14 · 3 answers · asked by Dee Dee 1 in Reptiles

yes they are in a cage..I want to go to bed and they keep crying
I took them outside

2006-10-01 17:18:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

We saw a mouse in our house so we bought these blue pebbles that when eaten by the rats is suppose to kill them. I had a baby gate up to keep my dog from coming into the part of the house where the food is, and he jumped it! He ate like 8 or ten of those little pebbles. Will he be ok? What can I do? Thanks so much! I am worried.

2006-10-01 17:13:57 · 29 answers · asked by Kristina 1 in Dogs

Are they good with children and babies?

2006-10-01 17:13:44 · 4 answers · asked by kellisue880 1 in Dogs

2006-10-01 17:13:39 · 7 answers · asked by sEe c 1 in Dogs

2006-10-01 17:12:36 · 10 answers · asked by mad_fem_bot 2 in Other - Pets

are they ticklish? and how do i find out?

2006-10-01 17:11:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anna S 1 in Cats

mother of 5

2006-10-01 17:07:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2006-10-01 17:06:37 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2006-10-01 16:55:41 · 14 answers · asked by Hobby 5 in Other - Pets

2006-10-01 16:50:27 · 10 answers · asked by Therese W 1 in Cats

2006-10-01 16:44:58 · 18 answers · asked by kmc5791 1 in Cats

I have 5 tiny neon tetras, 2 red zebra danios (less than an inch long) and an african dwarf frog (less than in inch long)? Also, can I put my male beta in the fish tank with them?

2006-10-01 16:42:43 · 19 answers · asked by Jamie J 3 in Fish

i am going to be breeding my shih tzu/pekingese mix with a pure bred shih tzu tomorrow. I am NOT BREEDING FOR MONEY but so that others can have a little piece of cloe&casey.Both myself and the owner of the male are ready and willing to be responisible breeders and we will be guaranteeing our puppies for 1 year.
I would like to know if anyone has ever bred their shih tzu and ran into any problems during pregnancy/delivery and if so what happened?? I am a little nervous about cloe when it comes time to deliver as she only weights between7-8lbs.
I also want to know if the price for the puppies seems to be too much
$375.00 for a male and $425.00 for a female.
I will be taking Cloe to the vets every week if needed till she delivers and all of her puppies will be needled and vet checked before going to their new home.
I will also be checking into the background of the potential owners so that no puppy goes to a home where they cannot afford it.
Thanks So Much

2006-10-01 16:41:54 · 3 answers · asked by Dawn 3 in Dogs

I bought crickets to feed my anole and I can keep them alive and gut load them and the anole likes them fine. Catches them, it's fun to watch her stalk them, etc., but trying to catch the crickets in the little plastic crate is practically impossible. If I keep the lid open too long, they hop out. If I keep it closed, I can't catch them. What's the right tool? Should I use a net? A meatball maker? Help!

2006-10-01 16:37:36 · 18 answers · asked by krispgonzalez 2 in Reptiles

I have a 3 1/2 month old doxie mix (possibly min pin or rat terrier) That we got from the humane society when he was 8 weeks. I've tried many times since we got him to brush his teeth. With the toothbrushs you buy at the pet store (big one, little one, finger brush) even got an electric brish to see if that'd work. he FREAKS out and does anything to get away. Any ideas??

2006-10-01 16:27:55 · 18 answers · asked by Renee S 2 in Dogs

His back legs were getting very fragile and weak, but he was still eating and drinking. I'm told that sometimes animals just know when it is their "time" and have a place picked out to pass away. Has anyone ever heard of this?

2006-10-01 16:27:18 · 33 answers · asked by sally p 1 in Cats

I have a 5 monthes kitten and she only weighs four pounds. She was supposed to get neutered 2 weeks ago, but our vet said that she was to small and under-weight. Then someone else told me that you suppose to get it down before six monthes no matter what the weight, because then they start their heat cycle. Which is it, and what is a heat cycle?

2006-10-01 16:23:16 · 14 answers · asked by Emily 2 in Cats

I saw this animal on the movie eight below, it is kinda like a dragon or a seal mixed with an eel, its the animal which bit one of the dogs in the movie, I think that it is typical of the antartic circle.

2006-10-01 16:23:14 · 10 answers · asked by Brenda 1 in Other - Pets

That seems pretty straight forward.

2006-10-01 16:21:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2006-10-01 16:14:29 · 13 answers · asked by Robert U 2 in Reptiles

he is 3 years old & has already been fixed....he is WILD & CRAZY! I have a newborn & and im scared he will hurt him (not on purpose)

2006-10-01 16:10:15 · 9 answers · asked by ProudMommy 1 in Dogs