Pets - 4 October 2006

2006-10-04 04:25:11 · 18 answers · asked by sarah j 1 in Other - Pets

i bought two of the goldfish last night at the pet store that had the fluttery fins and tails (not the just plain ol eighty cent ones...if that will make a difference)

they acted fine last night in the fish bowl i put them in, but when i got up this morning, they were at the top of the water 'drinking air' so to say. that was around 730. its now 1130 and they are still doing this.

what is wrong and how do i correct it?

2006-10-04 04:24:25 · 13 answers · asked by jessie 1 in Fish

They are constantly licking my husband & I. Are they lacking something in their diet? Why do they do this?

2006-10-04 04:18:13 · 8 answers · asked by TrueGlitter 1 in Dogs

I've 2 goldfish, they're about 7cm in size and they're currently in a round bowl (not covered or filtered) which holds about 13 litres. After a water change, the water gets cloudy within a few days. I've tried feeding them less (they aren't impressed with this) and it still hasn't changed. I changed their food to flakes, didn't help. I have them in my bedroom (is this the problem, they're not in direct sunlight) and was wondering if a filtered, rectangular tank would improve the problem. I hate seeing them swimming in the mist! Any suggestions would be great.
Thanks

2006-10-04 04:18:04 · 7 answers · asked by martini36 1 in Fish

2006-10-04 04:16:52 · 8 answers · asked by Simply Me♥ 1 in Dogs

I used to have a miniature schnauzer but I had to give him away because he was too hyper-active and was impossible to train. It's been almost six months and even though I had a bad experience with my past dog; I really want to give my puppy parenting skills another shot. I love dogs, and I have a new job, thus I'll be able to spend a lot more time with this new dog; and I've always wanted a tea-cup sized dog and have never been able to get one. I think a smaller dog and more time off will be the best combination, but I'm not sure my boyfriend, whom I currently live with, will go for it. He thinks that he's heard this all before and that this time won't be any different. I feel terrible that I had to give my other dog away, but he's happier now. He lives with a lovely family with two young kids and a nice huge yard. He needs that. I know I can be a good parent, but I'm affraid my boyfriend might be right, what if it doesn't work?? What should I do?

2006-10-04 04:16:33 · 13 answers · asked by Jane B 1 in Dogs

Does the male and female connect to mate, does the male release sperm into the water? Why do the males nip or bite at the dark spot on the females belly? I can't seem to find the answer anywhere, please help!

2006-10-04 04:11:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

im getting a male beagle puppy this friday. how do I potty-train him to go outside?

2006-10-04 04:09:08 · 16 answers · asked by Daniel 3 in Dogs

this friday im going to get a male beagle puppy so what are the best things to buy for him like bedding food etc.

2006-10-04 04:04:18 · 8 answers · asked by Daniel 3 in Dogs

I'm asking because I have 2 pairs of brother and sister. One pair is 11 months old one pair is 5months old. The older male, will on command: sit, laydown, shake a paw, give kiss, jump up on a chair and roll over (but only half way, he likes his belly rubbed). The female will sit, but that is it.
The little boy has already learnt to sit, lay down and he willl lift his paw but has not yet learnt to shake a paw. The girl will sit but not showing much promise on the rest.
The boys really enjoy doing tricks for the treats I buy from the vet.
The girs like to watch and wait for their treats after we are finished.
Anyone else have observations on queens and toms.

2006-10-04 04:00:13 · 18 answers · asked by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 in Cats

have tried carpet wash, and vax

2006-10-04 03:58:45 · 32 answers · asked by amanda 1 in Dogs

I had pet rat's before, currently i have none cuz they have passed. But I was wondering if anyone knows why rat's get tumors? I had two different rats that had tumors: one had one on the back of its neck, another had one under its chin - and they are large! These tumors usually showed up a few months before they died. Also, two weeks before they would die, the rats would do this clicking thing with their mouth, almost like they are gasping for air - what was that? It was always sad to see them in their final days and die, it looked painful :(

2006-10-04 03:58:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2006-10-04 03:56:24 · 15 answers · asked by MS.KNOW IT ALL 3 in Other - Pets

2006-10-04 03:53:33 · 17 answers · asked by bckmnd 1 in Cats

we also have 5 other dogs and its really hard to get them away when we try to get her used to us. then when she finally wants to play all the other dogs just push her away

2006-10-04 03:52:55 · 12 answers · asked by Brittany 2 in Dogs

2006-10-04 03:52:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2006-10-04 03:44:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I just brought home a 4 month kitty. I was wondering if anyone knew how many times I need to feed him. I usually fill his food bowl in the morning before I go to work at around 7am. Then I fill it throughout the day, about two more times. The food bowl holds about a cup and a half of food. I am overfeeding my cat?

2006-10-04 03:43:51 · 15 answers · asked by eva.licious! 2 in Cats

help help help

2006-10-04 03:41:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

He is 10 months old.

2006-10-04 03:40:46 · 9 answers · asked by llocket21 1 in Dogs

I just got a cat (he is 3 years old) I brought him home and put him in my room and he ran under my bed and wouldn't come out. We finally took out my bed frame and just left the boxspring and mattress so there was nothing to hide under. He went behind my entertainment center and my boyfriend set up a little hut that he hides under now, but he is more out in the open than under the bed. He has a litter box, food water and toys in there. Last night he finally used the litter box and when my roommate went to check on him because we heard banging upstairs he said he must've been walking around because he was out in the open lying on my bed. My roommate went up later and said the little hut was flipped over and the cat put the towel I layed for him into the water bowl and when my roommate tried to put the box back the cat hissed at him. This morning when I checked on him, the towel was back in the water bowl. I don't know what to do, he isn't eating and I am worried.

2006-10-04 03:36:58 · 21 answers · asked by zeppmoondreamer 1 in Cats

I am looking for a short haired, polydactyl manx kitten or cat. I live in Sacramento , California. I am having no luck so far.

2006-10-04 03:29:43 · 6 answers · asked by tried4life 1 in Cats

I just bought my Nintendo DS Lite today and need a cute name for my new Nintendog puppy, thank you!!

2006-10-04 03:26:36 · 26 answers · asked by sparkleythings_4you 7 in Other - Pets

How do you force feed a cat and get it to stay down? My 11 year old cat is sick, the vet says she has an infection in her liver and tumor and she won't eat?!

2006-10-04 03:25:55 · 13 answers · asked by Perr Bear 1 in Cats

2006-10-04 03:25:21 · 11 answers · asked by Jo 1 in Birds

I have purchased two cocker spaniel puppies (male and female) from the same litter and need advise on how to best raise them.

2006-10-04 03:24:15 · 5 answers · asked by Ivana 1 in Dogs

She doesn't have an appetite, she lost weight. and shes thrown up bile a couple times.

2006-10-04 03:22:12 · 15 answers · asked by blahblahblahblahblah 4 in Cats

its a african sulcata tortoise. i just bought it 1 month before. he already 6-7 month old.. the thing is he doesnt eat his thing and always lying like **** on the same spot... HELP!!

2006-10-04 03:21:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

I want to add live plants to my 29 gal aquarium. Each one requires at least 2watz full spectrum per gallon..... 29 x 2= 58 so i figuire a 65-75watz will be good. Where can i find that kind of power for such a bad canopy? If possible.

2006-10-04 03:21:25 · 4 answers · asked by Ricky 2 in Fish

2006-10-04 03:20:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds