Pets - 24 October 2006

When I pull my sponge filter (from a suction cup) off the bottom of the tank up out of the aquarium all the dirt and slime spills into the water. There isn't much left to wash off the sponge and the dirt is still floating in the water. I've tried grabbing the sponge with a paper towel or plastic bag over my hand to keep dirt from floating off, but it doesn't seem to work.

2006-10-24 08:04:16 · 8 answers · asked by spamela000 2 in Fish

My pug has had a problem with sensitive skin for a few weeks now. We wash him about every 2 weeks and have even switched shampoo but it doesnt seem to help. He really seems to be itchy whenever we scratch him. and not just in one spot- everywhere. Is there any over-the-counter stuff that i can get? He doesnt have fleas or anything.

2006-10-24 08:01:30 · 20 answers · asked by michelle112785 3 in Dogs

I have a 10 month old boxer mix that has been diognosed with demo mange. Nothing seems to work. We are giving him a peroxide bath and Mitaban dip once a week. The mange now covers 40% of his body. I really don't want to put him down. Anybody dealt with this? Any wisdom?

2006-10-24 08:01:21 · 13 answers · asked by amyrsalerno 1 in Dogs

In the past few days, both of my cats have started panting - mouth open, tongue out, heavy breathing. I've heard it has to do with body temperature, but they aren't playing much more than they have before and they've never done this. They have also started to very frequently open their mouths and stand completely still. One is 15 months and the other 8 months, and both are neutered males. Any idea what's causing these changes in behavior?

2006-10-24 08:00:34 · 12 answers · asked by mdmor 1 in Cats

I know live tubifex carries parasites and what not... Does freeze dry one carry them as well?

I fed my fish dried tubifex a year ago and the everybody in the tank got sick and I swore off tubifex but I'm rethinking it now.

2006-10-24 08:00:02 · 4 answers · asked by professorminh 4 in Fish

Does filtered water take out all the minerals essential for Goldfish?

2006-10-24 07:59:26 · 6 answers · asked by ? 6 in Fish

I'm afraid to take her to a public park for fear she will pick up some disease.

2006-10-24 07:59:05 · 11 answers · asked by chandler163 1 in Dogs

2006-10-24 07:56:03 · 9 answers · asked by MustangRider 3 in Cats

2006-10-24 07:48:09 · 9 answers · asked by gosnz 1 in Dogs

my bird freaks out when i put my hand in the cage i need anwers please anwsers.

2006-10-24 07:47:06 · 14 answers · asked by hopeegirl18 1 in Birds

2006-10-24 07:41:58 · 14 answers · asked by mrsq 1 in Cats

2006-10-24 07:41:20 · 17 answers · asked by Baxter's Dad 3 in Dogs

Ok so how can tell and maybe persuade my parents for me to have a hamster. The hamster would not be in their way or sight as it will be upstairs with me.

I've had 2 rats last year and they died but my dad sold the cage and we didn't have any small animal after that.

In other words how can I prove to them I'm capable of having a hamster.

2006-10-24 07:39:34 · 18 answers · asked by FuturisticKid 3 in Other - Pets

do you like the name juliet for a small dog that would fit in your lap? I love it because::

-Romeo and Juliet
-I like the song "Juliet" by LMNT

2006-10-24 07:39:07 · 14 answers · asked by Captain705 1 in Dogs

I have a big gray that was used on a small ranch, they pulled bulls with him they said, when I bought him. he's a good riding horse except he's had a muscle injury on his front right shoulder and limps at a trot on solid ground, arena and sandy round-pens he's ok. I've spent more money than my husband knows about, on Vet bills, and just want to know what I have to look forward to or is there another way to get him strong again. I trail ride, that's the most exercise the horse gets right now, so he's lost some tone. someone give me options ( no putting down) that I can try to "rebuild" that front leg.

2006-10-24 07:38:24 · 5 answers · asked by sred 4 in Other - Pets

Tell me your thoughts about your calico kitten or cat...

2006-10-24 07:34:56 · 17 answers · asked by ♥♥♥GlitterGirl♥♥♥ 1 in Cats

i gave my dog some shrimp and right now he's laying down. it looks like he's sleepy,but im not sure.it also had seasoning on it but i took it off.

2006-10-24 07:34:30 · 10 answers · asked by shelly 1 in Dogs

2006-10-24 07:22:04 · 8 answers · asked by MommaSchmitt 4 in Cats

i have a 10 gallon tank with 1silvertip shark,3 tank cleaners,and 2 beta fish(male and femal).The betta fish seem to do okay 2gether,but how do i know when they are ready to mate?will they even mate with the other fish in the tank or will i have to separate them?ps its octobe now,do they have to be inseason?

2006-10-24 07:21:15 · 6 answers · asked by Lady Lukk 1 in Fish

well i got a budgie july 28th i want to know how get to hold him please help

2006-10-24 07:20:37 · 10 answers · asked by hopeegirl18 1 in Birds

She is a white bunny.. NOT floppy ears... umm and its a girl... Please give some ideas.

2006-10-24 07:19:37 · 26 answers · asked by georgia_gurl345 2 in Other - Pets

In a few weeks I am getting a maltipoo for my daughter, I first of all need to potty train him and next I need to crate train him. Any suggestions

2006-10-24 07:18:11 · 14 answers · asked by sallymollyap 2 in Dogs

...he will come back fine when we are out in the countryside, even if there are other dogs around but when I take him to the park it is like he is deaf. I have tried treats, taking a ball or toys to play with but nothing seems to work. Help!

2006-10-24 07:13:06 · 18 answers · asked by Mehera 2 in Dogs

to make a cushion stuffed with my dogs moulted hair?

2006-10-24 07:09:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I am devastated. My mum's cat got run over and killed by a car this morning while my mum was in hospital having minor surgery. She came back to find her cat lying dead in her parking space and a mark in the road where he had crawled to wait for her. He was officially my cat to start with until I moved away, so he's close to my heart and he was 12 years old so he's been part of the family for a long time. How do I move on from this? I cant stop crying thinking of him being knocked down, and the fact the person who killed him didn't even care enough to bother with him. My mum said he was fine when she left for the hospital this morning. It's happened so quick, and I feel heartbroken.

2006-10-24 07:05:31 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

We have a 19 month old lab male and are rescuing a 14 week old female lab/collie cross onSaturday. How do we go about introducing them. Any tips on putting them together? (He is neutered). How should we play the first few days? Serious answers only please.

2006-10-24 07:05:23 · 15 answers · asked by helen p 4 in Dogs

my family got a greyhound and at first she was shy but now he likes to take things like clothes, stuffed animals, etc. she is being a real pest when we r doing things other than playing with her. gets her slef wound up and runs though the house for no reason and i can't calm her down how do u calm a greyhound down? she is sweet some times still but she is getting to be a real pest sometimes when i do my home work.
i hope to get feed back on y
thanks

2006-10-24 07:03:46 · 9 answers · asked by softball blonde 1 in Dogs

Okay, so this little kitten has been wandering around my house for the past 4 or 5 days and she is really sweet. I am a big animal lover, so any sight of one and I automatically fall in love with them. I already have a male cat and they seem to do okay around eachother from what I can see. The only thing is she is not declawed and I worry about her scratching the furniture and I dont know if she is litter box trained either. I just dont know if it is worth all of the hassle to train her or not. What do you think? Also, my other cat was a stray too, I just dont want to become one of these people that take in all the stray cats!

2006-10-24 06:57:05 · 25 answers · asked by Virginia Gal 3 in Cats

2006-10-24 06:56:19 · 12 answers · asked by ashley l 1 in Other - Pets

it not my dog pregnant by the way(fixed)

2006-10-24 06:54:11 · 6 answers · asked by Hi 1 in Dogs