Pets - 25 October 2006

I live next door to a couple who own 2 male Chow Chows. They are nasty dogs. They have to be muzzled to go to the vet. The owner is afraid to shave close to their heads when grooming them for fear of being bitten. One dog has bitten my husbands ankle, but he had on work boots so it didnt get his skin. This same dog has been hit by a car while chasing a man walking his dog down the street. I have a 5 lb dog and 2 kids so I am concerned. These people absolutely refuse to tie/leash/fence their dogs in. They claim they can keep them in their yard. I reported them to the dog officer who sent them a notice stating their dogs are on the dangerous dogs list and they HAD to put up a fence, but they havent done it yet because now they are disputing the property boundary!! it's a total stall tactic, but it's buying them time. We got an attorney, but none of this helps when we are outside and these dogs are out! We actually have a loaded pellet gun ready just in case. Sad. It isnt the dogs fault.

2006-10-25 07:40:22 · 16 answers · asked by Allyson 3 in Dogs

my bunny is a lionhead and i purchace him about three weeks ago i went to petco to see what they have for him from toys to food etc. and i saw shampoo for bunnys i will like to know if its the right thing to do,to give him a shower?

2006-10-25 07:39:08 · 10 answers · asked by KARLA R 1 in Other - Pets

2006-10-25 07:38:35 · 16 answers · asked by femgirl 1 in Birds

My female cat is four years old and is timid during the day and very affectionate during the evenings. Whenever you pass her she freezes and looks frightened and she evens runs away. We have never trodden on her and she is spoilt to bits by the whole family.
I am beginning to wonder whether it is the laminate flooring that makes our footsteps echo or is it just her personality?

2006-10-25 07:35:25 · 7 answers · asked by Grace H 2 in Cats

What inexpensive cat litter brands work good at covering odor and also clumping urine?

2006-10-25 07:34:51 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2006-10-25 07:33:32 · 9 answers · asked by Ginger B 2 in Dogs

some say fur coats are bad, and if you wear fur you are a murder.

2006-10-25 07:32:49 · 8 answers · asked by Akila H 1 in Other - Pets

how much could i get for it? or will it be better to neuter him, whata re the benefits of neutering your chi, personailty wise..and how much does it usually cost?

2006-10-25 07:27:22 · 12 answers · asked by Kim Buns 1 in Dogs

At the off-leash park in my neighborhood there is a pug my dog does not like. My dog has only pinned & barked at this dog, who continues to approach when it sees her. Last night the pug sniffed her stick. So she pinned the pug & barked at it. I corrected my dog, & put her on restriction.

The owner of the pug was understandably upset. I apologized heavily, asked if his dog was okay, tried to explain that my dog was going through training & was still young - 1yr.

Then he launched into threats & accusations. There was no chance for & he refused to listen to my apologies. I know that he will be back at the park & I am not going to avoid it (her training class meets there). A lot of dogs at the park seem to have that dog they just don't like. Most of them seem to know & it they avoid each other (expect for this pug I guess). The dog in training so that she learns to handle the situation better, but is no threat to anyone.

How do I deal with running into this guy and his pug again?

2006-10-25 07:26:55 · 16 answers · asked by zombie_togo 3 in Dogs

I love poodles! I'm thinking of adopting a teacup poodle. I live in a one-bedroom apartment by myself, and I work full time. I am gone for about 5 hours in the morning, come home for lunch for an hour, and am gone again for 3 hours. Would the poodle get too lonely with me gone at work? Is an apartment ok for a small dog like this? What kind of health problems do these dogs have? What is the average life span of a teacup poodle? Would I be better off with a cat?

2006-10-25 07:21:29 · 25 answers · asked by Amigurl 3 in Dogs

As of yesterday, I have taken in a dog that was found roaming loose by my nephews school. No one recognized the dog as belonging to anyone in the area. Here's what I did:

1) Called the Humane Society & County Animal Shelter to file a found report.

2) Ran ads in the city paper & a smaller paper circulation in the area the dog was found.

3) Put ad on Craig's List.

4) Putting out posters in the general area found & any local retailers that allow it.

5) Checked for a microchip, none.

None of the ads describe the dog beyond stating a small/medium size. I expect the owner to be able to properly identify so as to ensure it is the true owner inquiring. Any other ideas I might try?

There is a 3 dog limit in our town, so we can't keep the dog permenantly. But if an owner isn't found, I will seek out local rescue groups to see if it can be placed on their listings and am willing to foster until a adopted. How long should I wait before concluding the owner can't be found?

2006-10-25 07:20:21 · 17 answers · asked by Shadow's Melon 6 in Dogs

2006-10-25 07:20:00 · 6 answers · asked by morts 1 in Dogs

I'm not looking for a macaw but a small parrot or small bird that is capable of talking. How much would a parrot cost?

2006-10-25 07:19:37 · 8 answers · asked by femgirl 1 in Birds

I have tried putting butter on his feet before I let him outside, but he still gets lost. any suggestions?

2006-10-25 07:18:32 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I have 2 bitches, 7 year olds, both spayed. They are springer/field spaniel X. My friend brought us a new Jack Russell X puppy which is 6 weeks old. My girls will not go near him, they seem terrfied of him. I have him in a cage, which gives him some form of comfort and safety, and also my girls some peace of mind, but they won't go near him even to smell him in the cage. Have tried rubbing a towel over him after drying my dogs with it, hoping to put their scent onto him to make them accept him. Hasn't worked. Got him Monday, this is Wednesday. Please can somebody help me?
NO JOKES PLEASE.

2006-10-25 07:17:07 · 15 answers · asked by Nellie 2 in Dogs

I need a method, time of day and good place to find them. The duck must be alive and unharmed.

2006-10-25 07:16:05 · 11 answers · asked by nuejerz 2 in Birds

2006-10-25 07:15:13 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

i have a used fish tank i filled it with water 3 days ago,the filter is working good and it's been on all the time,i have no fish in it yet but the water does not smell very good,i only used the liquid we use for tap water,i would like to know the best stuff to cleen the bad smeel out of a fish tank?thank you all

2006-10-25 07:13:38 · 10 answers · asked by ? 1 in Fish

My Jack Russel is a year old. She eats every toy I give her. She doesn't chew. What is a good strong toy for her that she won't eat?

2006-10-25 07:08:51 · 14 answers · asked by Sparkles 4 in Dogs

There has been a butterlfy in my apartment for about the last 8 weeks and it has not moved from the corner of the hallway during that time. It is now flying around !!

I thought butterflies only lived for 24 hours ?

2006-10-25 07:06:11 · 6 answers · asked by paul c 1 in Other - Pets

2006-10-25 07:05:13 · 7 answers · asked by Jenny C 3 in Dogs

2006-10-25 07:02:39 · 12 answers · asked by Peace Love Life :) 3 in Dogs

I want a pet monkey, but I don't want it to be smart enough to escape from my car while it's parked outside my office. Are there special shelters that house retarded monkeys?

2006-10-25 07:02:07 · 13 answers · asked by nuejerz 2 in Other - Pets

Poppy loves to eat string. Yarn, spaghetti straps, drawstring pants, you name it. It just occurred to me - could this be a sign of a fiber deficiency? Her stool has always been on the loose side, so I'm investigating fiber supplements. She doesn't eat any other fibers, just string.

Some additional details: She's 2 years old and weighs 25 pounds (I know, I know, bad Mommy). Her stool has been checked and is clear. She's probably a Maine Coone or a Norwegian Forest Cat. I got her at 3 mos., and her stool was always like this. I used to feed dry Purina, but have switched her over to moist. I'm giving her the better brands (after careful reading of the ingredients), although she's picky and only seems to like Natural Balance Venison or Turkey. I was hoping the diet change would make this better. But now it's just dark and loose instead of light brown and loose (sigh). I'm giving her about 6 oz per day.

2006-10-25 06:58:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I have rescued a dog from a puppy mill about 6 weeks ago. She was never house broken and it took me about a month to do it. Now she has changed her mind. She will not use the bathroom outside at all. I can stand out there for an hour and she still won't. But as soon as we get inside she uses on my carpet in my living room. I have tried using her crate it won't work. Any suggestions??

2006-10-25 06:58:23 · 8 answers · asked by Dcham81 2 in Dogs

2006-10-25 06:56:30 · 6 answers · asked by alicia m 1 in Dogs

I was wondering if bears hibernate in the winter what happen to the bears that are performers and actors, do they hibernate also?

2006-10-25 06:51:50 · 3 answers · asked by puggas 3 in Other - Pets

my dog is 9 months old & can be nice to pepz when im hanging Around but others wise all shell do is bark at them if im not wit them some times when peps are in my house she wont bark at them but if there in front of my crib she will

2006-10-25 06:49:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2006-10-25 06:48:24 · 18 answers · asked by chapped lips 5 in Dogs

2006-10-25 06:47:02 · 10 answers · asked by Skittles 4 in Other - Pets