Pets - 25 October 2006

I am to go out of town next week. I'll be gone for 2 days and 1 night. is it okay if i leave my cat alone in the apartment for that long? i cant seem to find a pet sitter at this moment. If i can leave my cat for that long, what preparations should i make?

2006-10-25 16:01:27 · 27 answers · asked by vanezz 2 in Cats

2006-10-25 15:57:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Okay he is male and he is grey and white. So far he is a loving little guy. Kinda skittish when we walk around. When u pick him up hes such a cuddler. Any suggestion. Hes so cute. I just want someone else to name my kitty! So now when someone asked who named ur cat.......i can say i dont have a clue! lol not really but help me out!

2006-10-25 15:56:31 · 64 answers · asked by silki_one 2 in Cats

My roommate has a 8 month shepard mix dog and she keeps pooping on the beds in our house! She has pooped on one roommates bed once and anothers twice. Today she pooped on a futon. She is left alone most of the day because we are all college students and her owner is never around and refuses to get rid of her....So does anyone know why she does it or some advice to stop it short of getting rid of the dog.

2006-10-25 15:56:04 · 14 answers · asked by angl003 1 in Dogs

I just recently moved to a new city, and took my dog (a pug) to the vet for a routine check up. The vet informed me my dog had an ear infection, and gave me amoxicillin. I have never heard of this for use in dogs? Is this common and does it work? I have reasons to not trust the vet... I had a bad experience there and will not go back (long story).

Also, what does an ear infection in a dog look like? His ear had a lot of yellow and brown build up. I clean them about once every 2 weeks. The build up comes back after a week or so. It always looked like just ear wax to me. Never thought it was infected. The dog never acted like he was having problems with his ears either.

I got a feeling the vet was just trying to sell me everything he could. He gave my dog a shot and didn't tell me what it was (it was for the infection) and charged for an ear cleaning, ear infection sample, and a whole lot of other nonsense. All the while, not telling me what happened. So, I don't trust him. Thanks

2006-10-25 15:55:19 · 7 answers · asked by Pronex 2 in Cats

I was looking around at Walmart and found a brand of food called natural life. Does it look any good?

Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein 26.0%(min)
Crude Fat 15.0%(min)
Crude Fiber 4.0%(max)
Moisture 10.0%(max)
Ash 9.0%(max)
Calcium 1.20%(min)
Phosphorus 1.0%(min)
Copper 12.0 mg/kg Vitamin A 13,370 IU/kg Vitamin D 1,340 IU/kg Vitamin E 136.0 IU/kg *Omega 3 fatty acids 0.25%(min) *Omega 6 fatty acids 1.50%(min)

Ingredients: Lamb Meal, Ground Brown Rice, Linseed Meal, Oatmeal, Poultry Fat (preserved with natural mixed tocopherols, citric acid, rosemary extract and ascorbyl palmitate - a Vitamin C ester), Natural Flavors, Dried Beet Pulp, Ground Flax Seeds, Potassium Chloride, Dried Kelp, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine,Yucca Schidigera Extract, Natural Antioxidants,Vitamin Supplements (E,A,B2,B12,D3), Niacin, Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Pantothenate,Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Inositol, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K

2006-10-25 15:52:49 · 15 answers · asked by jaxchick23 2 in Dogs

Earlier this evening, I noticed that my dog's tail acted limp. For example, it moved in a choppy motion, not in its normal flowing motion. Is this something I should really be concerned with? What should I do?

2006-10-25 15:50:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Both are 8 mos old.

2006-10-25 15:49:38 · 23 answers · asked by Doc 3 in Dogs

I need some one to tell my a few facts about horses as i am getting one very soon!! thankyou

2006-10-25 15:47:58 · 15 answers · asked by tained.lover 1 in Other - Pets

i just read an answer from someone else Q's, and gave her the advice of not changing cat litter, i've also have her of that, but why?
am also new to cats..what is the BEST litter out there cruelty free, and enviroment friendly?

2006-10-25 15:47:28 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

i really want a cat.

2006-10-25 15:46:58 · 9 answers · asked by Vampire Freak!!!!! 2 in Cats

Besides expensive parrots, is there any other bird that is recommended to be kept as an indoor pet?? If you know any could you then limit it down to the cheaper ones? And which is the best place to buy one of these birds??? (In a healthy or at least cheap condition). Thank you.

2006-10-25 15:44:25 · 21 answers · asked by $CiNDy$LiNDy$ 2 in Birds

I've recently bought home two of the cutest kittens. The problem is that The two cats I already have seem rather upset about it. The male will not enter the same room as the kittens and the female started Hissing, Growling and spitting as soon as she saw the kittens. The older cats are both nearly 10 yrs old and the kittens are 9 wks old. What do I do to have a happy family.

2006-10-25 15:41:30 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

CAN SOMEBODY ADVISE WHAT SHOULD BE THE NAME OF MY DOG? she's cute,cuddly,furry, and usually she rolls over for a belly rub. . . . . .

2006-10-25 15:37:42 · 29 answers · asked by Poke_girl_Trisha 1 in Dogs

I just took in 2 6 week old kittens..brother and sister, there mother was hit by a car...Now what should I name them ???

2006-10-25 15:29:57 · 12 answers · asked by DRD 3 in Cats

i think i may have found a flea on my cat and he has been scratching his ear.

2006-10-25 15:29:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2006-10-25 15:25:31 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I Have two dogs; in the last 6 months one of the dogs refuses to walk with my husband. My husband walks fast and typically will walk the dogs 3-5 miles. We have been doing this for a couple of years. I on the otherhand, don't walk as fast and I usually take the dogs for 2 miles. My husband walks the dogs on a tight leash where I walk them on flexible, longer leashes. I let the dogs sniff and explore. Obviously the dog prefers my style (right or wrong), the issue is both my husband and I are not flexible with changing our own way of walking the dogs. I know the obvious answer is that we have to be consistent, and/or need to only let him out when and if he goes with my husband. For obvious reasons, we really don't want to do that. The dog is 7 years old, healthy and really does love to walk so it isn't an issue with his age or ability to do longer, faster paced walks. Can anyone give me advise on how to beat handle this issue. (Serious answers only!) Thank you in advance for your help

2006-10-25 15:22:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My cat is due any day now, she is pretty big. Is the problem that she just cat clean herself like she normally does because she is pregnant and huge? I know that fluid will come from her rearend when she is ready to have the babies, but this is from her butt. She has already been de-wormed.

2006-10-25 15:20:34 · 9 answers · asked by tclark301 2 in Cats

I will be crate training her.
I have heard they would rather sleep in the crate than with you
Thanks for your help.

2006-10-25 15:18:16 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

my 15 year old son wants a snake, is a ball python good one for him to get. don't want one that is going to get 5 or 6 ft or larger. have dogs in the house don't need them being snake food. also how aggressive are they. only serious answers please

2006-10-25 15:18:12 · 14 answers · asked by bbuttuns 2 in Reptiles

I Have a 3 month, new to me Boston Terrior puppy. I have been checking up on the crate trianing. How long is too long for a pup to stay in his cage? I have to work 8 hrs a day. Is this too long? any suggestions? I can't leave to home for lunch. I will be gone the full 8 hrs. Don't have a friend to let him out. HELP> Poor little guy. :(

2006-10-25 15:14:18 · 8 answers · asked by mymack79 2 in Dogs

I want to start a business where I walk, feed, refill water bowls, and give a little affection and attention to people's dogs for them for (maybe) an hour while they are at work. The only problem is I don't know how much to charge. Does anyone have any suggestions?

2006-10-25 15:12:29 · 7 answers · asked by - 1 in Dogs

We live in California and the temp could go to 50F. Is this eoo cokd>

2006-10-25 15:12:02 · 12 answers · asked by jimbo 2 in Other - Pets

She is 2 years old and I work all day. When I come home she won't sit in my lap anymore.

2006-10-25 15:08:23 · 17 answers · asked by lori b 2 in Cats

He is usually nice and sweet but for the last few days he has been attacking and scratching me and I don't know why.

2006-10-25 15:08:06 · 8 answers · asked by animal_luver815 1 in Cats

He is a large lab/rot mix, fixed, but got stuck today in our in-heat female pit-bull terrier. He started sleeping outside three nights ago, instead of a human-warmed bed he usually sleeps in.

2006-10-25 15:06:17 · 11 answers · asked by Stock2U 1 in Dogs

When you take a kitten to get neutered, what are some of the other services the vet asks you to have done on the kitten at that time? I heard someone talk about blood work. Which of these "add-on's" are necessary? How much total should I expect to pay at the vet for the neutering and everything?

2006-10-25 15:01:57 · 12 answers · asked by BA92107 2 in Cats

I have an 8 week old mini beagle puppy. He's at the chewing stage right now (especially on my hands and feet) and I bought some rawhide chew sticks for him. I'm afraid though that he will choke on them. I gave him one for a little bit and he loved it but I took it away for the fear it would get caught in his throat or make him sick. Any advice?

2006-10-25 15:01:25 · 21 answers · asked by nicolehh11 2 in Dogs

When do there ears start to stand up

2006-10-25 15:00:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs