Pets - 27 October 2006

My border collie is in heat for the first time. She is in her 2nd week of the period and has become very whiny and seem uncomfortable. Could it be cramps or muscle aches?

2006-10-27 06:56:07 · 4 answers · asked by jilbean3 1 in Dogs

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2006-10-27 06:54:29 · 6 answers · asked by Dawg 2 in Dogs

I have a 60 gal tank with a Fluval 404 canister with a protein skimmer. I have two false perculas, two cleaner shrimp, 5 hermit crabs and one snail, the tank is two months old. I have two fish in quarantine because their new I'm getting ready to put in. How often should I clean the canister, the filter pads and media. I have active carbon in the bottom basket, phosphate media in the middle and biomax in the top. Should I drain the water in the canister and replace with new and clean the housing. I also have a couple soft corals.

2006-10-27 06:47:01 · 5 answers · asked by David G 1 in Fish

2006-10-27 06:46:26 · 21 answers · asked by scorpio2584 1 in Dogs

She will walk by and any kind of blanket, jacket, tshirt, sheets.. anything she will stop and just start nibbling on it. Not chewing.. just nibbles with the front teeth

2006-10-27 06:43:15 · 8 answers · asked by Jennifer S 1 in Dogs

2006-10-27 06:40:44 · 15 answers · asked by ChaliQ 4 in Reptiles

I just got my yorkie yesterday, we already took him to the vet. He is 3 mts old. They said he is healthy but he does have a caugh he is taking medication for. He seems happy, he is playing all the time and eating well. Lastnight he had his first bow movement and it was pretty soft. Toward the end, I noticed just a little bit of blood spots on the floor like it just dripped out. Is this normal or should I contact my vet. They did not ask for a stool sample, should I take them one just incase?

2006-10-27 06:37:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i like to eat them just kidding

2006-10-27 06:36:29 · 35 answers · asked by dork 2 in Birds

We have 3 gold fishes and there in a 55 gallon tank. We'll 2 weeks ago one of them died. So we thought! We have this fish castle in the tank and I found the fish inside it. It looked dead, no doubt about that. So two weeks past, and nobody has cleaned the fish out. Gross I know. lol But one day when I walked past the tank, something caught the corner of my eye. It was the fish that we "thought" was died swimming around the tank. Before, the fish was orange, black and white... and now it's just orange and white. And it hasn't been swimming very well. It just sits in the corner for so long and when it swims it swims kinda sideways. Which it did that from time to time before all this happened. But this all seems pretty strange to me. Could the fish have been stuck? The backside of the castle is completely open though. Would it survive without moving for 2 weeks? or do they need to move in order to live? Or is it some Halloween spirit going on?

2006-10-27 06:35:25 · 25 answers · asked by awsomeaussies206 2 in Fish

I had a green lizard in my home for about two months. It must have lived on little tiny black jumping spiders and drank water from the dog's bowl. It seemed quite happy, I didn't bother it and vice versa. Now it is gone ( and the little spders too) My question is do they hibernate? I haven't seen her for three days, could she be dead under the couch?
Sorry for sounding so wierd!

2006-10-27 06:33:59 · 4 answers · asked by Bella Donna 5 in Reptiles

My cat, Dewey, weighs about 19lbs now. He used to weight 23.5lbs. He is on a serious diet. He is very short with short legs and a short body but is very sturdy.

I'm just curious how he stacks up against other "fat cats."

2006-10-27 06:32:53 · 17 answers · asked by randomidentification 3 in Cats

2006-10-27 06:31:45 · 10 answers · asked by marilyn c 1 in Cats

My dog had to be put down today. He was 17 years old. I'm 23 so I've had him almost all my life. I can't remember not having him. I feel like he was a member of my family. How can I get over his death? Has anyone else been in a similar situation?

2006-10-27 06:22:22 · 19 answers · asked by Sara 4 in Other - Pets

I jog a lot and am going to be home a lot so spending time with her or him won't be an issue. I was just curious. Thank you.

2006-10-27 06:21:34 · 19 answers · asked by Chris R 2 in Dogs

I have a 55w bright kit on my 29gal tank, and when I leave to work I put on top another 20w lamp.

That's 75w for 25g (29 less gravel and decor): 3w per gallon.

With that much light, how long will photosynthesis take?

2006-10-27 06:15:59 · 4 answers · asked by Ricky 2 in Fish

2006-10-27 06:15:54 · 15 answers · asked by clewis7879 2 in Dogs

My current wraps are not very high quality, if I want nice wraps for a pony leg 12", what brand would you suggest. Prices.

2006-10-27 06:12:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2006-10-27 06:08:38 · 16 answers · asked by MICHAEL P 1 in Cats

I have had a (neutered) rescue cat for 6 years and he goes through phases (more often than not) of weeing and pooing in random places around the house. He seems petrified of the litter tray which I keep clean all the time. When he does use it he's in and out as fast as he can move and never scratches the litter to cover his mess. I've tried all "common" solutions; moving the litter tray to where he wee's, keeping him in the room with the tray after he has eaten, putting his food bowl near where he has weeed; vetinary solutions, etc, etc. He is worse than he has ever been at the moment.

2006-10-27 06:04:35 · 12 answers · asked by Louise 1 in Cats

I've Never Had A Rat Before So What Would Be Better? A Male Rat Or A Female Rat? I've Heard That Males Are Generally Better But Smell And Have Heard That Females Are Hyperactive And get Cancer All The Time..Please Help Me!

2006-10-27 06:01:19 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

Why is it that my cat's poop smells sooo bad when I always feed him the same food. Never wet food. He gets dry food, and water. no treats either. He eats Purina Cat Chow, Indoor Formula. ALWAYS. What should I do?

2006-10-27 06:00:09 · 15 answers · asked by Bebetime 1 in Cats

2006-10-27 06:00:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I have a 10 month old male golden retriever mix. He has a genetic fear based aggression issue that I am working on correcting. I would like to get another dog, but knowing that dogs learn from one another, would he teach this to another dog that I bring into the house? I don't want to have 2 difficult dogs, one is enough, but I would like to have a "normal" dog, that I can walk, and take to the park and stuff. Plus he would have a playmate and I'm sure he would love it!

2006-10-27 05:56:01 · 13 answers · asked by flutterby 2 in Dogs

2006-10-27 05:52:39 · 11 answers · asked by miki 3 in Cats

he lies on his side and every once in while he will strighten up he stays at the top and won't swin down

2006-10-27 05:52:24 · 14 answers · asked by lydia c 1 in Fish

I need some help about my 2 pit's HELP ME!!!
e-mail me only if you know what you are talking about.
I work with sheltering animals and I am very serious.

2006-10-27 05:52:09 · 6 answers · asked by ashley b 1 in Dogs

and how can I get rid of it? She eats Iams smart puppy food and shes 8 weeks old

2006-10-27 05:49:23 · 21 answers · asked by L.I.cutie 2 in Dogs

My 2yr old Miniature Pinscher is very protective of me. When the doorbell rings, he goes nuts. He barks, sometimes bares his teeth, and really freaks out the people at the door. I think it has to do with the fact that there is evidence that his previous owner abused him, plus the fact that his cousin the Doberman are commonly used as guard dogs. How can I change this behavior, and make him into the good dog I know he can be?

2006-10-27 05:42:26 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2 years ago we had this one cat named Shadow. He was my mom's baby, she loved him more than you can imagine. We had him for about 2 years previous to the above mentioned date. 1 weekend that summer my mom & dad were up at Penn State for the weekend. While home my bf & I found Shadow underneath a tree. He had been hit by a car but was alive. We took him to the animal hospital. I will spare details but we had to keep him alive long enough for my mom to get home & say goodbye. We then put him to sleep.

1 month later we got a new cat named Bungee. He is the cutest cat ever. He is a Baby, I mean literally, 2 years old & you can carry him like a baby everybody loves him. Well I woke up this morning & went outside & found Bungee by the steps & he was dead! Today is my mom's birthday & she is in Mexico on vaca till Sun. I have the vet holding him until she gets home. I won't tell her till she gets home but what do I say to her? HELP! She is going to freak out and I am freaking out. So Sad

2006-10-27 05:41:00 · 12 answers · asked by Molly SH 4 in Cats

2006-10-27 05:38:25 · 15 answers · asked by bob b 2 in Other - Pets