Pets - 31 October 2006

my female dog has recently been on heat she was first served over a week ago around the 24th and i noticed yesterday they were still at it do i work out the due date from her first breeding or what. also she will be pregnant for average 63 days right if she was bred on the 24th of october what would her due date be i am presuming around the 23rd dec?any info would be great seriouse answers only please.

2006-10-31 16:57:17 · 5 answers · asked by nomorebabieshaha 3 in Dogs

My cat had six kittens last night. Today we lost one and discovered that four of them each had one hind leg wrapped in an umbilical cord. They were attached to each other. I managed to cut the cord so they could all be detached from each other but there has been some circulation damage to two of the kittens. Both kittens have one hind leg that is extreamly swollen and limp. It seems they show symptoms of "twisted foot" but I know that what happend occured after birth. What do I do to help my kitten's recover?

2006-10-31 16:57:06 · 4 answers · asked by ponce_ty 1 in Cats

2006-10-31 16:56:35 · 2 answers · asked by mia p 1 in Birds

if a wgsd has all of the characteristics of purebreed-black lips, nose, etc. and is all white except for tan lining each ear (almost looks like "ear" liner drawn on-very thin), is it still a purebreed?

2006-10-31 16:53:45 · 8 answers · asked by Ally 2 in Dogs

I have a lone Zebra Danio that I got a few months ago (the others died). He is too aggressive for my community tank and I have had to move him to a one gallon tank (all that I have availible and I don't have room for another fully set up tank so don't say get a bigger one). I know this is cruel to keep him alone - I know, groups of three or more - but am afraid to return him to the scary pet shop that I bought him at. It's a fish concentration camp, but the next closest fishstore is more than 40 minutes away. I don't have friends or relatives that will take him. I was thinking my best bet is a little 1.5 gallon tank I own - if I can figure out how to filter it. If I get him two friends will he be ok in there? Also, I don't want other Zebra Danios - but I would do it if I have to for Chaos. Can I get other fish that will school with him? I heard something about Pearl Danios...

2006-10-31 16:49:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I have a 5 year old girl, a small lot and I'm not always able to get home in the middle of the day (althought i usually can). I prefer larger breeds. I prefer long hair to short and am looking for a middle of the road temperament. Not too hyper (black lab would not work), not too mellow. I've been thinking about a Leonberger, but I've heard that they really like to be muddy. Do you know of anyone that has a leo that doesn't get muddy, but is still happy?

Also been thinking about a Golden. There is an excellent breeder in town (just won best in breed at Westminster). I just wonder if a Golden would be too active, and be totally bored during the day when we're all gone.

The good news is that I'm getting a laptop for work and we just began using a VPN which means I can start doing more work from home.

If you've got other ideas, I'd love to hear.

2006-10-31 16:49:15 · 25 answers · asked by Jon M 2 in Dogs

My cat thats a Tonkanese bounces off the walls as it is and she is only 9-12 months old (we found her). So because she is so young and she is already racing like a Indy car at such a young age, should I expect her to get faster and more destructave later?

If yes, around what age do u think?

2006-10-31 16:39:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

pet cat, I slid my cat across the tiles and his leg hit corner of wooden chair. didnt mean to hurt him. but am worried his leg might be broken? his only a year old, seems to be walking ok but im still concerned. and yes i do know im a bad person.

2006-10-31 16:38:36 · 10 answers · asked by nightdreamer 3 in Cats

I want a American Pit Bull Terrier that is not going to harm other dogs or people especially children. Any suggestions to where i can get one from a breeder?

2006-10-31 16:36:20 · 7 answers · asked by Ben 3 in Dogs

2006-10-31 16:24:30 · 2 answers · asked by Lindsay 3 in Reptiles

people say that we should not kill a snake. i want some more beliefs on snake

2006-10-31 16:20:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

2006-10-31 16:19:27 · 16 answers · asked by heyhi 1 in Dogs

I'm afriad that my kitten is very ill. I went to the vet twice worried about her. I told him there was blood in her stool and that she had been coughing last week. There hadn't been any more blood, but the coughing was worse so I took her again today and he told me she had allergies. Just a few minutes ago she vomited under my bed and there was a lot of bloody/mucusy stool in the litter box. She was very lethargic and after she used the box I am so worried. Please tell me any possible ailments this might be, the progression of the diseases and what I can to do help her until I can take her back to the vet in the morning. It's 11:33 here.. and I don't plan on sleeping tonight. She's since become a bit more playful. She's 2 months old and she has been dewormed, and as far as I know, she has had the proper vaccinations. Who knows with the guy I'm working with now.
Please help!

2006-10-31 16:19:24 · 13 answers · asked by Artemiseos 4 in Cats

I have 4 other cats and their urine isnt nearly as strong smelling as his.

2006-10-31 16:18:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I have or should I say HAD 2 fire bellied toads. One of them is suddenly gone. The lid is not tight, but it never has been tight &
they have never escaped....or what seems like trying to escape.

I am curious if one toad ate the other..... anyone know FOR SURE???

2006-10-31 16:17:54 · 5 answers · asked by Trish 5 in Reptiles

i have this one room of the house with poor insulation. it doesn't get as cold as outside but in the worst of winter its around refrigerator cold. will a hamster die if kept in this room? what if i had two hamsters?
is it better to have two males or two females? there's NO WAY i'll keep one of each unless i can shove birth control pills in one of them.

2006-10-31 16:16:29 · 8 answers · asked by Informer 5 in Other - Pets

The thing that bugs me the most is when she licks the carpet. Help!!!

2006-10-31 16:16:21 · 5 answers · asked by fannie 2 in Dogs

like a human..when i go to bed he is in the bed too. if i go on his side of the bed he makes a werid noise then meows at me..whats up with that?

2006-10-31 16:13:47 · 7 answers · asked by becca j 3 in Cats

My dog and I have been traveling quite alot lately and she seems to take an hour to poop and it is a small amount for a 60 pound dog. I can tell she is working hard for it to happen but there is no results to speak of. She is eating well and drinking well.

2006-10-31 16:11:52 · 11 answers · asked by R H 1 in Dogs

I felt sorry for a stray cat, and bought it in for the past two nights to find it a home. I already have a cat, who is my baby, and I am worried about any diseases the other cat may be able to pass on to my cat. I was going to be getting her shots this week (for my cat), so she is not up to date on some of her vaccines yet. What are the chances of her catching something dangerous from a stray who appears to be healthy? I plan on calling the vet tomorrow and make her vaccine appointment tomorrow, but I am worried it might be too late. Do not tell me I am a bad owner, I planned on getting my cat her shots, and will do so still. I love my cat, and want to make sure I do everything I can to keep her safe. We did keep the cats seperated, but the other kitten cried all night. Also, anything they can pass each other by sharing food dishes/litter box/ living quarters or scratching? Sorry if I sound paranoid, just a worried "mom".

2006-10-31 16:03:40 · 9 answers · asked by pixie_vixen117 4 in Cats

2006-10-31 16:01:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

i have recently moved house, in the same town and my dog continues to escape and run back top my previous home. He is currently staying at my parents, in what i thougth was a secure backyard,while i get the new house ready but he manages to find a way out. It appears that he is looking for me as when i am home he needs no fence and will not go anywhere. any suggestions, i would hate for him to be hit by a car or stolen.

2006-10-31 16:01:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a Gordon Setter as my dog, and shes really smelly, i dont no what to do? Iv tried washing her heaps with gd shampoo but she alwys is smelly the next day, and i get her hair cut alot too. Do u no wat i can use or do to make her less smelly?

2006-10-31 15:56:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Unfortunately, there is no way I can swing $380 per month. I was told that there really are not other allergy drugs for dogs. The other options are Benadryl which only masks the condition and steroids which are not safe for long term use. My dog was on 15 days of steroids which made a huge difference, but now for the long term my vet recommended the Atopica. Has anyone heard of any other allergy drugs for dogs?

2006-10-31 15:52:46 · 5 answers · asked by eeeeeeeeclipse 4 in Dogs

and is way too thin. Could my cat be diabetic? What are the signs of Diabetes in a cat?

2006-10-31 15:51:58 · 8 answers · asked by bonbon857 2 in Cats

Every now and then our 7-month-old kitten will bite a bit during play or petting. This rarely seems to be a "stop" request, it's never at all hard, and isn't accompanied by a hiss or effort to go away. She's into doing it a few times while licking us, too.

While it's not even bordering on painful, I wonder how cute it'll be in a year, and generally walk away when it happens. Or tap her on the nose if it came as a less-than-affectionate surprise.

Her adoptive father, on the other hand, has no problem with it, and will use his hand as a bitable, scratchable, cat toy.

I note that this problem seems to be common among men. (See "Jaspurr's Dad Teaching Bad Habits" on http://cats.about.com/cs/behavioralissues/a/bite_scrat.htm &c)

Can she figure out who it's okay to bite and not bite? Will it lead to problems later on if we let her bite her father? Is it at all reasonable to think that said nips will always be the pressure-free painless things they are now?

2006-10-31 15:23:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

These birds landed at the same time, came from the north together, looking to the same place and leave at the same time? what does it mean?

2006-10-31 15:11:23 · 18 answers · asked by vm 1 in Birds

I just opened a new bag of my dogs treats "Tender TBon'z" (steak flavor) and it smells so delicious. But i tried just a small section and it was disgusting... Why is the smell so appealing to us but tastes disgusting... and why do dogs go crazy for them?

2006-10-31 15:09:41 · 13 answers · asked by somedude135 1 in Dogs

I am going to get a lizard which one should i get?
A uromastyx or a bearded dragon or a collared lizard?

2006-10-31 15:05:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

if so, how?

2006-10-31 15:04:29 · 9 answers · asked by jesse_4jesus 2 in Dogs