Pets - 9 November 2006

I just got a new kitten to be a companion for my other baby. He is wonderful except that he has a problem nipping. I think it's because he was the runt of his litter and it's the only way he could assert himself. Is there any way I could get him to stop other than spraying him (like my reading has told me to do). I don't want him to fear or associate me with the spray bottle and how unplesant it is. Presently I just tell him "No bite." and tap him with my finger on his forehead very gently.
He seems to be getting it... but he just doesn't listen most of the time.

2006-11-09 11:44:10 · 9 answers · asked by Artemiseos 4 in Cats

I let my dog listen to music is it bad for them???

2006-11-09 11:42:28 · 11 answers · asked by Devin B 1 in Dogs

Has anyone out there bought a puppy from buypuppiesdirect.com? I fell in love with a little sweetheart and spoke with the woman who works with the breeder. She guarenteed that they are not a puppy mill nor a broker that works with puppy mills. Before I move forward, I was just wondering if anyone has used them, and what their experience has been? Thanks in advance for your time!

2006-11-09 11:39:50 · 5 answers · asked by audbox 1 in Dogs

declawing is not an option!thank you!

2006-11-09 11:32:38 · 7 answers · asked by jeffbrengman 1 in Cats

I'm trying to convice my parents that I want a bunny and could take care of it. So I am setting up a powerpoint presentation, and I was wondering any one has anything I should add to the presentation, so they know how I am ready for the responsibility

I covered

Vet, Food, Housing, and who can take care of it during vacation

Thx

2006-11-09 11:29:41 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2006-11-09 11:29:12 · 3 answers · asked by sherry s 1 in Other - Pets

2006-11-09 11:24:34 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i like pets

2006-11-09 11:22:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

He scateches the ant piles then he eats them. I can't stop him from doing it. Even if they sting him he won't. I don't know what to do.

2006-11-09 11:21:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

The last two day, my dog has been limping on his left front leg. at first, i thought he just stepped on something. I checked but all was clear. Normally, if he stepped on something, the limping would go away after a day or so but now it seemed to be just as bad as before. When i went to check the paw again, he let out a little whine before even touching the paw. As i checked the rest of the leg, i noticed that he yelped only when I touched a certain part of his leg which was just under the shoulder blade. Anyone had this issue before? My dog is a German Shepherd and is 11 months old. Any advice or info?

2006-11-09 11:20:26 · 6 answers · asked by vail2073 5 in Dogs

Why do you think some people feel that it's ok to give away their pets when they are no longer convenient for them or because they want a newer, cuter, younger pet?

Pets should be for LIFE, except in extenuating circumstances. Your dog, cat, horse, rat, whatever wouldn't give you away for a prettier, thinner, better smelling human or give you away because you aren't caring for them the way you should be.It's not fair for them to get attached to you and then just get dumped from home to home or worse, get left at an animal shelter and run the risk of being euthanized for no other reason than the fact that nobody wanted them.

Those of you who think of pets as disposable are not fooling anyone when you say "WE LOOOOOVED FIDO, BUT BUT BUT" No you didn't love your pet, or else you would have done whatever you could to keep the animal with you.

Pets take time and money but they will give back so much more. If you don't have the time or the money for a pet, then DON'T GET A PET!

2006-11-09 11:18:55 · 15 answers · asked by jaxchick23 2 in Dogs

2006-11-09 11:16:31 · 12 answers · asked by dpe556 1 in Fish

2006-11-09 11:16:28 · 19 answers · asked by max 1 in Cats

I rescued my cat when he was roughly 2 years old. He was diagnosed with FIV when I first took him to the vet's. He is now 5 years old and appears to be in great health. How long should I expect him to live and are there any procautions that I can take to ensure that he lives a long, healthy life? Also, I rescued a kitten one year ago - is she at risk or does she already carry the virus as well? (The male cat is neutered, the female is not)

2006-11-09 11:16:22 · 3 answers · asked by LuckyOne 2 in Cats

I was wondering can you put in one of those food blocks that last a week for when you go away on vacation in there?? I've only seen them made for goldfish can I use those or do I need special ones?? and if so where can I get them?? PLEASE HELP, thanks

2006-11-09 11:15:00 · 5 answers · asked by fairylover 4 in Fish

2006-11-09 11:02:52 · 40 answers · asked by Cooldude98 1 in Dogs

The butcher gave me all kinds of stuff for like 5 bucks, ribs, pigskins, pigfeet, beef bones.

He said give it to my dog.....is it actually healthy or once in a while treat sort of stuff.....?

He is a big super strong yellow lab about 2 years old and excercises every day. I know his teeth can rip through this stuff, but is it bad for his heart or system or anything??

If you dont really know, just say "Hi sammy! thanks for my points!"

2006-11-09 11:01:45 · 25 answers · asked by judge_smails_sir 3 in Dogs

1 to 1 dog training if so does it work?

2006-11-09 10:59:54 · 13 answers · asked by Everything happens for a reason 4 in Dogs

Our retriever has been doing alot of scratching lately but we haven't seen any fleas that would cause this. Have been told that Dawn could be used or maybe their is some other home remedy that someone knows about.

2006-11-09 10:55:18 · 10 answers · asked by Shep 1 in Dogs

smallest of the two?

2006-11-09 10:51:41 · 9 answers · asked by angiepoolster 2 in Dogs

I have two house rabbits and they both love to devour anything that happens to fatefully fall within their grasp. They have free range of our upstairs and love to chew on our baseboards. I know rabbits are supposed to have a lot of inventive toys and chewing options but what is something I can give them that is cheap and will amuse them. I heard somewhere that a big phone book is a good idea, but is eating that much paper really safe for them? What other kinds of paper can I give them and will ink harm them?
I stuffed crumpled newspaper into a small space to keep them from getting into unwanted areas where they chew my carpet and get stuck, but they immeadetly had a lot of fun pulling it all out and getting at the carpet again. Is there anything else I can stuff back there that they won't take out but is still safe for the occasional nibble? What can I do with newspaper which they seem to love to play with? Thank you so much!

2006-11-09 10:48:05 · 6 answers · asked by Liz 3 in Other - Pets

2006-11-09 10:47:18 · 32 answers · asked by Max 5 in Dogs

Right now my family has one incredible dog, and a truly wonderful cat. But, due to health problems and a busy life in general, keeping up with the constant pet fur is getting to be too much. Once these pets are gone (they are both nine years old and really showing it), I'm thinking that a rabbit is our best choice of pet. Is there much difference between the different breeds? Which is best for a busy family?

2006-11-09 10:45:41 · 15 answers · asked by Kareen L 3 in Other - Pets

does any one know what a coon dog looks like....i have heard of this dog several dogs an i know there mane perpouse (hunting racons an other wild animals) i might have seen one before but i m not sure an cant seem to picture one.....the first person to give me a picture or a website where i could see it is awarded 10 points thanks =)

2006-11-09 10:41:05 · 8 answers · asked by none of your biz. 3 in Dogs

2006-11-09 10:40:14 · 16 answers · asked by daelyn 1 in Dogs

MY BLACK CAT HAS A SIMEASE SISTER AND BROTHER.
IS MY CAT A SIMEASE OR A BLACK CAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THEY WERE BORN TOGETHER TO!!!!!!!!!!!
SHE IS ALSO THE RUNT OF THE LITTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-11-09 10:39:14 · 20 answers · asked by MILDDUD 1 in Cats

Roxy is almost a 6 months old staffie x lab, very obedient and smart. We took her in at only 8 weeks old but we have been living in a small one bedroom flat with no garden so we had to do quiete a few sacrifices. Now we are finally moving out to a bigger place with a garden and i know we are gonna have a few problems with her crying and barking while she's out there and we are at work. What can we do to avoid this? Please advise, i'm a bit worried but i really want the best for her and this garden is really for her only. Thanks heaps

2006-11-09 10:39:09 · 8 answers · asked by Val­­® 3 in Dogs

1)Eat a live spider
2)Eat a live pig or
3)Eat a live person

2006-11-09 10:35:55 · 11 answers · asked by Francois 1 in Reptiles

I have a japanese Akita dog got him from a recue centre aged1 (now 3.5) whenever he has to do a number 2 (poo) he circles several times in the same spot sum time up to 50-60 turns quite fast any one know why he does this

2006-11-09 10:33:55 · 7 answers · asked by Ricky2609 1 in Dogs

i want a hamster and i read alot of info & it says that b4 u buy a hamster hold it to determin if its right 4 U.
i was wondering if i can do this at petsmart!!

would luv to hear from petsmart workers.....

others opinon accepted 2.

thanx much

2006-11-09 10:33:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets