Pets - 10 November 2006

I have a 5 year old white maltese poodle.

He has had skin problems for quite a while now (extremely itchy). He has also had a number of ear infections. He had allergy testing done and it turns out that he has a number of food allergies. He is now on a hypoallergenic diet.

He had allergen shots, but that proved to be a bust. Not only was it traumatic for both of us (I had to give him the shots), but he was even itchier and again got ear infections. The shots were terminated, and the ear infections cleared up, but he is still really itchy.

These days, he scratches until he gets sores on his chin, and he licks his paws until they are red.

If anyone has any suggestions, please help. Shampoos? Medicines? Diets? Any ideas welcome.

2006-11-10 17:00:19 · 6 answers · asked by bigmacdaddy 1 in Dogs

My daughter lets her dog crap and pee all over her room and does not clean it, can she get sick? And when she does clean it, she leave the brown spots, Yukkk!

2006-11-10 16:59:29 · 25 answers · asked by Tiger Crane Master 3 in Dogs

It scares me i go up to him to pet him and he meows really loud and then takes off running!! It is weird

2006-11-10 16:56:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

These black spot are not on gums just on her lip. Mainly on her bottom lip. Also if its treatable. Thanks for the help =D

2006-11-10 16:52:58 · 5 answers · asked by BobbySaka 2 in Cats

2006-11-10 16:51:58 · 6 answers · asked by candance_green 1 in Cats

2006-11-10 16:37:10 · 8 answers · asked by jstephens0075 1 in Dogs

We have been to two different vets, the first said that it was a urinary tract infection and we tried THREE different antibiotics which worked for a little while then started making her vomit. The next vet told us to change her diet and buy an extra litter box and water dish and that worked for a while and then stopped. She makes frequent trips to the litter box and is only successful some of the time. We did find out the last time that she has crystals in her urine. I am wondering if she may have a rare disease because she is unresponsive to treatment. Have any of you gone through something similar? I hate to see her suffer!

2006-11-10 16:34:37 · 15 answers · asked by Jennifer W 1 in Cats

I heard that a certain type of dog can die from heartbreak.
Is it the cocker spaniel??

No smart comebacks please..

2006-11-10 16:24:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i am thinking about getting a yorkie.. but really dont know much about them... other then they are small and cute... but are they smart ,trainable , are they hard to potty train , do they get sick easy ect plus i really need to know how much one would cost me ? i know you cant be rite on with a price but close

2006-11-10 16:18:55 · 4 answers · asked by crazyme 5 in Dogs

If someone, like a friend for example, gave you a bird's egg or newborn bird and you had to take care of it (for like a week or more until you find someone to do it) but you couldn't tell your folks about it, how would you keep the whole thing a secret?

I just wanted to know this if I ever have a scenario like this.

2006-11-10 16:12:36 · 12 answers · asked by Checkers- the -Wolf 1 in Birds

when u use a crait to poty train a puppy do u just take the puppy out when u take him out to go potty then put him back in and leave him there untill u take him out to go again?or can he come out during the dayy?and put him in at night?

2006-11-10 16:10:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

my dog is having puppies and is nearly due, the father eat terribly and just doesnt think example (he ate a peg!) wat are the chance of him eating the puppies?

2006-11-10 16:09:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i got to my frinds place like everyday and she got this new cat named danny like a month ago and some times i leave my stuff like my jacket or bookbag at her place and when i come over danny is all like playing with my things and sits on me and hes really stinky and im practicly part of there family so its not like im some1 new to him. and also hes always wanting to play with me and not anything/any1 else. wat is rong with her cat? she and her brother say it likes me. (eww!)

2006-11-10 16:07:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

There is a very sweet cat that has been scooting around my apartment - she is soo sweet and friendly i assumed that she had a home, but every night when it is very cold she is out alone.
when I was rubbing her tummy i felt lumps. she has a saggy belly so- i am guessing she is pregnant or ... she has a tumor.

I'm saving $ for a vet visit- but what should I do untill then and after the kitties are born? I dont have any experiece with pregnant animals and i don't have the money to pay for the kitties, or the vet bills for them. I'm willing to keep the mama cat- but I just cant keep the babies.

What should I do? I was thinking of a rescue but- they already have so many stray cats in my area.

any ideas?

2006-11-10 16:03:17 · 22 answers · asked by Catherine 2 in Cats

no reason

2006-11-10 16:02:53 · 16 answers · asked by emmachoclab 1 in Cats

I'm going to be trading my sulcata (african-spur-thighed-tortoise) for a adult ball python -male-, but the guy that im trading it with has his own herp program. My baby tortoise is about big as a Tennis Ball.

2006-11-10 15:57:45 · 7 answers · asked by turtlelytiger 1 in Reptiles

2006-11-10 15:54:50 · 1 answers · asked by chicky c 1 in Dogs

He's socialized to other dogs since I take him to a dog park regularly. But, he is really picky with who he'll be friendly with. He's a small dog, so he's usually very playful with other small dogs. When he sees a big dog, 99% of the time, he goes into aggressive mode and will pull, bark, and growl at the other dog. I will yell at him "No!" and pull him and try to make him sit still, but once he's started, it's hard to get him to calm down. Then, on the rest of the walk, he remains "on alert" and will be more aggressive towards dogs he normally would play with. Why does he do this? Does this mean he's an alpha-dog?

2006-11-10 15:53:52 · 10 answers · asked by Genmai Cha 2 in Dogs

2006-11-10 15:33:33 · 7 answers · asked by Carmen B 1 in Cats

I have a male white GSD, sometime in the future i plan on getting a black female GSD, but my concern is if they breed would the puppies be born in solid color both black or white or be mixed of both?

2006-11-10 15:30:16 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My chihuahua had 7 puppies but all were given away after two months.... and I never got to see how they would treat each other as adults.... she was a great mom and she took very good care of them and always played with them... but she did get angry and try to bite a one puppy when she tried to eat her food.

So would they have remained very close and got along like friends or would she always be a mom trying to take care of them and protect them? Whenever another dog came close, she would get between them and growl protecting her children.

2006-11-10 15:24:48 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My friend's dog is a four month old boxer. He is darling and learns very quickly. Until you attach a leash to his collar. He then turns into a gymnastic shark, flipping and biting and straining. I have never seen anything like it. Is this normal for boxers and what do we do to stop it? I spent about 15 minutes just letting him flip out, thinking he would get over it, but it didn't happen! Help!!

2006-11-10 15:24:43 · 2 answers · asked by Gail S 4 in Dogs

anybody know what i can do to keep my 4 1/2 yr.old and 3 yr. old rats amused all day for VERY little $$$$$$$$????as many answers as possible are appreciated!!!

2006-11-10 15:22:10 · 2 answers · asked by Rose Wallace Goldaline 3 in Other - Pets

2006-11-10 15:20:54 · 1 answers · asked by dilleyclan 1 in Other - Pets

Ok I asked a question earlier and everyone kept telling me that after i get him neutered to put him through obediance classes b/c he is aggressive. I don't understand how I would be able to put him in obediance classes if he is aggressive. Don't get me wrong I will try anything to make him aggresive, Please give some advice so I can try to make him better. thank you.

2006-11-10 15:08:40 · 10 answers · asked by azn_butterfly2124 3 in Dogs

Chloe, is a 13 y/o TB mare so i know its in her nature to be forward moving but is there anything i can do to calm her down? i have only just recently gotten her, and she si so forward, she wont bolt or anything but she just wont calm down... is there anything at all i can do?

2006-11-10 15:07:03 · 7 answers · asked by leishie!!! 3 in Other - Pets

2006-11-10 14:43:48 · 12 answers · asked by coralfrags4u 1 in Fish

I know a vet can do it b/c i keep being told to neuder him but I was just wondering how the vet would do that if he is aggressive.

2006-11-10 14:42:24 · 32 answers · asked by azn_butterfly2124 3 in Dogs

Do animals really have allergies? My 5 month old kitten sneezes about 5-7 times in a ROW! Is that allergies? Is there a way to make her stop sneezing?(that sounds funny lol) She unsually sneezes when she's exploring in my closet and under furniture. Thanks!
P.S.-One of her eyes is always teary. Could the sneezing and teary eye be linked?

2006-11-10 14:40:35 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2006-11-10 14:38:58 · 19 answers · asked by Stephanie L 1 in Cats