Pets - 13 November 2006

Canine ehrlichiosis is a tick-borne disease similar to Lyme's and Permethrin is a non toxic pesticide that I would like to get in order to prevent further occurrences. There is no vaccine for canine ehrlichiosis and she contracted this disease WHILE wearing the Frontline Plus collar. So I want to spray the yard and the inside of my house, but Permethrin is NOT shipped to NY, CT or NJ. Any ideas why??

Any suggestions for alternative non-toxic pesticides??

I read a report from the US Army where it is used often with excellent results.

2006-11-13 23:46:52 · 4 answers · asked by just call me Doc 2 in Dogs

My friend's cat was treated for cystitis some months ago. The vet told her that this sometimes happens in older female cats and could recur. If this happeded the cat would have to be placed on medication for the rest of her life and as this would be very expensive she was advised to take out pet insurance. She unfortunately didnt do this and now the cystitis has come back. When she looked up about pet insurance she has discovered that if the cat was treated for this condition before that she wouldnt be covered for this. Do any of you know of an insurance company that she could try or how she can get around this problem?

2006-11-13 23:43:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I always feed the wild birds in the winter months and have started leaving fat balls out for them again. The magpies, however, steel the fat balls leaving nothing for any of the others. I am happy for them to feed too but how can I make sure all ther little birds still have food?

2006-11-13 23:31:29 · 7 answers · asked by ? 7 in Birds

2006-11-13 23:26:13 · 8 answers · asked by dar 1 in Fish

I currently have a 4 year old male cat who doesn't really like other animals, but I really want a kitten and wondered whether he would get on better with a male or female?

2006-11-13 23:25:47 · 18 answers · asked by kerrykinsmalosevich 3 in Cats

please look at this web site http://www.genpets.com/features_specs.php
and give me your opinion i think that they have gone to far and it is sick would you guys buy it for your 4 yr + old or for self?

2006-11-13 23:18:33 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

We have had the dog for a year and despite her having 24hr access to the garden she has over the last few weeks started choosing to go in the house instead. She never used to do this. What can I doo to stop it and what may have caused it. She is walked daily.

2006-11-13 23:10:58 · 24 answers · asked by joe r 2 in Dogs

my 2yr old cat won't eat when I'm gone. When I get home he will wolf his food down like there's no tomorrow. Last night he ended up throwing up because he ate too fast. Why won't he eat when I'm gone and then wolf his food down when I'm home? He's the only cat I have btw.

2006-11-13 23:09:39 · 8 answers · asked by it'smeStacy 2 in Cats

2006-11-13 22:54:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

2006-11-13 22:40:23 · 23 answers · asked by spaniel 1 in Dogs

2006-11-13 22:38:45 · 3 answers · asked by ultramanz 1 in Reptiles

At times my flower horn would stay at one side of the tank and the other would go try to look for it, when it does, it chases the other one and suddenly I see them kissing or something. Is this a sign of fighting or are they mating?

2006-11-13 22:38:08 · 2 answers · asked by banetnet 1 in Fish

2006-11-13 22:36:04 · 5 answers · asked by meshack m 1 in Fish

2006-11-13 22:29:25 · 1 answers · asked by zzzking 1 in Other - Pets

my kitten is 12 weeks old. an when he comes to me he is happy to see me an then he starts to bite me on the neck, is that normal? or just mean he donest like me?

2006-11-13 22:24:21 · 11 answers · asked by miss shy 1 in Cats

Hello all,
Another curiosity question. I saw a program on mixed breed dogs and how people are breeding them intentionally, not as a accident. Program said to get the best out of both breeds into one dog.
What happens to the pups that do not have the best of both dogs? Do the breeders put these pups down themselves or take them to a pound to make others do it for them or?
The wolf cross pup who was dumped at our house still is in it's forever home I found for it. Still doing very well! woo hoo!

2006-11-13 22:24:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a male red spotted bengal cross, 7 months old who eats fake fur. We have to hide anything that has fake fur on it as he tears it off and eats it, he also eats paper. Does anybody know why?

2006-11-13 22:20:22 · 7 answers · asked by Blondegirl 1 in Cats

2006-11-13 22:16:41 · 16 answers · asked by Sally A 1 in Dogs

this snake has this colours on it, lemon, pink, cream. It seem harmless and crawls as if it is not coming your way, but I feel it might be very harmful, infant it is very harmfull. What kind of snake it it. I always see it when I go to the farm.

2006-11-13 22:01:22 · 9 answers · asked by ah! 1 in Reptiles

2006-11-13 21:53:31 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2006-11-13 21:43:39 · 8 answers · asked by lovely 2 in Other - Pets

I have a dog I rescued and he keeps peeing on my desk.I can't leave him without supervision in my house or he makes a beeline for the desk and marks it.I've tried "urine be gone" from local pet store and I am at wits end trying to save the dog and the desk ,too.Is there anything else I can do try using to rid the odor?

2006-11-13 21:30:41 · 9 answers · asked by auntgnu62 3 in Dogs

I think that I can tell a dove from a pigeon because pigeons have distinctive markings- but a friend argues that the 'doves' are just pigeons with different markings. How can I prove that they are doves?

2006-11-13 21:21:26 · 15 answers · asked by jillrobbuk 1 in Birds

2006-11-13 20:58:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2006-11-13 20:56:20 · 3 answers · asked by jokerswild 4 in Other - Pets

Hello! I have an 8 month old, neutered and housetrained Bichon Frise. He never has accidents in our house. However, the last few times we have gone to my husband's family's house for dinner, he immediately runs over to their sofa and poops or pees on it or heads to the bedroom and pees on their bed.
I would really appreciate constructive help on this! Why is my dog doing this?? What can I do to prevent my doggie from doing this in the future? Thanks so much!

2006-11-13 20:53:40 · 6 answers · asked by annie 2 in Dogs

2006-11-13 20:47:03 · 3 answers · asked by jokerswild 4 in Reptiles

I have a cat who's ready to be neutered but the last time I brought my other pet cat to the vet, he peed on my lap when I was carrying him during the drive to the veterinary clinic.
How do I prevent this from happening again? I'm thinking of purchasing a transports cage for him but I'm afraid he will start meowing out of fright and try to knock himself out of it. Please advise.

2006-11-13 20:43:07 · 11 answers · asked by lyninn 1 in Cats

I jsut bought my dog, a Boxer/Pit mix, a new toy, and she loves it to death. Why do dogs like them so much?

2006-11-13 20:38:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

my male cat, 3 y/o, is quite pudgy and on the heavy side. being concerned for his well-being, how can i slim him down safely? what kinds of cat foods should he be eating?

2006-11-13 20:32:30 · 34 answers · asked by noxregrets 2 in Cats