Pets - 19 November 2006

My cockatiel is about nine months old and she's developed a habit of grinding her beak together. Is that normal or ok? My previous cockatiel never did anything like that before.

Plus she has just a weird personality -- I have NEVER seen a bird like her before. When I let her sit ontop of her cage while I'm reading next to her or something she'll jump around and sing different tunes at different speeds and she'll play like hide n' go seek with me whenever I look up at her... she turns around and jumps and occasionally she bangs her beak on the cage. Is that a possible cause? Any answer helps. Thanks!

2006-11-19 11:53:27 · 9 answers · asked by eksoderstrom 2 in Birds

How many?
My 5 month old kitty is walking around on me, trying to help me type and chasing the arrow around the screen. lol.
It's cute but kinda annoying at the same time.

2006-11-19 11:52:38 · 19 answers · asked by real_sweetheart_76 5 in Cats

I have owned my bird for going on ten years, I am a caring owner, and I have made sure that he is comfortable, yet he still won't warm up to me. He lets me stroke him, takes food from my hand, and has landed on me once, yet he still won't get on my hand or shoulder. I have recently left for college, so he cannot be around me much anymore, but when I'm home he goes nuts when he sees me, giving his happy calls. I'm pretty confused at this point, who has an answer for me?

2006-11-19 11:51:53 · 5 answers · asked by mmjoe 1 in Birds

2006-11-19 11:45:25 · 14 answers · asked by master 2 in Other - Pets

i live in a HUGE house and have plenty of room for pets but i dont know witch one to get...please help!

2006-11-19 11:39:35 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2006-11-19 11:36:39 · 28 answers · asked by lady 2 in Dogs

2006-11-19 11:33:40 · 11 answers · asked by colin11234 1 in Other - Pets

SORRY THIS IS LONG>
Before I start I want to say something, I'm looking at all of the related questions, and this is not a question f I am a bad owner because I didn't get my dogs spayed/neutered. I have a great dane mix, she is very skinny, she used to resemble an old fashioned keyhole. I just rescued a pittbull puppy and he was supossed to be nuetered the friday after halloween. She was standing for the male and they got stuck together, on halloween, and two days after. He got fixed the next day. They only got 'stuck' twice, but now her abdomen is straight up and down on either side as opposed to the curve she used to have. She's also been more agressive towards te other dogs when eating. The vet said it's too early to tell. Do you thnk that she's pregnant, OR, is it too soon for her to show anything, and there's somethng seriously wrong.

2006-11-19 11:33:37 · 14 answers · asked by vampress925 2 in Dogs

because it really stinks! dont ask me how i know that. with what should i clean it with?

2006-11-19 11:33:12 · 24 answers · asked by victor y 3 in Cats

i want to just send a money order and either pick it up if it is in the range or get it deliverd for an obviouse fee.

2006-11-19 11:31:22 · 9 answers · asked by jasmine 1 in Reptiles

so why are we giving them what they want lets stop answering them like the girl who wants to breed her yorkie fe with her male great dane and the guy who just said he kicked his dog and now its not moving should he get the cat ect... all these people want is the attention we keep giving them so lets stop what do you true animal lovers say?

2006-11-19 11:31:13 · 20 answers · asked by crazyme 5 in Dogs

Within the next year I shall be moving out of my parents house, I am going to be really lonely, but also, I have wanted a pet since I was 8 and our cat was taken to the shelter by my dad because we moved away from our old house.
I have two hamsters, but I know a cat\dog (what I want) will be harder to care for and more expensive to. I have looked up generalised costs and am willing to budget for it. I was hoping to get a puppy\kitten and take all my paid vacation at once to accustomise it to me.
If I get a cat I really don't know what kind I want - most cats I have known I have liked for their personality not looks. I guess it will be hard to tell what a kittens personality will be in advance.
As for a dog, I was thinking a pug, pugs seem really funny and stubborn (in an amusing way). I'm not sure because I don't like their health issues,it seems cruel to create demand for something that is unhealthy intrisicly. Either way I want an animal that is small and I can cuddle up watching tv.

2006-11-19 11:31:02 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

It has to be small/toy, get along with cats, not need a fenced yard (I'll take it for walks), basically a good "first-dog." I've gone back and forth between so many of the small breeds, I can't decide! Some of the ones I've looked at are chihuahua, staffordshire bull terrier, italian greyhound, pomeranian, and papillon. Any owners of those?

2006-11-19 11:30:26 · 25 answers · asked by Stacy 5 in Dogs

It was either marajuana or xanax. If it was the marajuana, it would've only been a joint's worth. If it was Xanax, it could've been at the most, four .50's. No lectures please. We rushed her to the animal hospital where they're keeping her overnight. She was stumbling and very lethargic but barking like she was crazy. It was all very sudden. She was a perfectly healthy 6 month old Sheltie and all of the sudden, this happened. I had the RX for the Xanax and I do keep it in my medicine cabinet but I accidentally dumped it in bed (where she was napping) the other day but I was pretty sure I found them all. My bf smokes weed sometimes and may have dropped a little. He's quitting now, he feels so bad. We don't have kids. I love my puppy so much and will never get over it if she's not okay. Once again, no lectures. People make mistakes. Remember, we've all done something stupid.

2006-11-19 11:25:18 · 17 answers · asked by SHELTIELUVER 3 in Dogs

We have two kittens age 6 1/2 and 8 1/2 months. We have only had them since September 1st.

We have a very small house. We would like a cut tree, but know they will attack it.

Any suggestions?

2006-11-19 11:16:07 · 28 answers · asked by Hedicat 3 in Cats

does a male dog have to be a certain age before he is "better" at breeding?

2006-11-19 11:10:38 · 14 answers · asked by c 3 in Dogs

I need ideas for a turtle habitat

2006-11-19 11:09:35 · 6 answers · asked by hmmm 1 in Reptiles

for some reason my algea eater is behind the heater ar the filter thing that sticks in the water anyone now why he is doing that?

2006-11-19 11:07:42 · 10 answers · asked by rkumar386 2 in Fish

My cat twinkie is the baby cat. And he gets along with honey the middle cat but dosnt with anniebell the oldest cat. Everytime anibell comes in twinkie runs over to her and pounces all over her and wont let go, unless i go over there and make him let go. Annibell didnt even do anything she just sits there until twinkie comes...

2006-11-19 11:07:22 · 8 answers · asked by x55xm 1 in Cats

I have a Dachund/Chihuahua mix and he is 11 months old. Well he has started doing this more and more and I am not sure what the problem is. He will pee and walk at the same time. Kinda like dogs do when they are scared or excited except he just does it for no reason at all. Anyone know what the problem could be???

2006-11-19 11:05:25 · 6 answers · asked by momofangels76 1 in Dogs

need help on a cockatoo what to feed him and why does he hate men and can we make him like them

2006-11-19 10:59:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

2006-11-19 10:56:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

My german shepard will be 10 years old next month. Her nose is peeling and really dried out. Her nostrils are wet and she seems fine but its the peeling that Im worried about. And YES I will make an appointment for the vet. Just have never seen this.

2006-11-19 10:55:12 · 8 answers · asked by sunset12211 3 in Dogs

i like want a dog, but i'm so scared of dog **** and afraid of the idea of pcking one up.

2006-11-19 10:55:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have just bought an Alexandrine Parrot. She is lovely. She is 8 weeks old and had been hand reared. I am after some advise on what I should feed her to keep her healthy. Also can anyone tell me how to train her. I work all day and at night time I will be spending time with her. I woudl like to get her used to me and my partner and for her to be able play happily be herself when we are not home. I have set up the spare bedroom in my house for her. I have put a large rope around the room and have conected it to her cage. She seems to like it. She isnt doing much at the moment. She has only been home for a day, I am sure she will get more comfortable over time. I am worried I am not giving her enough toys to play with. I am going shopping today to get some wooden toys, I know I need to get edible ones because they love to chew. What else should I get her. I gave her some apricot last night and she loved it, what else shoudl I give her apart from the seed mix?

2006-11-19 10:52:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

She's never owned a fish before.... she wants a fish though. Something that can fit in a bowl or 2.5 gallon tank... I know she likes cories and bettas... What about a betta, cory, and shrimp for a 2 1/2 gallon? WHAT SHOULD I GET???

2006-11-19 10:52:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2006-11-19 10:52:06 · 8 answers · asked by dragon_726 1 in Dogs

2006-11-19 10:47:58 · 23 answers · asked by antony s 1 in Other - Pets

a reg home oven

2006-11-19 10:47:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I have been feeding three feral cats outside for the past several months. They were originally left there by their mother when they were kittens. I tried to catch them, but couldn't. Now they're about 6 or 7 months old. I love these guys like they were my own kids. They've become friendly and playful, and I named them all. Now, I have to part with some of them, and it breaks my heart. If I leave them running wild in my back yard, the females will get pregnant and have litters all over the place. Not only that, but they could easily get run over or injured in some way. Thank God they haven't so far. There are some very cruel people in this world
who like to torture animals for the fun of it, and I have some real jerks for neighbors. I want to find these little guys a place to live, without them ending up being euthanized or confined to a small cage for the rest of their lives. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. Sick answers will be reported.

2006-11-19 10:47:25 · 15 answers · asked by Road Trip 3 in Cats