Pets - 21 November 2006

He is a border collie, 8 months old. He shows no sign of pain when flexed just a persistent limp. The vet sent the xrays off to an orthopedic vet. surgeon. He suggested we try glucosamine, moderate exercise and if he's not better in 1-2 months consider the surgery. He painted a gloomy picture of the surgery however and the difficulty of the recovery period for a puppy. I only want to do what is best for the dog and apparently from what I read if you wait too long the surgery is no longer an option. How do you make a decision like this?

2006-11-21 07:20:23 · 6 answers · asked by it's me 4 in Dogs

I have no money to bring him to the vet right now. I gave him a bath with human shampoo..could he have had an allegic reaction? I was just wondering if there was any home remedies for this? They seem like they are getting a littlel better...But I feel really bad and I dont want him to get sick. He is Eating,drinking and acting normal PLEASE HELP ME!!!

2006-11-21 07:19:58 · 7 answers · asked by Shauntel S 1 in Dogs

My cats will do anything to get to olives! It's so weird. And they don't eat pieces of chicken. My dogs are vaccuums. One used to try to bury her treats in the house, running around and whining to find a good place! Then she'd resort to "digging" a hole in the carpet behind the chair (not a tuft moved!), push the bone under it and I swear she pushed the IMAGINARY dirt OVER where her bone was!
My cats think flowers delivered are for THEM. Oh, and our betta fish believes he's a shark and leaps up slightly out of the water to attack his food. (No he isn't starved!) Animals are fun and often full of adorable mischief. I look forward to hearing the peccadillos of other people's pets!

2006-11-21 07:19:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

He rarely goes outside and goes to the bathroom where he feels like.
Why doesnt he just go outside??

2006-11-21 07:19:45 · 6 answers · asked by Youdontneedto know 2 in Dogs

i have a 3yr old staffy, i have tried to breed her on the lst 2 seasons but i dont seem to get the timing right.
she seems to bleed for about 20 days or so, shall i try on days 11-14 regardless of her still bleeding or wait till the blood lightens?
many thxs all

2006-11-21 07:17:33 · 11 answers · asked by eyoremum2004 2 in Dogs

We tried shampooing the carpet,frebrezz it plugins in the room but the room stinks as if the people never cleaned up after the dog pee on it!It's too strong in there I have to close the door.Do I ask landlord to replace it?Can't put the kids in that room the smell is too strong.What should I do?????

2006-11-21 07:17:17 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

my dog sometimes humps when he gets excited. hes 1 year old and has been neutered. how can i make him not do it, its so embarrassing!

2006-11-21 06:59:03 · 12 answers · asked by imastressin' 2 in Dogs

Just a note to say thanks to all who seriously answered my biting puppies question....I have read about puppies behaviors to the person that was so rude, I just like to get different opinions and I think thats what this website is for..I have done all that was recommended to me already except getting the apple bitter spray...and will try that....As far as getting her spayed we will do so, we were in the process of breeding her professionally and had an unfortunate incident...I am not an irresponsible pet owner and have learned from this experience.....Thank you to those of you who wished me well with getting them new homes...I am hoping for them all to get the best homes with lots of love and attention.......

2006-11-21 06:57:30 · 5 answers · asked by tamrolson 2 in Dogs

2006-11-21 06:48:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

dog, When its not theirs. What im trying to say is how do they know if someone comes in there and says a dog name and its there how they know not to give it to the wrong person. The dog doesnt have a collar or anything on it.

2006-11-21 06:47:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i live in a nice suburb with little crime but i have two small children , how are they with children ?

2006-11-21 06:45:53 · 7 answers · asked by ? 2 in Dogs

how to keep the cage not smelling so bad?
and my guinna pig gets so scared when i have to take him out and my mom is going to make me clean the cage more then once a week? he also tries to bite me when i take him out?
please help

2006-11-21 06:45:10 · 7 answers · asked by gousa1991 4 in Other - Pets

2006-11-21 06:43:09 · 10 answers · asked by Michelle N 1 in Cats

ok my dog dead now me cant seem to find new one. me very bored now that dog gone.....u know any store that i can buy new dog there???!!! help me ! me to bored now he dead...

2006-11-21 06:40:32 · 9 answers · asked by sam r 2 in Dogs

2006-11-21 06:36:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

When I adopted him, he was never treated with any type of flea protection. His foster owner said she fed him Iams original and sent some home with me. I live with my boyfriend who already had a cat that was fed Purina One dry food. I mixed the Iams with the Purina food until he was eventually just on Purina because that's what we were used to feeding my boyfriends cat. I think he was eating Purina and staying indoors for about 5 months without any problems then he got out a few times and got fleas. That's when the scratching started. I treated the fleas with a flea shampoo but eventually had to take him to the vet because the scratching/biting was getting worse and he developed sores, poor guy was miserable. The vet didn't find any fleas or mites on him and diagnosed him with a food allergy but cannot pinpoint the problem. He administered a steroid shot, which works wonders but last only about 8 wks. I can't continue the shots for long as it can be damaging to my cats health. Help us!

2006-11-21 06:36:34 · 7 answers · asked by KDiddy 2 in Cats

My cat let out a terrible yelp. Now, it's walking with a limp.

2006-11-21 06:36:23 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2006-11-21 06:35:08 · 8 answers · asked by jonathon f 1 in Other - Pets

I have adopted a basset hound who is 1 year old. He was always kept outside so never potty trained. I want to keep him inside. Is it to late to try to potty train him? If not what is the best way to do so.

2006-11-21 06:34:41 · 8 answers · asked by xmas_babie75 1 in Dogs

2006-11-21 06:29:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

We adopted a puppy about a month ago and she is the sweetest thing, Loves people dogs, even cats. Does super in her obdience classes is picking up really fast, listens well. She is kind of a couch hog, trys to sneak up there. Hardley ever barks, she is about 14-16 weeks now. Also very laid back and intutive I was sick the other day and she would not leave my side followed me everywhere and slept by my bed.

They were dumped at the shelter so know ones knows what the might have been mixed with. (shelter said Sheperd but I think they just took a wild guess) We don't really care it has just been fun for us to guess and look up the diffrent types of dogs. My best guess is Boxer/ Lab. I would love to see what kind of guesses everyone else has. some characteristics not noticable in the photos are very webbed feet, slick super soft coat, black roof. She currently about 18lbs and very leggy thin muscular build

http://new.photos.yahoo.com/hrpurvis/album/1152921504614852143

2006-11-21 06:29:33 · 11 answers · asked by hrpurvis 2 in Dogs

Help, I have 9 pups that do nothing but bite each other and everyone around them....I have lots of puppy chew toys, stuffed animals and other toys for them to bite on, but not working...and they play hard, almost to the point of fighting, but they are very loveable puppies they love to be loved and give love back....Want to break them of biting every part of a person they can get a hold of, before they get new homes...How do I try to break them? worried about hurting them in the process and then make them more aggressive....Please help....Will be getting new homes in about 3 weeks..do not want them biting everyone that comes to look at them....I understand they are pups and everything is new to them and maybe just exploring, but the biting has to mellow out....Thanks...Serious responses please...Breeders help would be appreciated....my pups are black lab/pit bull cross we think they are part pit bull...my dog got out when in heat...

2006-11-21 06:24:39 · 13 answers · asked by tamrolson 2 in Dogs

Should I put baking soda in my brine shrimp tank???
The water amount is about 2 litters.
If so how much baking soda???

2006-11-21 06:21:26 · 1 answers · asked by Dog Person 1 in Fish

I am torn between getting a minature 12" Beagle Puppy or getting a Cocker Spaniel Puppy. What should I get and why?

2006-11-21 06:20:46 · 21 answers · asked by **sumluv** 2 in Dogs

daughter and family won't come for holidays unless we let them bring their 70 pound lab. with grandchildren under 8 , can't let them bring dog too. am i wrong?

2006-11-21 06:20:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

While we are home our 10 month old shep/collie mix is so good, but when we put him in the finshed basement while we go to work or go out, he's so bad, chewing the door, or whatever else he can find. he has plenty of toys and treats, food and water. He even started pulling some panelling off the wall and chewed the floor up, which was ok cuz we were going to rip it up anyway.

2006-11-21 06:20:33 · 9 answers · asked by Krissy 3 in Dogs

What can I feed my Brine Shrimp that won't kill them???
I've heard yeast is a source but I've also heard it can kill them.

2006-11-21 06:16:25 · 4 answers · asked by Dog Person 1 in Fish

My Female German Shepherd is fully house trained and was alwayfs a wonderful dog she was 1 yr 6 mths when she became pregnant (on purpose) and now she is nearing the end of her pregnancy and she has been having a lot of issues with going to the bathroom in the house. Is this something that usually comes with a pregnant dog or is this just her acting out against us for some reason?????????? Please help.
Beckwith

2006-11-21 06:12:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2006-11-21 06:11:29 · 16 answers · asked by chivasgirl310 1 in Dogs

I was just wondering if this was a sign of a health problem. He will drink water like no other, and he never stops drinking it. He will lay next to his water bowl and stick his whole face in it. And he will get into the shower with me, and just drink by the drain, until there is soap involved then he gets pissed and leaves. I have to change his water about 3 times a day because if a dont he will scream at me and put his food in there until he does.
Is there something medicaly wrong with him or does he just love water?

2006-11-21 06:04:33 · 19 answers · asked by Bre 2 in Other - Pets