Pets - 22 November 2006

I read this article today (http://ontariospca.ca/press_releases/200... about a couple in Ontario charged with several accounts of cruelty between 1964 and 2005 - involving over 800 animals. Do you think these people should be banned for life from owning animals?

Canadians - would you be willling to write your MP to request them to re-consider Bill C-50?

2006-11-22 05:29:43 · 10 answers · asked by family_matters 3 in Other - Pets

2006-11-22 05:29:43 · 35 answers · asked by NEWYORK-ARKANSAS 1 in Dogs

I took her to the vet who, after a thorough exam and blood tests, found nothing wrong. The dog refused the prescription dog food (after about a teaspoonful) and the next day ate about 2 teaspoons of baby food. Today - nothing. The dog is drinking small amounts of water and does urinate. She doesn't appear to be losing weight as of yet. Anyone else had this problem and if so, any suggestions?

2006-11-22 05:28:19 · 5 answers · asked by grandmutt 2 in Dogs

2006-11-22 05:28:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i have 2 bunnies that were given to me this summer. when i went to pick them up they were put out in the sun with no food or water, they were also shedding and there was poop cake all over the bottom of their cage. i brought them home and let them roam free in our backyard (it's big and fenced in) and had them checked out. their in great health now and are doing just fine. the only problem i have now, which is really gross, is that there is rabbit pellets all over my backyard. does anyone have any idea ow to clean something like this up? it's nasty and i want to take care of it asap so my children can go outside and play in the yard. i've tried to blast them with the water hose, but it didn't help at all. any advice is appreciated.

2006-11-22 05:26:49 · 6 answers · asked by portuguese_tease 2 in Other - Pets

2006-11-22 05:26:42 · 5 answers · asked by Kayla B 1 in Dogs

I havent read any rude answers from him all day. If he did get a job what do you think it is?
Sewer inspector?

2006-11-22 05:25:48 · 6 answers · asked by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 in Dogs

She was a rescued abused animal and is slightly skittish. My Boys adore her but I have to keep her outside mostly cuz altho she scratches like crazy to come in, she just silently disappears when she needs to dump a mountain on my floor, she gets into trash, steals food and can't hear me when i shout..."GRACIE!!! NO!!" What do I Do? I have no money . None! so a shock collar is out of the question??

2006-11-22 05:25:07 · 9 answers · asked by the23FireKeep 4 in Dogs

I have a spotted python, Cleopatra - she's 4 years old. She has not eaten since August 20th. She has shed twice since then. For a while she was REALLY active, like she was hunting - so I'd give her a live mousie and sh'd just follow it around - not even striking. I consulted a local herpetologist and he said that maybe she was looking for a mate....well I'm not set up for breeding (plus, spotteds are hard to find around here)...so I pushed the temp in her cage up another 5 degrees (87 degrees). That settled her down, but now she still isn't eating. She comes out from under her little tree cave to drink, she shed again last week........I'm worried about her.

I don't want to force feed her if I don't absolutely have to!

Any suggestions? Help?!?!

2006-11-22 05:23:21 · 9 answers · asked by Jeniphish 2 in Reptiles

I have an 8 mth old (neutered) male kitty who has black & white whiskers. every little whisker is white near his face and black where it ends. I have a 2 yr. old (spayed) female who just has plain grey whiskers. so does anybody have or know of a cat who has had multi-colored whiskers? I'm just curious. I've never seen a cat with whiskers like that. they're either all white or grey. it's rather unusual to me. thanks for the answers ahead of time!!

2006-11-22 05:22:52 · 10 answers · asked by *miss lily* 3 in Cats

i have a red eared slider that i bought from some people, they had her in a cardborad box for months, i knew that wasnt good so i rushed her home and put her in clean water with my other baby one. but then i noticed her shell is cracked, shes missing two nails in her front hands and where the nails are gone its super red and the bottem of her shell is bright red all over. what do i do to help her? does she have a disease? should i remove her from my other turtle and put her in a new tank? is my other turtle gonna get sick? please help me

2006-11-22 05:19:52 · 7 answers · asked by Angelica 1 in Reptiles

who do you think is stronger and will win a fight the lion or the tiger?

2006-11-22 05:15:14 · 10 answers · asked by irma 3 in Cats

2006-11-22 05:14:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My female cat keeps marking her space on my sofa but really no where else in the house. I am getting her fixed soon but for the time being is there anything I can use household wise to get the smell out?

2006-11-22 05:12:28 · 11 answers · asked by jbriss2113 1 in Cats

After asking which fish would be the best for my tank..I have decided on a few choices that still need to be narrowed down. I have one betta, and 2 kuhli loaches, 20 gal tank. I was thinking, zebra danio,s Black Neon Tetras, Bloodfin Tetras, 2 more kuhli loaches, which ones would be best, how many.

2006-11-22 05:11:56 · 5 answers · asked by Clint R 1 in Fish

2006-11-22 05:11:54 · 29 answers · asked by leesheen20 1 in Dogs

2006-11-22 05:07:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2006-11-22 05:06:44 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

do they live long?

2006-11-22 05:01:31 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

he is in good health and he has a cat litter tray upstairs and downstairs and we have a dog flap for him and the dogs.he is male and neutered. he has been doing this for about a year or so now it is beginning to get on my nerves. he never does it any where else and you know when he as done it on the window sill apart from the smell he doesnt appear to great you.why is he doing this hes always been a clean cat

2006-11-22 05:00:32 · 16 answers · asked by wendywoo 3 in Cats

Living in Fear of my five pound dog.

My dog Cjuo who is 3 months old and five pounds seems to be mad at the world. Cujo bite people, the cats, the furniture ANYTHING he can get his mouth on. We have tried yelling at him, time out’s, we have put him in his harness and hung him from the ceiling, he fights with other dogs (no matter how big or small) we have put furan objects in a can and shook it at him when doing something wrong, but all he does is bark at the can.

Please help me with any tips in training my dog. I cant live like this for much longer. Will this behavior ever go away?

2006-11-22 05:00:03 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2006-11-22 04:59:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

here's the link
http://www.amazon.com/Triops-Inc-767968930168-Triassic-Deluxe/dp/B000A6QMTM/sr=8-5/qid=1164217869/ref=pd_bbs_5/103-5854657-3188661?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games

do you think my fish would eat them?

2006-11-22 04:58:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

As you may know, Lake County, Ohio, resident William Whitlow, 23, was accused earlier this year of breaking into an Eastlake home and torturing seven animals, killing two of them. On November 6, Whitlow reportedly pleaded guilty to three charges, including two counts of cruelty to animals

Whitlow's charges stemmed from a May 30 incident in which he allegedly tossed three 3-week-old kittens against a wall before fatally soaking a fourth kitten with water and placing her in a freezer. Whitlow then evidently stomped on and crushed a fifth kitten and—apparently because she cried out in pain—cut her in half; her tail and one of her legs were tossed in the bed of an 8-year-old resident of the home. The defendant also apparently sprayed mace in the face of the kittens' mother and set a dog's tail on fire.

Should this man be put in jail? I think so.

2006-11-22 04:57:22 · 15 answers · asked by Jessica H. 3 in Cats

I know about the temperament and intelligence of the breed, and I find that appealing. However, I don't have a large home. It wouldn't have a yard to run in, and its exercise would have to be from time spent outside on walks and play time. I worry that I would be torturing it with such a set-up, even if I do devote enough time to it. What do you think?

2006-11-22 04:56:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Mine used the litter box, then washed his front paws - - in the toilet!

2006-11-22 04:53:36 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Mine takes the shrimp, hides under the table and growls so loud that it is hard to believe such a loud sound comes out of a little animal. He eats it and comes out for more.

then the show begins again.

2006-11-22 04:51:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

My dog vomited twice last night....a redish brown colored vomit with a syrupy texture. His belly looked like it was protruding more than usual. He also has increased thirst and uriniation. His nose is cool and wet and his gums are nice and pink and he has no diarhea. His behavior has not changed , he is still playful and hyper as usual and does not act sick. This morning, his belly is no longer protruding and he has not vomited since last night. He is eating fine but still is very thirsty. Well...I am worried that maybe he was throwing up blood, how do you know if your dog is vomiting blood??? I am thinking maybe he ate something bad but he seems hyper as usual, when he is sick he just sleeps and looks sick but he does not look sick. Should I take him to the vet?

2006-11-22 04:49:22 · 12 answers · asked by yeah 1 in Dogs

I've had my ball python for about 2 yrs now. When i bought him from Petco., He was the last in the tank and they said that he would snap at the store employees from time to time. In the 2 yrs i've had him, he never once snapped at me or bit me.

Within the past month he has developed a severe attitude problem. After he finished his last shed he began snapping at me whenever i tried to hold him. he still eats fine on his regular schedule but is to the point where even if i walk past the cage or attempt to hold him he is striking at me. Im not sure what to do.

I have him in a 20 gal. tank with a climbing tree, 1/2 log and water dish inside. The temperature and humidity are the same as i have had them for the past 2 yrs. I feed him 2 mice bi-weekly and hold him for about 30 min a day. It's been about a month since i have held him and im worried that he will continue to be aggressive and that i will not be able to hold him at all. Any help is greatly appreciated

2006-11-22 04:46:59 · 7 answers · asked by Troy 1 in Reptiles

2006-11-22 04:45:24 · 14 answers · asked by barkinne1 1 in Cats