Pets - 29 November 2006

2006-11-29 11:58:44 · 13 answers · asked by BOOTS! 6 in Cats

I have an eight month old St. Bernard who weighs about 100 pounds. Until recently she has been fine to bring in and give a bath to and also fine getting her in a car. The other day I wanted to give her a bath and she practically broke my arm struggling to stay as far away from the tub as she could get. I then called the local groomers and they set up an appointment for her. When it was time to get her in the car she totally flaked out again. There is no way that I could get her in the vehicle and I ended up having to cancel my appointment. She is not agressive in any sense of the word but she can definially throw her weight around and get out of doing whatever it is that she doesn't want to do. I don't even know where to begin working with her. She just has me so frustrated. She is actually my fiance's dog as I am use to smaller dogs such as Miniature Dashshunds and Yorkies. I did use to work as a groomer but never had to deal with such a large dog. Thanks.

2006-11-29 11:58:31 · 2 answers · asked by Kelly K 1 in Dogs

had a bad experience with a dog rescue, puppy died 4 days after getting. Dog breeders get $500 and up for purebreeds, just want a puppy not a trophy.

2006-11-29 11:57:18 · 5 answers · asked by roger w 2 in Dogs

My 1-year-old dog Bear started coughing/weezing dryly this afternoon. He is still eating and acting normal. I was told if you press on the neck of a dog with kennel cough, it'll cough; he did. He has had contact with one dog, and I don't think she is vaccinated against it. I don't want to take him to the vet (I'm on a tight budget.) Are there any things around the house I could use to treat his cough? Also, are there any more signs I should be concerned about?

2006-11-29 11:56:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I am pregnant so have been a little more emotional than usual and find myself crying every now and then. I started noticing that my cat always come up to my face when I cry and rubs his head on mine, purrs and tries licking my tears. Do they know when we are upset and are they trying to make us feel better?

2006-11-29 11:54:30 · 18 answers · asked by Michelle 2 in Other - Pets

I look after other people dogs a lot.
Often when you tell a dog off for misbehaving they are initially shocked and may be aloof for awhile.
But after a certain time they act as if the incident did not happen.

So do dogs have a short memory (not like cats) and forget that they were punished , or do they actually forgive their carers and accept them as merely human?

2006-11-29 11:53:31 · 6 answers · asked by ixlinxs 5 in Dogs

I got a free hamster from a friend and I wanna have a guess on how long it'll live.
Thank You

2006-11-29 11:52:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2006-11-29 11:51:58 · 5 answers · asked by Laydee Y 2 in Birds

i need to know he really needs a way to get to school. i would worry about him if he rides on a longbus because kids make fun of him and poke at him. Soemtimes he starts having seizures and kids laugh and poke at him. Does he have a right to ride the short bus?

2006-11-29 11:51:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

My cat purrrs when he gets cozy with me. What is he trying to say?

2006-11-29 11:50:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

how do i breed snails? i have 2, but snails r both male and female right? so they mate with themselves? and does anyone know where u can find live plants somewhere in wiscosin?

2006-11-29 11:50:40 · 3 answers · asked by ::h:o:l:l:i:s:t:e:r:: 2 in Fish

whats a good pet turtle

2006-11-29 11:50:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

I have a 50 gal. tank and a top of the line filter so I don't think that the amonia and waste will be a prob.
I have 4 goldfish and they are pretty big and I have one pleco I would like to know what other fish other than goldfish I could put in there?
I had a african clawed frog but I think they ate him :(

2006-11-29 11:46:19 · 7 answers · asked by hannahwight 1 in Fish

I think hes sick. Its huge amounts, Boy, 7yrs old, Rott-Dober. Breed

And it smells like FISH HORRIBLY. He ALWAYS has to go pee. Im really worried. Im only 14 and my mom said that she can take him to the vet next week. Is that to late? Whats wrong with my Thor?

2006-11-29 11:43:48 · 14 answers · asked by M 3 in Dogs

Just want opinions

2006-11-29 11:42:43 · 15 answers · asked by B 3 in Fish

i just got a lovebird 5 days ago. i play with it but it is still afraid of me. it hardly chirps and never make noise. it chirps only when i hold it to take it out. and that chirp is in distress not chirp cos it's happy to see me.

2006-11-29 11:42:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

Does anyone know how do I grow plants on driftwood/other aquarium wood??
I saw these people in the aquarium store did it. They grow a bunch of small plants on some dried wood. It looks like a drift wood to me.
Anyone have any idea how? and what kind of plants I need?

2006-11-29 11:41:51 · 5 answers · asked by zleeeeepies 1 in Fish

why do people say u hav to change only 10-30% of your fish tank even if the water is still going to stay dirty? tell me how u clean ur 10 GALLON tank. otherwise answer my question......and how much is ten to thirty percent of water anyway?

2006-11-29 11:41:42 · 5 answers · asked by ? 1 in Fish

I ride hunters and we like our horses a little "plump" if ya know what I mean. My horse is slender, but not skinny or anything. I feed ultimate finish with my horses feed but it doesn't make him a fat as as I want him to be. We have lots of shade at my house and not grass whatsoever so we feed our horses hay 3 times a day with hay. Do you recomend alfalfa? I heard that works if you feed some of that to them every day. What else though? Beet pulp? Please serious answers only.

2006-11-29 11:38:45 · 14 answers · asked by Brandi 2 in Other - Pets

2006-11-29 11:35:25 · 7 answers · asked by shawwty87 1 in Fish

i need to know JUST EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!about mini horses and falabella ponies. websites much appreciated
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2006-11-29 11:34:13 · 4 answers · asked by Rose Wallace Goldaline 3 in Other - Pets

We will stop often for them to crawl around the car and such. But we have 2 kittens and were thinking of bringing them to my family for a 3 day christmas vacation. The kittens will not be left without us (the parents they know) for more than an hour or 2. People do it often with dogs, so I am just curious, it will be easier than finding a sitter. We will bring their toys, same food, same litter and probably will limit them to a certain part of my mom's house that has enough room to roam. Plus they will have eachother which they can't live without!

2006-11-29 11:33:40 · 9 answers · asked by h.marieh 2 in Cats

i hav two baby fishes in my 1 gallon tank..one eats the food and one doesnt...when they get to know each other, will the one that eats the food show the other fish how? (cause i just got the fish today)

2006-11-29 11:32:01 · 3 answers · asked by ? 1 in Fish

i feed him a very well balanced diet low in fat.

2006-11-29 11:30:25 · 2 answers · asked by norb4423 3 in Dogs

2006-11-29 11:30:09 · 10 answers · asked by kelleygaither2000 1 in Fish

My fiance and I have two new-born twin girls. I'm 22, and we're getting married this summer, mind you. Our lives are great, and we have a pretty big house, so I was just wondering if any of you knew of some great dog breeds that are good around babies and children. They can be big or small, but I'd prefer small, and they need to be great around babies. I'd really appreciate the answers, because we want to adopt a dog. We may not adopt one just yet though, but we do plan on it. Please leave serious answers only! And I'd appreciate details about that type of dog. A best answer will be chosen, so please help out! Thanks in advance!

2006-11-29 11:29:56 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

how can u prevent dirty fish tanks every other two days? i dont feed my fish a lot and it makes a big mess. and since the fish need the right bactiria in their tank, can u let them make the tank dirty as they want it. (not as in make it dirty as in really dirty.) cause it looks pretty cloudy in their tank every other 2 days...answer all questions please

2006-11-29 11:19:07 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1 in Fish

Our oldest cat (a child to us) has been getting sick, and was recently diagnosed with liver problems. For many, many years he has had a bad hip...and would stumble off to the side every once in a while when he walked. A few years ago he started developing lumps all over his body that the vet called (fat deposits?)...and said were harmless. In the past 1/2 year or so...(especially in the past month or two)...he has been losing weight (he is down to 6.2 lbs) and having more trouble walking. (he now falls from side to side with almost every step) It has been a week since his last visit...he has been on 2 meds (ClavaMox and Lact/Milk Thistle Mix)...and been put on a strict diet. He seems to eat fine...drinks a lot of water...urinates lots (usually wherever he wants) and seems to sleep with his eyes open...we are worried seeing no improvement. The vet offered to change meds, x-ray (looking for a mass,) do an ultrasound...or a biopsy on his liver. Or they can experiment with steriods. HELP!!

2006-11-29 11:15:05 · 11 answers · asked by Sunshine 1 in Cats

I have a 2 year old male that already has 8 points..one major. Just had OFA's done and he has one hip that is mild.
The question is..do I continue to show him and finish him, then have him nuetered, or neuter now because it is unethical to show a dog that will not be used for breeding???????????

2006-11-29 11:13:16 · 15 answers · asked by the NEWF is BACK!!!! 2 in Dogs

Why does my cat suck on her fur and my clothes? It almost seems like she is trying to nurse from it but she is way too old to still be nursing, I think she is about 8 months old. I just think this is weird and I have never had a cat do that. Thanks in advance!

2006-11-29 11:11:28 · 14 answers · asked by cmsmith114 3 in Cats