Pets - 29 November 2006

2006-11-29 17:08:12 · 24 answers · asked by Lynn W 1 in Dogs

2006-11-29 17:06:01 · 16 answers · asked by whisperwind1 1 in Cats

My dog (12 yo lab/samoyed) has obtained a rash on her rear underside about a 2 months ago. It has since become raw, scabbed, raw again and appearing as thick scabs around ears, mouth and underneath front legs (in armpit area.) She has been on strong antibiotics for the 3rd time now (baytril and cephalexin), gets a bath with medicated shampoo, has had urine tests and blood work done (tests negative cancer, worms, tick fever) and still the bloodwork comes up as no results from the vets. Any insights to what this may be?

2006-11-29 17:05:34 · 4 answers · asked by pman 1 in Dogs

My dog has absolutely terrble gas. She's never had anything like it before. I think she may also have an upset tummy. Is there anything I can give her? Tums or something? By the way the pups are 3 1/2 weeks old and have been feeding them puppy food mixed with a formula recipe I got from the vet. I have been giving her the leftovers, which usually doesn't amount to much with 10 pups to feed!!!LOL Could this be the culprit?

2006-11-29 16:53:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Have just bought a second hand fish tank - I will be cleaning it with vinegar and then letting the filter run through it for a couple of weeks. Should I then add plants and let them settle in before I start adding fish or do the plants need the fish to thrive

2006-11-29 16:51:10 · 6 answers · asked by Tim H 1 in Fish

I would also like to know how much one would cost?

2006-11-29 16:48:43 · 2 answers · asked by skg21181 1 in Dogs

does the goldfish say

2006-11-29 16:46:15 · 9 answers · asked by ? 2 in Cats

I have a 50 gallon tank, and the turtle in there is only about 6 inches long and i really want a new turtle

2006-11-29 16:40:20 · 3 answers · asked by Tricia T 1 in Reptiles

then i smelled how putrid it was can it cause brain damage to kitty

2006-11-29 16:39:56 · 20 answers · asked by ? 2 in Cats

Do you think this is a good idea?
If not, why?
If yes, do you think I should get a yorkie that is a puppy or an adult?

2006-11-29 16:39:34 · 5 answers · asked by ooopancakeooo 2 in Dogs

Any help with my over protectiveness for my kitty will help - especially personal experience. Found out my cat is pregnant about 2wks ago - currently she is probably about 7wks pregnant.
(Dont know for sure nor can the vet tell me)
At what point can I feel the kittens move in her belly??
Where can I place my hands to feel?? I have tried but don't feel any movement nor little bodies - HELP!

2006-11-29 16:38:25 · 9 answers · asked by alea_hc 2 in Cats

My little Chahuahua (spell check) is so tiny she is on every thing.. she is 10 weeks and I still cant get her potty train and to stop chewing everything. What shall i do?

2006-11-29 16:37:32 · 12 answers · asked by Lori M 1 in Dogs

I have 3 cats that are all vaccinated and the cat doesn't seem to bother them too much. It has been hanging around for a year now and I leave food out for him but he won't come within 50 feet of me! I'm just concerned 'cause they're predicting horrible snowstorms and hoping he'll make it another winter. I don't want to call animal control 'cause I know he'll never be adopted out 'cause he is so wild and will be put down. And since our cats are vaccinated and de-wormed, I don't see the problem with him hanging out. I think other neighbors leave food out, too.

2006-11-29 16:34:27 · 12 answers · asked by SHELTIELUVER 3 in Cats

Can a fish drown?

2006-11-29 16:27:45 · 43 answers · asked by June 2 in Fish

I find the history of the domestication of pets fascinating. I'm very interested to find myself part of it.

We have a sweet pair of opposite-sex cats. They're both extremely nice to look at*, have good personalities, etc. They eat only the best cat foods and treats we can find, see the vet regularly, live indoors but get exercised and played with; they have a great life for a pair of house cats.

The female was spayed recently, and the guy goes in to get his "niblets" (vet's term) off in a week.

Which makes me think about how many sick, ill-treated, un-socialised cats are out there reproducing, and how much of the cat population comes from a bad home, or no home.

Yes, breeders, etc etc, but: those are all purebreds, and there're a number who're worried about appearance over health and personality.

No wonder, I thought, that cats revert to being feral so easily. All the best cats are 'fixed'!

It makes for an odd thing in the history of domesticating them.

Thoughts?

2006-11-29 16:26:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

For the last couple of days he has been acting like he is broken. He trys to swim but he just can't go any where. I changed his water and put him in a smaller tank hoping he would rest. I don't know what to do!!!! I read that if you put them in the freezer he will just go to sleep, is this true?? I don't think I can murder him, any other suggestions???

2006-11-29 16:26:10 · 19 answers · asked by wisher 1 in Fish

My 5 month old Pemboke Corgi loves to chew on his pee pads.
I cannot make him stop; I've put the bitter spray on the edges, scolded him, and used the old spray bottle trick.

I've even bought a pad holder, but he can still rip it out!

Any suggestions?

Oh, and if you want, heres a photo of him :D
http://i17.tinypic.com/351zkup.jpg

2006-11-29 16:25:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2006-11-29 16:22:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have 2 questions...
1)Is it ok to breed a toy poodle with a teacup poodle?
2)And if so, should I breed my toy poodle that has papers with a teacup poodle that doesn't?

2006-11-29 16:21:01 · 15 answers · asked by mammaoflilguy 1 in Dogs

2006-11-29 16:20:15 · 9 answers · asked by ALEE V 1 in Dogs

\I would like to know is this a normal occurance

2006-11-29 16:14:48 · 3 answers · asked by friedrod 1 in Dogs

My dog's nose is wet just so u all know.

2006-11-29 16:12:11 · 11 answers · asked by missgigglebunny 7 in Dogs

On average how many times should an adult toy breed be taken outside to eliminate. I'm thinking about eventually getting a smaller dog. I have a golden retriever and take her out 3-4 time a day, could i put a smaller dog on this schedual. Also, i understand that toy breeds are hard to potty train, but eventually can you do it without any accidents.

2006-11-29 16:11:52 · 6 answers · asked by miaran53 2 in Dogs

He just turned 1 and his nose is fading. Is this normal? He's a golden retriever. Thanks for your answers.

2006-11-29 16:11:51 · 7 answers · asked by poopie 2 in Other - Pets

I have a cocker spaniel and he has been really slow, he has been vomitting this white foamy looking stuff and he is breathing really fast,he's not active at all! He doesnt have an appetite at all...Please help ........(People With Serious responses only)

2006-11-29 16:02:34 · 9 answers · asked by creamy_delight5 1 in Dogs

2006-11-29 16:00:59 · 4 answers · asked by katerina 1 in Dogs

I've had my cat for about a year and a half now. I am a member of the shelter where I adopted here, yet they haven't sent me anything about my cat needing shots. Anyway, is it recommended, or required, that I take my cat to see a vet every year for a shot?


By the way ...She's an indoor cat, and never exposed to other cats.

2006-11-29 15:58:36 · 15 answers · asked by Kiya 2 in Cats

2006-11-29 15:53:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

We have two ferrets & know matter what we do they smell up my whole house.We give them a bath,put special drops in there water & they still stink.

2006-11-29 15:52:41 · 8 answers · asked by devilish101280 1 in Other - Pets

I have a 9 year old male cat. He is not nice most of the time, not a lap cat and likes to be by himself alot. He only wants you to pet him when he comes to you and only for a short time. He was not always like this, but when I got him back from the vet from being fixed and declawed...(which I will never do to another cat)...he was a nightmare! Any reasons why he came back to me like that and is getting another kitty out of the question...if not would male or female be better?

2006-11-29 15:51:11 · 12 answers · asked by Ana 1 in Cats