Pets - 2 December 2006

I have a cat that has had two abscesses. The first on his chest required surgery and tubes to help drain. The second was earlier this year and the vet just had me apply creams and disinfect area. Now, he has the "bump" that we now know means he is about to have yet another incident. From what I have gathered its not a life or death thing but its very disturbing to see. The cat literally has a hole in it. Is there any way to prevent this current abscess from becoming what the others did? Second part: he is and indoor/outdoor kitty that is huge and thinks he needs to tangle with anything that comes on his land including racoons and dogs so he tends to get scratches and bites often which I think is what leads to the abscess right? If not, is there a way to prevent them? Thanks!

2006-12-02 19:09:32 · 9 answers · asked by Jill K 2 in Cats

My hamster escaped exactly eight days ago, and I set the bucket traps and looked everywhere, but I have not had any luck finding her. I am told she may be in the wall. Well, if she died (god bless her), how long would it take before I would know it? And, if you have any experience with this and would know about whether I would need to drill in a hole in the wall or something, please share it.

This sucks!

2006-12-02 18:51:55 · 18 answers · asked by quincy 3 in Other - Pets

he had been doing ok and was starting to go into hybernation and then i wake up in the morning and i notice he is stiff and dry so i knew he passed away. i took a look and i noticed that the bottom part of his mouth was darker than usual and i also noticed a green spot on his stomach. what does this mean he died from?

2006-12-02 18:49:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

I'm thinking about betting a Brussels griffon, Chinese crested, chaweenie, possibly a Chihuahua. i want something that doesn't have a lot of hair and will be mainly a indoor dog. bald is better. if you have experience in this please let me know

2006-12-02 18:45:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

PLEASE HELLLLP

2006-12-02 18:43:40 · 11 answers · asked by Serenity88 1 in Birds

Pick From:

Bubbles
Peachie

2006-12-02 18:42:53 · 16 answers · asked by Tahraneeee SYnix;; 1 in Cats

The ring is right around pupil and gets larger as the pupil dilates. Its really pretty and I have never seen this before. I researched and discovered its called Heterochromia. My question is whether this is really what she has or if her eyes are still changing. I thought final eye color was established by this age. Thanks for any answers you have!

2006-12-02 18:41:02 · 2 answers · asked by Jill K 2 in Cats

2006-12-02 18:39:04 · 5 answers · asked by Tahraneeee SYnix;; 1 in Cats

If you just sieve out the solid cat poo and flush it down the loo, it is a problem? I use lightweight litter so there is some gravel stuck to it. Also, when she uses the litter, she sometimes spills some gravel outside. What is the best litter tray design to avoid this?

2006-12-02 18:32:45 · 13 answers · asked by melias 2 in Cats

i found one a year ago but now i cant find it, it had a enormous list of dogs and there personalities and traits. any help?

2006-12-02 18:31:18 · 2 answers · asked by Green Grenades 3 in Dogs

I saw one that looked like him when I visited my puppy at the animal hospital.

2006-12-02 18:23:04 · 8 answers · asked by Kermie 2 in Dogs

ok i have a new redtail boa. ive had her for about a month or so and now shes ready to shed. i know because of the eyes got all milky and everything. i kept it humid and everything. but now her eyes are back to normal and theres no shed in the tank. i watched her and kept a eye on here and didnt see a sighn of the shed coming off now i cant find it. how long does it take to shed? its been about a week now since her eyes first got grey. did she shed or will it come??

2006-12-02 18:18:06 · 4 answers · asked by andy s 2 in Reptiles

My father and i found a small bird on the road when driving. Dad took his shirt off and grabbed the bird. We put it in a box in a dark room covered in a blanket but dad seems to think it's going to die of shock. It's just staying still but it's deffinetly alive. Should i ring the wildlife rehabilitators or not? Will it die before they get here or will it be ok?
Please hurry.

2006-12-02 18:13:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

Ok. So I have been riding western for most of my life and just now have the craving to jump. So my parents bought me an english jumping saddle, but they ride western so they can't teach me. My horse, Snowflake, is a 13.2hh western POA. How can I teach her to start jumping? What methods should I use that work on cavelettis and jumps.

2006-12-02 18:08:18 · 8 answers · asked by Sidney 1 in Other - Pets

he's going o.s for work for a couple of years. he's a great mate and his kelpie's great. Its just my border collies scared of him.he's deffinately not the alfa dog when it comes to those two. They still get on well but should i displace my dog in his own home like that.

2006-12-02 17:57:11 · 7 answers · asked by eLad 2 in Dogs

2006-12-02 17:51:59 · 11 answers · asked by outlawtorn1379 2 in Fish

2006-12-02 17:47:42 · 8 answers · asked by coldfire5418 3 in Dogs

I went home for 2 weeks and brought my cats with me. I couldn't stand leaving them behind for that long. We had a great time but there were complications on the flight back. I wont get them until Tuesday, that is if everything goes as planned.

I miss them so much, I'd just like to hear some fun stories of your pets.

Here's one of mine:
While I was home I split the time up, half of it with my in-laws, and the other half with my family. When I was with my family I brought my younger cat only. He has never seen dogs before and was so great with my parents 2 dogs. All night long he would pace the house and meow constantly. I think he was looking for his brother (who I had left with my in-laws for the time being). It was cute that he missed him so much and made new friends with my parents' pets, but annoying that I couldn't sleep and that he woke up the whole house at night.

2006-12-02 17:44:27 · 8 answers · asked by ur a Dee Dee Dee 5 in Other - Pets

2006-12-02 17:37:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

We let the cat out and she hasent come back for hours. Can she die we are worried sick.

2006-12-02 17:29:57 · 10 answers · asked by new_musk2003 2 in Cats

2006-12-02 17:23:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Ok so i want to get into reining and i am teaching my 2 year old colt to rein. He is very athletic and can do what i need him to if he tries. I need some training advice and tips please. And also does a braided leather hackamore and curb bit good to teach him to stop and slide and to turn. If not what bits are good for this. Please and Thank you.

2006-12-02 17:22:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I got a new kitten today. The thing is on the floor under my computer desk there's alot of wires. My kitten, Tobey, keeps trying to play with them. How do I make him leave wires alone?

2006-12-02 17:17:24 · 8 answers · asked by Lachelle 3 in Cats

He also develops sores under his front legs near his chest amd near his groin. Is this some kind of skin allergy? I paid a lot of money for him and he is supposed to be of sound breeding health wise. Are skin sores a sign of a defect for a pure bred?

2006-12-02 17:16:35 · 4 answers · asked by toontownfanatic 2 in Dogs

Could she be sick?

2006-12-02 17:08:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Seven years ago I gave my Mom a chihahua for her B-day.I know they're 1 person dogs but he's nice to everyone but me.When I got him I kept him in a dog carrier for 2 days and couldn't coax him out . I've never hurt him on the contrary i've done all I could to win him over. He's come along a little but not much,I can only get near him thats all,once he ate jerky from my hand but only with Mom around.How can I win him over 7 years is long to hold a grudge!!he's got to get over it right??We've made progress but little and slowly.Sometimes I think he enjoys it cause Mom says he looks for me when Im not around and seems to miss me!!Is this a game to him or is there a chance for reconciliation between me and the little mutt?! I like him and would like to someday pet and give him affection but I cant even pick him up now what do I do have I in someway scarred him by scaring him,Once I chased him round the house but didn't hurt him he's very spoiled its ridiculous!!!!

2006-12-02 17:08:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2006-12-02 17:05:17 · 5 answers · asked by Amanda M 1 in Dogs

I have a cat at home - he's about 6 years old (I'm at college) and he's been exhibiting some strange symptoms. For one, he's lost about a pound and a half, but he still seems to have a good appetite. Another thing, we just brought him back from my Dad's house to live with us (and two other cats). And we noticed that he's been spraying on clothes left out in the bathroom. The litter boxes are kept clean, but this doesn't seem to help and our veterinarian has taken blood tests for kidney and thyroid problems - both came back negative. His urine tested positive for microscopic blood, but she does not think this is the cause. I don't know if this could be realated to fleas or ticks- both him and his brother were given medicine to take care of it before we brought them home. Serious answers please! I need to find out what's wrong ASAP!!!

2006-12-02 17:01:35 · 6 answers · asked by On a Mission 3 in Cats

2006-12-02 17:01:24 · 9 answers · asked by ReChanda T 1 in Dogs

on average it is about 30 degrees or colder outside this time of year. The birds are in the house and I set the heat to about 60 degrees at night. Could it have been too cold at night for them.

Could it be that the birds sensed the depression and stress I've been going through lately and the vibes gave them a heart attack.

Could it be the aroma from the spicy food that my mother in law cooked.

Its not the food or water we gave to the birds. and the birds always had food and water.

2006-12-02 16:54:19 · 17 answers · asked by bradlitazole 2 in Birds