Pets - 7 December 2006

My three year old male cat has been throwing up what looks like saliva, It has been doing this since he was a kitten but other than that he is mostly healthy, he throws up about 1/4 of a cup of saliva and it smells like some kind of chemical, My cat also does not drink water is there any way to get him to drink more water becuase his fur looks dirty and dry

2006-12-07 07:16:15 · 13 answers · asked by Pearl 3 in Cats

im looking to get ferret, but i dont kno were to get one for an affordable price

2006-12-07 07:14:57 · 6 answers · asked by dixie_boy_rebelsrock 1 in Other - Pets

We have a full grown 33lbs Lab-Chiuaua mix (don't ask) named Crash. He recently has been yelping randomly when he has been laying down. I noticed the problem two mornings ago. Crash came and layed down with me in the bed like he normally does after going outside. Well, when I moved to get up, he suddenly yelped. I barely touched him. It seemed to get worse later that day but then seemed to get better today. I'm wondering if he possibly pulled a muscle while playing? When he gets up and walks around he's fine. Also, he's eating/drinking as normal. He is not a chipper as he usually is, but he makes the effort. He only seems to yelp when he moves from laying down. He is now 6 years old. Anyone have the same experience? He just got over having a flu-bug about 3 days before, so we also wondered if that had anything to do with it.

2006-12-07 07:13:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

only come out all the way to the bulbis part if he has successfully ejaculated in the female? or would also come all the way out like that if he missed? he bred to our female and multiple times i saw it out like that, after he was on top of her can any one help, they tied once that i saw.

2006-12-07 07:11:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2006-12-07 07:11:27 · 4 answers · asked by tyler_blanchard 1 in Dogs

My female dog (ok ... *****, such a horrible word) is 18 months old. She is (was) due for a season & noticed late last week or Saturday her nipples were looking prominent. On Monday the first spots of blood were evident so we declared her officially in season and stopped contact with all other dogs. My worry is on Sunday she was off the lead over the park - she disappeared with a couple of other loose dogs momentarily then went charging off to the other end of the park at lightning speed to get away from them. Could one of these dogs have 'done the dirty deed' with her? She clearly is in season now but there is a lot less blood with this season than there have been with the previous 2 but she may have just got better at cleaning herself up. Can I ask owners of girl dogs/breeders, does this usually happen? Is there a chance she's going to be pregnant?
Not really interested in answers from people who have strong opinions on whether or not I should breed my dog, thanks.

2006-12-07 07:07:46 · 14 answers · asked by G 3 in Dogs

i am currently breeding mollies and i think that there were some snail predadors living in the tank before, and the snails weren't a problem but now there are hundreds of baby snails multiplying by the day and i don't know what to do with them because i heard that they can go into a hibernation so they could live without water for 5 years or so, and i don't know what to do...

2006-12-07 07:05:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Hello everybody!

I was looking into adopting a Chinchilla from a rescue. I've never had one before although I have had other exotics.

I was wondering if they smell, or smell bad. I know they take dust baths, but if he smells can I actually bathe it??

Thanks for the info!!

2006-12-07 07:02:56 · 12 answers · asked by the nothing 4 in Other - Pets

does anyone have a Abyssinian cat for sale or know where i can buy one in the state of Pa.

2006-12-07 07:02:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

My 11 month old Aussie is hyperactive always looking for something to do, tears her toys apart follows me everywhere I go always wants to either play or be picked up and totally torments my 4 year old Border Collie who just wants to relax,. the only way Ive been able to get her to calm her down is Rawhide but I know its not that good to give them to much Rawhide. I just want to know if there is some thing herbal I can give her to calm and relax her till she grows outta this stage.

2006-12-07 07:00:56 · 17 answers · asked by Arizona is Hot 2 in Dogs

I came home from doing my shopping and my 10 year old female cat was resting on large pillows in our bay window. I noticed that, as she tried to get up, she was stumbling. I went over to dislodge her claws and she wasn't stuck but she continued to stumble uncontrolably! I gently held on to her so she wouldn't fall off and hurt herself!

I have elpilepsy myslef, I've had it since I was 6 months old but I've been seizure free since 1993!

My questions are, other than hooking up my cat to an EEG machine, is there any other way to test her brain for seizure activity? Do they have medication to cope with seizures for cats? Do I have to go to a specialized vet or is this common?

Thank you for your helpful advice!

2006-12-07 06:57:27 · 6 answers · asked by ♥ Susan §@¿@§ ♥ 5 in Cats

He must have gotten into something outside because his tail is hard and sticky. I tried water on a washcloth but it barely did anything. What can I use to get it off his tail?

2006-12-07 06:56:43 · 6 answers · asked by DiVenanzo™ 5 in Cats

2006-12-07 06:53:07 · 6 answers · asked by erin12110 3 in Cats

i just cannot get my dog to go to the bathroom in the house any suggestions?

2006-12-07 06:52:39 · 12 answers · asked by josh m 1 in Dogs

We feed Artemis Fresh Mix Small Breed Adult - here's the ingredients - do you rate this as a top food?

Chicken, Turkey, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Lamb Meal, Brown Rice, Pearled Barley, Chicken Fat (Perserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Oatmeal, Egg Product, Salmon, Natural Chicken Flavor, Canola Oil, Flaxseed, Potatoes, Carrots, Peas, Apples, Cranberries, Dried Chicory Root, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Lecithin, Garlic, DL-Methionine, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Choline Chloride Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Inositol, Dehydrated Kelp, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Potassium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Sage Extract, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermantation Soulubles, Dried Enterococcus Faecium and Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus

2006-12-07 06:50:28 · 8 answers · asked by ? 4 in Dogs

Both of my dogs have had all their shots and are on heartguard and frontline but lately hey both have been taking turns throwing up a yellow snotty like substance. There is no chunks just liquid. I had asked a vet bt he didn't know what to tell me he said it would pass on its own but it has been going on for awhile now. After they throw up they playy and are fine. Has anyone ever had this happen to their dogs and what was the outcome?

2006-12-07 06:47:35 · 7 answers · asked by Sakora 5 in Dogs

No matter how much i take her for walks and let her out she insists on doing her business in the house. Does anyone have any tips on how to train her? Also the stench of her urine is over powering no matter how much i clean it and if you have tips on how to get rid of the smell it would be very appreciated!! lol.

2006-12-07 06:47:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have 2 blue heelers..1 male 1 female...my female is REALLY protective over me when it comes to my male trying to get in my lap and it usually causes a fight...I've tried the "showin them love at the same time to show em i care about both of them" but that doesnt work...If my male even moves towards me she has to block his path....My dogs are really well trained but when it comes to this no comands work...WHAT CAN I DO??

2006-12-07 06:44:32 · 3 answers · asked by Raychel 2 in Dogs

if an intruder broke into your house at night, or at the very least bark to let you know of the danger. if so what sort of dog do you have, or has this happened to you.

2006-12-07 06:44:24 · 53 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

It really disgusts me when I see people still wearing furs, etc. & acting like they're better than the rest of the world. It bothers me most of course for the reason that it's a poor little animal they're wearing. I wish I could stop this, but don't know how. One idea for now is to put it on myspace page, since I think a lot of people might view it. Help!

2006-12-07 06:43:08 · 1 answers · asked by darkshadows9 3 in Other - Pets

This is a serious question. Lately I've notice more 'eye drip' from my cat than normal. Today I've noticed that there is a dark, crusty formation around both of her eyes and it seems to bother her as she scratches at it. I'm going to bring her to the vet, but does anyone have any insight on what it could be? She is 13 years old and otherwise quite healthy.

2006-12-07 06:42:24 · 11 answers · asked by Mickey Nation 3 in Cats

how can i stop my dog from barking when ever someone enters the room he is five years old now i havnt got much money as i am only 5 mso can i train him 2 stop barking by not hitting him

2006-12-07 06:35:18 · 15 answers · asked by pinkebel 1 in Dogs

I have a single mail betta, I've had him for almost 2 1/2 months, this morning he randomly started blowing bubbles, really tinny ones. Does this have something to do with spawning? He takes a breath from the top of the tank and then lets the air out under the water. Hes lining them up on the side of the tank.

2006-12-07 06:35:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

my dog is 5 yrs old, the wors he know his lead, out, park and walk, can i now train hin 2 sit and lie down or is it 2 late

2006-12-07 06:33:06 · 16 answers · asked by pinkebel 1 in Dogs

I've been entertaining the idea of getting some reptiles as pets - I've always been fascinated by them - but I admit I don't know all that much about them.

What would be a good FIRST reptile to get as a pet?

I don't have a tremendous amount of space for a tank - so it/they would have to be OK with a smaller tank. Something that isn't too expensive and is rather simple to take care of.

Maybe someday - way out in the future - I'd be ready for some pets that are more complex - but I'd like to start my reptile hobby with something ultra-easy.

Thanks!

2006-12-07 06:32:52 · 18 answers · asked by captain2man 3 in Reptiles

We are four guys who work in an office. We are not gay and we are not girly. However, we have a mouse problem. The mice poop on our desks and they ate one of our Honey-Buns. We have mouse traps and every once in awhile we catch (or should we say kill) one.

Today, as fate would have it, a mouse jumped into a giant plastic crate in our snack bar area. The mouse was unable to escape.

One of our co-workers (Jon) discovered the "cute little fellow". Instantly, three of the four workers were captivated by its hypnotic stare. However, one was cold and ready to call his hitman to do his dirty work for him.

We are struck with a moral delima. Do we execute Mr. Jingles? Do we release him and let our friend fend for himself? Or do we take him under our wing and raise him as our own?

Thanks for your help.

2006-12-07 06:31:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2006-12-07 06:30:24 · 2 answers · asked by baby_gurl_smurf_2003 1 in Dogs

i have 65 gallon acquarium

2006-12-07 06:28:28 · 5 answers · asked by shail 1 in Fish

I have a pit/chow. I am wanting to put him outside while I am at work but I dont know if I should go with a fence/kennell or a dog house and chain. If you know a good brand let me know!

2006-12-07 06:28:20 · 23 answers · asked by bubbles111905 1 in Dogs

For a lot of my life I wanted to be a veterinarian. Im a junior in college and preparing to get ready to apply to veterinary schools, which Ive been told is no easy task. I feel, however, that no matter how much I love it maybe im not meant to be a vet. I took a class with a lot of other veterinary students all applying to vet schools and they all got As and A-s in the course. I got a B+. I cant help but feel that if I were really good enough to be a vet then wouldnt I have been in that A range with them. Am I just kidding myself staying this major thinking that ill actually succeed?

2006-12-07 06:27:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets