Pets - 12 December 2006

I am very allergic to cats. My 9 year old rabbit died and I was very close with him. I would like a pet but I live in an apartment where they do not allow dogs - i think it is because they bark. So I'm looking for a really quiet dog - is there such a thing??

2006-12-12 01:32:41 · 13 answers · asked by wendysegall 1 in Other - Pets

what could be wrong... wrong dog treats.. she had 2 publix brand dog treats and a little piece of steak/// then she wakes up with limp leg and quivering,.... what could this be???

2006-12-12 01:28:14 · 4 answers · asked by pixiechick 1 in Dogs

i thought about getting some clown loaches but i dont kno if they would outgrow that tank

2006-12-12 01:17:53 · 10 answers · asked by joshmcc13 1 in Fish

2006-12-12 01:15:31 · 4 answers · asked by horrified 2 in Dogs

I have a turtle named Mikey that helps the NYPD fight crime on the weekends and was wondering if anyone knows of a bullet-proof vest manufacturer specifically for reptiles? Just last week he helped foil a plot to blow up the Lincoln Tunnel during rush hr. by some Islamic terrorists and I'm getting worried. Any thoughts on how I can help protect him while he's out there risking his tail for us? Thanks

2006-12-12 01:09:58 · 8 answers · asked by Matt 4 in Reptiles

I have a small pond in my garden and it is under direct sunlight. It often gets dirtied with algae very easily. Is having a bigger filtering pump the answer or do I need to constantly add algicide or other chemicals to clear the water. I have small carps in the pond. Would really appreciate help in finding a solution to this. Thanks.

2006-12-12 01:08:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2006-12-12 01:05:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a 14 year old male cat. He has become very picky lately as to what he will eat. He did have urinary problems when he was younger, but has not had any issues in years. I usually feed him Iams. I also give him a few cans of the new fancy feast each week. He really likes the fancy feast as long as it doesn't contain fish.

My problem is that it is far too expensive for me to feed him the fancy feast alone and I don't want to buy him cheap food with less nutrition. He has stopped eating the Iams. I think that he either is holding out for the wet food, or the hard food may be difficult for him to chew.

It looks like homemade food may be an excellent option for me, but I want to be certain to make it properly. Should I add a supplement? Should I add veggies? If so, what kind.

I can feed myself good food for as much as a case of store bought cat food cost, so I think I can give him a better meal than pre-packaged food. Any help will be appreciated.

2006-12-12 00:53:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Toby is a 5 month old Sheltie. I also just asked a question about him being afraid of large dogs. He is a quick learner. He learned sit, down, come, and stay after only a couple of times showing him! I plan on doing obedience with him. The big problem is "heeling". He walks well on long walks. I use a harness since he tends to pull. Unfortunately, you can't use a harness when doing competitibe obedience. I need to get him used to heeling on a collar. He just sits there and I have to tug him to move even a bit. I reassure him and encourage him with treats and a friendly tone. He'll move a bit and then stop. He refuses to walk at my side. I never had this problem with training any dog to heel. He is weary of alot of things. Should I try a choker or would that just scare him more? Any ideas on methods of getting him to heel nicely at my side would be greatly appreciated! I don't want to give up because he is a very smart dog! He also is used to walking (continued)

2006-12-12 00:41:45 · 7 answers · asked by SHELTIELUVER 3 in Dogs

My cat has lost a lot of weight over the past 2 weeks.He is eating,but seems to be constantly licking and biting himself,parts of his fur has worn away.He just looks so thin,can anybody help?
I also had a little kitten but she disappeared a couple of weeks ago,could he be pining for her?

2006-12-12 00:36:58 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2006-12-12 00:35:29 · 5 answers · asked by naraick4life 3 in Birds

My 10 month old calico got spayed yesterday and still, she doesn't want to eat! She drank a bit of water!! When will she start to eat, I'm getting worried! I never should have got her spayed, she looks like she lost 4 pounds in her stomach,will it come back and when??

2006-12-12 00:28:37 · 18 answers · asked by CTU 7 in Cats

Just found a bird and are wondering what kind it is. Im in Adelaide, Sth Australia. Ive been throu an australian bird field guide book but cant find the bird in it. The closet to it is crimson and yellow rosellas but the bird doesnt have blue.

The bird is rosella like and the colour which stands out the most on it is yellow...yellow neck, yellow about the head, yellow rump. It has green wings, green face and a green tail. The top of its head, back of neck and the top of wings is an orangy brown colour (more orangy)

2006-12-12 00:25:09 · 3 answers · asked by tania s 1 in Birds

2006-12-12 00:21:20 · 21 answers · asked by ouhusker 1 in Cats

Last night we let our barn cats out of the barn to play, and about an hour later one of them came back covered in blood with her tongue hanging sideways out of her mouth. It had been mostly severed almost at the base of her tongue. She seemed alert and responsive, though she was obviously irritated by it. We rushed her to the vet. and he sewed it back on, but he is not sure if it will "take", and if it does how much mobility she will have lost in it.

She is about 2 years old and spayed.

If it is paralyzed, or if the tissues don't fuse back together and it must be amputated, how much chance does she have of survival? I don't think it will affect her eating as much as it will her ability to drink, since cats lap up water.

Anyone have any ideas that we could use to help her? Similar experiences?

Thank you in advance!

2006-12-12 00:19:51 · 7 answers · asked by ♥♥♥ Mommy to Two ♥♥♥ 5 in Cats

Will a 8week old staffordshire bull terrier puppy be ok in a very large puppy pen alone, with a play area with chew toys approx (2ft X 4ft). bedding area approx (0.5ft X0.5ft), a smaller toilet area (0.25ft X 0.25ft) (puppy is trained to go toilet on newspaper). - How much food and water should be left out and how often do puppys need feeding. - I have heard of puzzels which contain food and also feeding timers?

2006-12-12 00:10:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My puppy is a rather big puppy. She's about 45lbs. My question is - After we bring her home from her surgery, how am I supposed to carry her around? She's pretty heavy, so do I just pick her up gently and put her outside to go pee? I don't want to hurt her stitches. Another thing, she likes to stretch a lot before she wakes up, will she still do that while the stitches are in there or does "dog common sense" tell her that she can't do it? This stuff is all so new to me.

Thanks to anyone who can help!

2006-12-12 00:07:08 · 13 answers · asked by Amanda 2 in Dogs

He jumps up at me to bite me sometimes, I know that he Is teething so I got him some toys but at this point hes biting everything including me, hes even going outside to this tree and putting wood In his mouth I don't get it. Please help

2006-12-12 00:04:36 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs