Pets - 13 December 2006

I just adopted an eight week old jack russell lab mix, we are trying to crate train him. He will go in and out of his crate all day long, but at night time he will just bark all night. I called the shelter where wehad adopted hi m to ask what to do and the lady said that I should makehim really tired before I put him in the crate at night, and I did that. Last night he went to bed then my 1 and a half year old woke up crying, which she does a lot. The dog woke up and started barking, so I took him out, now its two in the morning and my daughter of course has to come with me because she will not stay in the house. I take him back and he starts barking again so I tried covering him with a blanket and moving him into another room , he barked all night I need help what do I do from here

2006-12-13 23:53:46 · 18 answers · asked by Shanana 2 in Dogs

My 11 month old Blue Heeler/Lab/? mix licks - herself and people - until you think her tounge is going to fall off. I know why she licks herself. But why does she lick family members (even the "alpha" dog) so much? She even licks the cats - I'm surprised she doesn't have hairballs. Fortunately, she will stop when told. But she will do it non-stop if you let her. What do you think?

2006-12-13 23:53:16 · 4 answers · asked by K L 2 in Dogs

I just adopted an eight week old jack russell lab mix, and every time I seem to take him out no matter how long I stay out with himn he comes in the house and either poops or pees. I don't know what to do I really want to do my best but I am losing patience with him peeong once we come back inside

2006-12-13 23:46:16 · 9 answers · asked by Shanana 2 in Dogs

Can i still feed it to the cat?

2006-12-13 23:45:06 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

ok we found a 14 month old stud colt for $300. he is half arabian half morgan. he cant be registered. should we still buy him?

2006-12-13 23:42:06 · 14 answers · asked by thinroch03 2 in Other - Pets

2006-12-13 23:29:36 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2006-12-13 23:28:32 · 12 answers · asked by Queen B 1 in Dogs

2006-12-13 23:22:59 · 16 answers · asked by Terry Wogan 1 in Birds

Just recently our cat has taken to tipping over the kitchen bin for scraps when we are out or asleep.

We weigh it down from time to time so it doesn't tip but she still tears the plastic bags that overhang to pieces trying to tip the damn thing.

We never seem to catch her at it so I don't think she gets it when we shout at her hours later and its not like we dont feed her enough either.

Anyone know a good tip to make her not want to go near the bin?

2006-12-13 23:19:42 · 18 answers · asked by Jonathan 2 in Cats

Very often, my cat will stand on my nightstand in the corner of my room and meow (more like howling and whining) like crazy. She stares up at the ceiling and there is nothing there...trust me. I start playing with her after this because I assume maybe she is bored, and then she is fine. Is my cat bored, or could it be something else?

2006-12-13 23:13:32 · 10 answers · asked by ? 4 in Cats

I will lie down in bed and my cat will jump on the bed, climb on my chest, start kneading me and then he will plop right down on my chest/stomach. He will also very gently touch my face with his paw several times while he is laying there. Why does this mean?

2006-12-13 23:11:51 · 13 answers · asked by His Angel 4 in Cats

O.k., I live in a third world island in the middle of no where. My dog is an island mutt who I saved from a life of hunger and abuse. I have to leave her for three weeks. The only option I have is to leave her on my good sized safe porch, and have a teenager come over every day to take care of her but not spend the night. there are no kennels, or trustworthy housesitters. If I take her off the island, I will not be able to get her back in the country. Will she be o.k.? Any other ideas? Remember, I don't have many normal options.

2006-12-13 23:04:36 · 4 answers · asked by pwone mwahu 2 in Dogs

My cat wags his tail whenever I say his name. Why?

2006-12-13 23:03:07 · 20 answers · asked by His Angel 4 in Cats

2006-12-13 22:58:59 · 13 answers · asked by t_l_cushman 2 in Other - Pets

2006-12-13 22:51:19 · 4 answers · asked by stinker_blinks 1 in Cats

2006-12-13 22:40:47 · 11 answers · asked by J-Man 2 in Dogs

2006-12-13 22:35:28 · 8 answers · asked by natowifey 1 in Dogs

A coworker and I each had to decorate an office Christmas tree yesterday. When we were done, I got several comments about the bottom part of my tree not having decorations. That's when I realized I had decorated it the same way I did mine at home- not leaving any dangling ornaments for my kitties to knock off. Has your cat trained you in a way that shows up in other aspects of your life?

2006-12-13 22:27:02 · 13 answers · asked by ♥Pretty♥ ♥Kitty♥ 7 in Cats

I live on a Pacific island, and have to go off for three weeks. my dog will be kept on my fairly large balcony. She will be checked on everyday and played with, but she will spend the majority of the time by herself. Is this going to traumatize her? I don't know what else to do. there are not really any other options because of the country that I live in.

2006-12-13 22:26:25 · 6 answers · asked by pwone mwahu 2 in Dogs

2006-12-13 22:22:32 · 5 answers · asked by gigi 2 in Dogs

I read in the newspaer last nigth that animals reared for human consumption have created a related industry which produces more harmful emmisions globally than all motor transport. It inclided slashing rain forests (to create grazing areas) and feed producers emmisons etc. I'm a bit sceptical on this point but it made me wondered if you can buy environmentally friendly pet foods?

2006-12-13 22:08:51 · 8 answers · asked by one_hundred_horses 1 in Other - Pets

I've been harassed by a neighbor for 3 years now. He's constantly calling animal control saying my dog is on his property. The don't even ask questions and write up tickets in the $100 increments for Roaming etc. They have no proof that it's my dog, yet, the ticket is still issued????? Is this legal???

2006-12-13 22:03:53 · 5 answers · asked by Foxy 2 in Dogs

We have tried rubbing catnip on it but all that makes her do is rub up against it and be extremely lovey with us... it doesn't get her to scratch it. We have also taken her to her scratching post and taken her paws and showed her how to do it... but she still won't use it. Anyone have any ideas?
Our furniture needs your help!!!

2006-12-13 22:01:24 · 8 answers · asked by Christy U 1 in Cats

I have just heared that you shouldn't give your dogs grapes and I want to know why!!
Any one have any idea's?

2006-12-13 21:54:00 · 17 answers · asked by tash 2 in Dogs

A) I HAVE taken her to the vet for the same problem (uch mucus and she sounds congested and hacks and such) but this was when she was just 3 wks. old. it cleared up for the most part, but has returned full force.
B) I am not going to go into my financial situation, but AT THE CURRENT TIME I can not afford to take her to the vet again. (my "baby" is more important than any holiday....so believe me when I say that if there were any money AT ALL, it would go to the vet for her treatment) I have just enough after her food to go and buy some children's benedryl (which is ok to give to dogs). I am not an aweful person for keeping her (if it were my own child, I wouldn't just "give her away" when things get a little tight) It will be much better financially in Jan. for sure. so please no crap about me "giving her up"
C) She is the "runt" of the litter, and I don't know how much she weighs.
D) no crap about pitbulls, they are very gentile if you raise them in a loving and kind home.

2006-12-13 21:53:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

a rock dove to be more specific

2006-12-13 21:49:10 · 6 answers · asked by neer 1 in Birds

Would they eat boiled mussel or frozen mussels?

2006-12-13 21:48:44 · 4 answers · asked by Perseus 3 in Fish

2006-12-13 21:42:04 · 16 answers · asked by lina_!!! 1 in Other - Pets

i desperatly need a dog kennel and run for my springer spaniel and boyfriend (sometimes lol) does anyone have one for sale, i dont want to spend loads on one,
please help if you can!!!

2006-12-13 21:40:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

can anybody tell me the name of a dog breed who can stay alone
atleast for 6-7 hours in a flat?

2006-12-13 21:38:31 · 6 answers · asked by TheBestDamn 3 in Dogs