Pets - 13 December 2006

I have a male German Shepherd pup, and I wnat him to protect me. I was contemplating neutering him, but if that makes him less protective then i dont want to. would neutering him cause this?

2006-12-13 02:43:04 · 14 answers · asked by chetzel 3 in Dogs

I have a two year old miniature schnauzer that has the worst case of separation anxiety I have ever experienced!! When left alone he salivates so much his beard and paws, as well as the tile floor of the area he is left in, are soaked with slobber. He will also bang his head against the door of the area in which he is left. It is not a particularly small area either, consisting of a laundry room and my bedroom. I am starting to become very worried for his safety while I am gone. I have a DAP that is in the area and has not worked at all. I am a student and am really busy right now and don't know if I have the time for the behavioral treatment that some suggest (leave him for a minute until he doesn't react, then for five, etc), plus I don't think it would work. I am desperate for a solution, any ideas would be appreciated!

2006-12-13 02:36:35 · 11 answers · asked by ecurry44 1 in Dogs

I have a 3 yr old male cocker spaniel (not been fixed). I've lived alone since I had him. Normally, he doesn't pay much attention to me until others come over. Than he has to jump in my lap/beg for attention. My b/f just moved in a few weeks ago, so my dog is constantly trying to get attention. He gets plenty between the 2 of us, but he always wants to be in my lap now. When i push him off, he tries to sneak up and stand on the back of the couch behind my head. He's been trained since a puppy to sleep on the floor, now he tries to sneak on the foot of the bed at night. Please help. He is driving me crazy!

2006-12-13 02:35:37 · 12 answers · asked by yourmama 2 in Dogs

I got a goldfish in a "white elephant" gift exchange. I know that fish should be fed every other day. I'm leaving town for a week, will it be ok with out food for a week? Also we will be turning our heat down, how cold is too cold for a fish? I've never owned fish and I would be sad if I killed it.

2006-12-13 02:34:48 · 9 answers · asked by Tyler and Kassidy's momma 4 in Fish

2006-12-13 02:33:34 · 17 answers · asked by marcocollyer 2 in Dogs

My cat is mean as hell, he fights and bites anybody and everybody, and sometimes he just scratches me if i walk by him...please tell me what this is about.

2006-12-13 02:31:51 · 9 answers · asked by ♥12-9-08 a prince was born♥ 4 in Cats

I had 2 goldfish for xams off my boyfriend, and a large standard plastic tank with no filter...just rocks and an ornament....
Ive had loads of fish before but these ones dont seem to wanna move, they just sit there...looking pissed off! Woke up this morning, the tank water was all cloudy BUT...they were swimming round like troopers...

Have i gone wrong somewhere??

2006-12-13 02:31:35 · 20 answers · asked by Fayeboo 2 in Fish

2006-12-13 02:30:45 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Does anyone have information on Yorkie breeders in the Dallas/Fort Worth area? I know it is a little late in the game for this holiday season, but any information, whether for a breeder or not, would be appreciated. Also looking for a relatively reasonable price.
Thanks.

2006-12-13 02:29:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I am about to start training to be a police officer and I am going to start jogging. I would love to take both my dogs with meand I know they would love to come, but I can see the disaster now. They will constantly get distracted and pull me in 5 different directions while I'm trying to keep my heart rate at a certain level. I've never taken them jogging before. Should I just walk them to death first? Let them get their business out of the way? The problem is that I won't always have time to walk for an hour prior to running.

Any thoughts on how to get two young high energy dogs to just run and forget about the squirrels and other distractions?

Thanks.

2006-12-13 02:26:29 · 12 answers · asked by KJ 5 in Dogs

I want to get a Husky in the future and would love to have one with different color eyes! I've seen them, but only in pictures. Are they rare?

2006-12-13 02:24:23 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

1st of all: I would like to ask my excuses for having removed the topic "If you were an animal, would you rather be a fluffy or a wild one?", since when I created that one I actually thought the nice word "fluffy" could also mean something lovely 'cos the correspondent word here in Brazil also owns this connotation (it's its main meaning indeed), but I was so wrong about it... Shame on me! Besides I would like to thank a lot everybody who answered that question.

2006-12-13 02:21:52 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

we have this kitten that sleeps in our bedroom. We found him as a wild kitten, the taming process has gone much better since we moved him into our bedroom. We tried briefly to introduce him to rooms other than the bedroom, but he gets scared and retreats to the bedroom. So we cannot lock him out of our bedroom while we are sleeping, since it would scare him a lot and mess up his taming process.

But in the middle of the night he gets all crazy hyper and wants to bite things. Normally, I am happy to play with him, but he is biting and scratching my hand. If I tuck my hands under me, he goes after my arm. How can I stop this? I can't sleep when this is going on.

My husband said bop him on the nose w/ your finger when he does it, but any attempts at bopping are interpreted as playing. Mom said do not ever play with him w/ hands, b/c he should learn hands are not toys, but I think it is bonding to play w/ him. He does not bite hard. He just does not know when play time is over.

2006-12-13 02:19:24 · 14 answers · asked by Jessica 4 in Cats

I tell my guys not to leave my girl out alone when she's in heat, but, you know how that goes. Her heat cycle slowed down after one day and that's not usual for her.

2006-12-13 02:13:07 · 8 answers · asked by comeundone4162 3 in Dogs

We are recieving a pup and this is the mothers 5th or 6th litter. She will be fixed after this. Will these pups be just as good and smart as the others. The male has always been the same I believe.

2006-12-13 02:11:50 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

how to train your toy fox terrier to go poop and pee outside not in the house.

2006-12-13 02:11:17 · 6 answers · asked by Junior P 1 in Dogs

I live in Southwestern Minnesota, and board horses. I am planning out the new layout of my barn and boarding contracts. I have a small business, about 6 stalls. I live on 5 & 1/2 acres.
If you are boarding a horse, please tell me what should be provided by the stable owner( grain, hay, indoor/outdoor arena, tack room..etc.) i don't have an indoor or outdoor arena. how big should tack/feed rooms be? i have been charging $140 and that includes: daily stall cleaning and fresh water (indoor and out), turn-out in the morning and turn-in in the evening, i feed them 2x a day(but the horse owners supply their own feed and hay). I have new solar, poly-tape fencing with the wood posts. Please give me tips!

2006-12-13 02:09:48 · 8 answers · asked by horsegal08 2 in Other - Pets

I just purchased an electric fence with dog collar for use round my boundary walls to keep my dog from going out of this area. Ive not put it down yet has anyone got one and what are their views or tips on it?

2006-12-13 02:05:18 · 16 answers · asked by 48yearsold 1 in Dogs

I am 16 years old and I am in the horse boarding business. I need to have a horse boarding contract that protects me and my property so i don't get sued for anything. The contract has to include the fees and monthly charges of boarding,including specialty request (grooming, excersizing,etc.) the board should be paid by check or money order. i want it to have the option of me supplying grain & hay or they supply their own. also, they supply any extra supplements. also, if their horse dies or gets sick , that i won't be held responsible, the horse owner is responsible for ALL happenings. the horse owner must be held responsible and has to pay for all damages their horse has caused. they are responsible for upkeep of horse(vet,farrier,dental) i have some more to have put in there, but there isn't enough room on this detail page, so email me @ mcgaga16@yahoo.com if you know and can help me draw up a plan, or if you already have one drawn up for your boarding stables. thanks!

2006-12-13 02:02:50 · 3 answers · asked by horsegal08 2 in Other - Pets

i lost my dog while i was on vacation in missouri...he was perfectlly fine wen we dropped him off to be boarded at the vet...but liek a month before that he kept drinking and peeing ALOT...we took him to the vet the tested blood and urine...both normal...they didnt kno wat was wrong with him..other tahn that he was perfectally fine..well 2 days after we drop him off at the vet he had seized and died...he as like my shadow!!! i dont kno wat to do its so sad...wat do u think was wrong with him?? the vet says a guess is a brain tumor but its too late now to even find out....but he was so perfectly fine and he was only 4 yrs old...

2006-12-13 02:02:03 · 18 answers · asked by ~Ohio State~ 2 in Dogs

I have a rosy boa that is about 18 months old and i would like to know if its gender changes the way it eats as it matures

2006-12-13 01:59:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

I have a 2 small fish and when the filter is on high it seems as those it is tugging them so that they constantly have to swim away from the tide. Does this put stress on them? It is not like it is so powerful that it is sucking them up or anything, but I imagine that during the night they may not be able to just float still but rather keep active. I'm not sure if this is natural for fish to do anyway. Is this harmful to them? I can switch the filter to low but then it doesn't really do the job. Thanks.

2006-12-13 01:56:39 · 12 answers · asked by imamovie71 1 in Fish

do cats have underwear or other clothing if so where. would they like it

2006-12-13 01:56:17 · 12 answers · asked by Yo its me 3 in Cats

2006-12-13 01:53:36 · 14 answers · asked by Joe 2 in Dogs

2006-12-13 01:50:29 · 18 answers · asked by doki 1 in Dogs

Always having this dilemma over Xmas when I go away to see my family, and usually have my neighbour to feed her. This yr, i've not been able to use him, and relied on others to help out for when i've been away a lot at w/ends (2nts... tho' have had probs with her 'pooing' in a room, deliberatly in the same spot, rather thn her litter tray, but not done that for a couple of w/ends recently). this time, w/out resorting to one other good friend (with family tho') , i'm thinking of just leaving her with a new electronically timed-dinner bowl so that she could be fed on her own.. what do you think.. judging from her past experiences, she doesn't seem to like being kept in on her own w/o any human contact.. i have thought at the very last, last resort of taking her to my parents' with me, tho' they have a very big aggressive dog that is uncontrollable sometimes.. but i can't imagine her being safe in a room that is next door in the kitchen where the dog sleeps at night.cant afford cattery

2006-12-13 01:44:42 · 24 answers · asked by pinkskyinthecity 2 in Other - Pets

i had to have my hamster put to sleep on Monday, and i am thinking of getting another one, but i feel guilty like i am trying to replace my beloved pet. is it too soon?

2006-12-13 01:44:13 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

My knees hurt so bad it is ridiculous.
I can't get up off the floor. I can barely walk.
Some say its becasue of our weather but they've never done this before.
I am only 22 years old and I feel like crap.
I can't get out of the tub.
What could it be??

2006-12-13 01:38:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

They were all laying eggs until eight weeks ago and now only one
lays eggs. I clean out there hen house every day. I just don't get it. These same chickens laid eggs all year round last year -
Do you know why this is happening?

2006-12-13 01:32:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

My vet recommended it, but I'm having second thoughts. He's getting fixed on Friday, and they can do his stomach tacking at the same time. I got him from a backyard breeder who was going to have him destroyed because he is deaf, so I'm worried that he's got a combination of genetics that may predispose him to stomach flipping.

2006-12-13 01:29:37 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs