Pets - 19 December 2006

My male cat has always sucked his tail and I can never figure out why he does this. He's been doing this since he was a kitten and now he is 4 years old. What prompts this and is it normal? My vet doesn't seem to know the answer other than that perhaps he wasn't properly 'weened' off of his mother's milk which is why he sucks his tail and 'kneeds' with his paws.
It is the funny, yet weirdest thing I've ever seen!

2006-12-19 01:31:41 · 10 answers · asked by Chy O 2 in Cats

I have a 45 gallon clear view ........ and want to supliment my filtration ...... to eventually have a reef tank setup

2006-12-19 01:31:37 · 4 answers · asked by Mitchell S 3 in Fish

ON THIS WED 12/20/06 MY AUNT IS LEAVING TO GO TO N.Y. FOR THE HOLIDAYS . THEY ARE GOING TO START WORK ON HER TERRANCES . AND I KNOW HER CAT IS GOING TO BE TERRIFIED. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

2006-12-19 01:30:49 · 6 answers · asked by PATD16 2 in Cats

My dog has been raised mostly with my mom, brother and I. He only likes my brothers friend kirk. I see all kinds of dogs that are nice to other peope and you can take them out in public, but not my dog. how do i get him to be nicer to other people?

2006-12-19 01:29:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2006-12-19 01:25:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I am planning on donating stuff, but was wondering if they can use the clorox wipes or stuff like that? I just don't want to get anything that's not safe around animals. Please help!

2006-12-19 01:24:32 · 5 answers · asked by darkshadows9 3 in Other - Pets

2006-12-19 01:23:29 · 12 answers · asked by may s 2 in Dogs

i have a dog, a hamster and fish (tropical and fancy goldfish). would you say looking after..cleaning them out and basically caring for them a hobby?

2006-12-19 01:18:30 · 4 answers · asked by Answer me please 1 in Other - Pets

2006-12-19 01:13:57 · 6 answers · asked by cute_cat 1 in Other - Pets

My cat is 10 months old. I adopted her at the humane society when she was 5 months old and she had an URI. They told me it was just a cold! I got her spayed last week and a couple of days after she started sneezing! Over the weekend she got worse, sneezing really bad and watery eyes. Monday morning I took her back to the vet, he gave her antibiotics! Each time I take her to the vet, the stress makes her worse! It's her 2nd day on antibiotics. How long does it take for her to start getting better? She doesn't eat much but she drinks a lot of water. I can't afford to have her on fluids and I don't want to take her back to the vet because it makes her worse!! Will she get better soon because I'm afraid that she's gonna die because of this and I can't loose her, she's my baby and I couldn't take it if she died!! Please someone tell me she won't die??? She will get better, won't she?? Help!!!

2006-12-19 01:06:05 · 8 answers · asked by CTU 7 in Cats

2006-12-19 01:05:45 · 41 answers · asked by shota k 1 in Cats

He's a few months old now, so he's like ALMOST an inch long. lol I have him in a plastic, purple vase with fake plants and some clear rocks. I change his water every week or so and put algae destroying stuff in and I feed him every other day. Do I need to get him a bubbler or plant for oxygen? Or are they like goldfish where they don't really need that? If so, can you suggest a good 'water plant'?

2006-12-19 01:04:31 · 5 answers · asked by dancing_with_patience 3 in Fish

I would like to get a white British bull dog with really short hair and get him a tatoo on his shoulder blades. Maybe knock him out somehow so he´s sleeping through the whole thing. One would have a badass dog sporting a tatoo.

2006-12-19 01:04:11 · 10 answers · asked by Jaming 2 in Other - Pets

I do not have a lot of experience with aquariums, but I am looking at a 75 gallon saltwater reef aquarium I found locally on ebay that could be modified into a large turtle habitat. Two questions... could I effectively change a saltwater aquarium into a freshwater? I don't believe it would be a problem after cleaning, but I need to make sure.

Also, the ad said the wet dry filter pump needs to be replumbed. What does that mean and how do I do that?

Here is the link to the item:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280059666688&sspagename=ADME:L:RTQ:US:1

Is this a good idea? I currently have my turtles in a 55 gallon which was fine when they were a little smaller, but now they are nearing adulthood and I would like to get them in something bigger.

Any advice would be appreciated. If you know where I might pick up a used tank in the fort worth area, then that advice would be appreciated.

2006-12-19 01:01:14 · 2 answers · asked by uncletoon2005 3 in Fish

he already has chew toys!!

2006-12-19 01:00:11 · 11 answers · asked by Sn0w 1 in Dogs

2006-12-19 00:58:20 · 8 answers · asked by Sn0w 1 in Dogs

2006-12-19 00:53:33 · 12 answers · asked by cutiepie81289 7 in Dogs

I am serious! He is spoiled rotten. As is our cat (Romeo). They look forward to each holliday. Herc, even gives us a list for Romeo.
We give Herc; parakeet treets, food, and a variety of toys. My daughter started him on a key chain collection and I added two large(1 inch) Christmas bells.
Any ideas for Romeo?

I have asked our vet and he is not aware of any safe shampoos, or sprays that are made that are for birds and/or cats.
We have no need for flea/lice sprays.

Know where I can get clothes for our Herc?

Please, no crank or rude, answers of any kind. I truely would love some great ideas.

Thank you.

2006-12-19 00:51:06 · 6 answers · asked by nmd_elkie 3 in Other - Pets

i live in canada is that still illegal? i stole it from an american zoo. i feed it mcdonalds every day, i love it very much, what should i do?

2006-12-19 00:49:44 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

2006-12-19 00:48:35 · 8 answers · asked by cute_cat 1 in Other - Pets

My little girls (2 hooded rats) have got a ratty hammock , some fruit n nut nibble bites and chocolate drops so far..

2006-12-19 00:47:10 · 33 answers · asked by serephina 5 in Other - Pets

2006-12-19 00:46:13 · 7 answers · asked by abbysunshine84 1 in Dogs

I got my first parrot almost 2 years ago. It was a yellow nape amazon. She was almost 5 years old when I got her from a breeder. When I say she was untame. I mean she was kept in a small cage and was unable to be touched at all. I was told I would never be able to hold her. But she was a great talker. I was determined. I bought a goffin cockatoo about a month later. So she would see I meant no harm. Plus I love parrots and wanted another :) To make a long story short I think it worked. Within 9 months after buying her I could hold her, pet her, take her walking outside. She is adorable. But I still have breeders and pet store owners that it is impossible. I have had them tell me they have been raising and breeding parrots for 13 years and more and still they have never been able to tame a yellow nape amazon. I would love to hear your experiences with taming yours. :)

2006-12-19 00:40:22 · 3 answers · asked by Dana A 3 in Birds

2006-12-19 00:37:12 · 17 answers · asked by Anthony 3 in Birds

Give me ideas,short names so I can call her easily! Don't give me links to sites with dog names -I've seen them but I didn't like almost anything- something fancy and cute..

2006-12-19 00:34:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2006-12-19 00:30:18 · 18 answers · asked by KELLY J 1 in Cats

my 7wk old cockapoo is pooping alot probly 7-10 times a day and sometimes theres mucous looking stuff in it.any ideas what it could be from?shes been dewormed and all her shots are up to date.

2006-12-19 00:25:59 · 10 answers · asked by kahlien05 1 in Dogs

We have bought products but she still makes a mess wherever she goes.I have also looked up puppy potty training on the web but nothing helps.Can someone help me please?

2006-12-19 00:19:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2006-12-19 00:19:05 · 30 answers · asked by londonlee33 2 in Fish

2006-12-19 00:16:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs