Pets - 20 December 2006

how can I help her to learn to go down the stairs? I have a bad back and it's been hurting me since I'm constantly lifting her up to go down the stairs to eliminate in the yard.

2006-12-20 15:25:58 · 13 answers · asked by cutiepie81289 7 in Dogs

2006-12-20 15:25:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

He has been totally sweet and submissive until this past month, and now, when he has a good bone, or grabs a bag of popcorn, he growls at whoever is near him. Today I tried to get him to "drop it", but he bit me and kept coming at me. I held him down by his collar, and then got him in his cage, but it was very scary, and I felt like a big attack could have happened. Other than when it is his favorite type of bone, or he grabs food he's not supposed to, he's sweeter than sweet. My husband says it's all about the bone, and that we shouldn't let him have the bones, and that we should distract him from something, not try to get it out of his mouth with force. What do you think? Do you think training will really help him? Is just avoiding giving him a bone good enough, or will he end up getting aggressive in other areas? Thanks.

2006-12-20 15:24:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

breathes heavily the entire time. He's better when his window's down but it's too cold in the winter. How can I cure him of this? It's so irritating!

2006-12-20 15:18:18 · 7 answers · asked by busterstra 1 in Dogs

First time dogsitting for this dog.

The dog is young, but is big in size, and does have lots of energy.

I need to know anyway I can make her calm down, bitting hands, and preventing her to shredding my laptop to pieces.

2006-12-20 15:17:24 · 6 answers · asked by Dav83&8d 2 in Dogs

I've wanted a pet (any pet) for all my life and I was thinking about cats but I know friends with cats and they don't seem very friendly (unless they're hungry). Can cats love their owners back if we love them? hmmm.

2006-12-20 15:16:32 · 12 answers · asked by Baljinnyam D 1 in Cats

a kind of animal that named gou xiong...................

2006-12-20 15:16:19 · 3 answers · asked by xiang_yein 1 in Other - Pets

2006-12-20 15:09:00 · 3 answers · asked by Elisa-beth 1 in Dogs

2006-12-20 15:00:32 · 8 answers · asked by Shay 1 in Other - Pets

2006-12-20 14:58:47 · 11 answers · asked by Elisa-beth 1 in Dogs

2006-12-20 14:58:23 · 11 answers · asked by two_kee_kees 4 in Cats

We just put our dog in training classes starting yesterday and I had started to use some of the techniques I had learned in the class starting today. My dog is about 3 months old and today when I went to pick him up he bit my arm and it was pretty severe. I didn't know what caused it: my picking him up or if he was just mad???

2006-12-20 14:58:00 · 5 answers · asked by germadirk 1 in Dogs

He is overweight and eats everything. He will sometimes even try to get in the trash to eat. We try to keep him out of the dogs food in the morning, but its hard to always keep a eye on him. My dog will just sit there and watch him eat his food, it's crazy. Is there anything I can put in my dogs food to keep him away?

2006-12-20 14:57:49 · 6 answers · asked by sully5408 3 in Other - Pets

i got it from a chinese restaraunt and brought it home to put in my tank for decoration,its clean now is it ok to put it in the tank

2006-12-20 14:57:43 · 7 answers · asked by Droptine s 4 in Fish

I whisper, "You are my sweet little pea. I love you so much. You are so precious." etc.

2006-12-20 14:55:46 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I read that nails on dogs should not touch the ground. How often do I need to trim his nails so they are the correct length? Also, is it better/easier to arrange to have them trimmed by a groomer or should I learn to do it myself?

2006-12-20 14:54:45 · 16 answers · asked by KS 7 in Dogs

I have just emigrated to Australia from the UK. My cat is currently in quarantine for 30 days, but when she comes to my new house, when can I let her out? Any tips would be appreciated.

2006-12-20 14:53:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2006-12-20 14:51:35 · 5 answers · asked by kkrs1018 2 in Cats

I have a 5 year old Shih Tzu that has been showing signs of redness in his eyes and ears. They come and go in spurts. Both eyes appear to be red but not bothering him. As far as his ears, well they are normal, fleshy color, then later on they are dark pink. In a matter of minutes they can change. His ears also do appear to be a little warm.

I spoke to my vet and they said I can bring him in but it isn't that big of a deal. He most likely has allergies. I am trying benadryl (1/2 tablet), this is what my vet had me giving my other shih tzu for her allergies. I wanted to know if this is really a big concern and if I should have another vet look at him or if I should continue this. I just started today with the Benadryl. Is there any other medications that I can try out??? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks!!!

2006-12-20 14:51:15 · 4 answers · asked by freedom_tip 1 in Dogs

I found him in my back yard he was on a small tree I have. He didn't bite when I tried to get him and he has been with me ever since 2 years now. I don't know if he is male or female. He has a lttle bit of orange on top and is green all over with dark feathers under his wings. I love him or her because it's so friendly and when I pet it, it makes a perring noise like a cat. Does anyone have one like mine and can help me? TTThhhhaaaaannnnnks

2006-12-20 14:49:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

i got him from a shelter so he should be used to it. he hasnt been a cage since 3 days ago..

2006-12-20 14:49:19 · 10 answers · asked by sk8 4 life 1 in Dogs

My chihuahua just got sprayed at close range by a skunk. He ran in the house, rubbed up on some furniture, and jumped on my lap before I realized what the smell was. What is best for getting skunk out of 1. my dog, 2. my skin (so I don't smell at work tomorrow), and 3. my house and furniture???

I read other answers that said peroxide, baking soda, and dish soap... vinegar... tomato juice... and massengil douche (seriously). Which of these REALLY works??? I have a white collar job and I don't want to be smelling up the whole office tomorrow. HELP!!!!!

2006-12-20 14:45:29 · 13 answers · asked by exdumpling 2 in Dogs

My dog is still in puppy phase and is chewing my house to pieces! Kennels for his size are out of my price range at the moment. Does anyone have suggestions for keeping a dog confined to one room such as the kitchen while I'm at work?

2006-12-20 14:43:24 · 22 answers · asked by KS 7 in Dogs

I feel wrong even writing that. ANyhow, my new puppy is 3 months old and she has had this slimy discharge literally hanging from her nonie. I have to wipe it off with a tissue. What is this? Why does it keep coming back? It's happened like three times in two weeks. I tried to google it but all I got was stuff about being in heat and I think she is to young for that. HELP! My vet is not in town for another two weeks.

2006-12-20 14:43:19 · 5 answers · asked by queenbuck79 2 in Dogs

Tell me about dogs because we have a new dog and we don't know what to do and about her(the dog).

2006-12-20 14:42:50 · 1 answers · asked by mariaermino@sbcglobal.net 1 in Dogs

I have a Cockatail. It likes to peck me alot. What should I do??

2006-12-20 14:42:43 · 13 answers · asked by bob123 3 in Birds

I want to know which puppy I should get
A pomeranien or a maltese
I want one that can learn easily, won't scare others like barking at themand one that wont eat my BUNNY

2006-12-20 14:40:52 · 10 answers · asked by piglet1_pooh2_tigger3 2 in Other - Pets

2006-12-20 14:40:27 · 12 answers · asked by m&m 1 in Fish

he wont eat, or play, or jumps or anything like he normallly does. all he do is sleep all day and stay in one corner, then he would drink a little bit of water, but 5 mins. later he'd throw it back up why?

2006-12-20 14:37:01 · 7 answers · asked by kkrs1018 2 in Cats

hes all black under the chin and his stomach is spotty and all together is color is darker...this is just as of today?/ is he ok to handle still?

2006-12-20 14:32:58 · 6 answers · asked by andixo69 1 in Reptiles