Pets - 25 December 2006

I just found out today that I have pink eye. I know it is contagious in humans....can my dog catch it too?

2006-12-25 12:44:10 · 7 answers · asked by ? 5 in Dogs

2006-12-25 12:42:12 · 27 answers · asked by oaksterdamhippiechick 5 in Other - Pets

can we chance a 2 year old dogs name

2006-12-25 12:41:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I love dogs and when I grow up, I sorta wanna be a dog breeder! What are the pros and cons of being one?

2006-12-25 12:38:48 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I just rescued 2 sweet little kittens about 8 weeks old. When i got them they smelled awful and werent taken care of very well at all. They were born without tails and one of them seems to have diahrea now. I had to clean him up and noticed that his anus was red and swollen and it look like a little of it was pokeing out. What should i do about this? I'm worried i dont have the money to take him to a vet cause they are so expensive. Anyone have a clue what i can do about this or what i can do to help him??? Please help i dont want him to be in any pain.

2006-12-25 12:37:54 · 14 answers · asked by Melissa J 2 in Cats

Tell me the exact cost, or at least something close.

2006-12-25 12:35:16 · 4 answers · asked by Smooth as butter on a kitten! 2 in Fish

And you knew she would run away if you squeezed her, yet she was so cute you just had to do it, would you?

2006-12-25 12:31:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

he's a 9 week old chihuahua that seems to be scared of his own shadow

2006-12-25 12:20:50 · 24 answers · asked by thellgillis 1 in Dogs

2006-12-25 12:16:38 · 20 answers · asked by cam08 1 in Dogs

My sister in law has worked at a dog groomer's for many years. She wants to start up her own grooming business closer to her home. However, in all her years of grooming dogs, she has never had to do a "breed-specific" cut. Everyone who has come in has just wanted the dog shaved or cut in a way to make the dog's coat more manageable.

I think that she really should learn how to do these special cuts if she wants to run her own business. Someday, someone will want this type of cut, and she'll have to turn them away otherwise.

Am I right, or is it fine for a groomer to not know how to do these breed-specific cuts?

2006-12-25 12:16:19 · 7 answers · asked by Pink Denial 6 in Dogs

My cat, Dixie died on Christmas Eve. We took her to the vet earlier since she wasn't feeling well... and they said she was doing very well but still needed surgery... and then a half hour later the vet called and said that Dixie didn't make it... I was and am very sad this moment. I can't picture Dixie not being here, she was a perfect cat. I will get a new cat, but around spring-time, so it can get used to the outside... But right now I'm not doing so well right now... Any help is greatly appreciated!

2006-12-25 12:13:53 · 16 answers · asked by David 1 in Cats

My 13 week old kitten seems to be losing weight, and I can't work out why. He has never been outside, and was de-wormed at a few weeks old and at 8 weeks. He is eating well, his poos are normal and solid (with no obvious signs of worms). He is happy and still leaping around as normal. His fur is still nice and shiny, his nose is damp, his eyes are clear. But I'm sure he's thinner than he was just a week ago. I will take him to the vet in a few days, after xmas, but just wondering if anyone has any bright ideas? (Bear in mind he has NEVER been outside OR met another cat since he left home). Thanks

2006-12-25 12:12:36 · 54 answers · asked by pinkyminx 2 in Cats

2006-12-25 12:05:17 · 7 answers · asked by kristin_rapoza 1 in Dogs

2006-12-25 11:59:58 · 4 answers · asked by CliffH 1 in Dogs

2006-12-25 11:59:50 · 12 answers · asked by kristin_rapoza 1 in Dogs

I've got a 3 year old Oriental cat and he was as good as gold when it came to using the litter tray, or going outside to do his business... but suddenly in the last 2 or 3 months, he's started to find corners in the house where he just empties his bladder. It's not a short squirt, as if he's scenting things, he purposefully moves into that corner, then starts weeing.

I've tried Feliway to try and help him, to try and keep him calm... but it's not working completely, as he then goes elsewhere.

We don't yell at him when he does it, just clean it up, use Febreeze then a "Keep off" spray to neutralise the smell, then drive him away.

He's the second youngest cat, in a house of four. Thunder is the ex-neighborhood bully, but he hasn't been any more intimidating, grouchy or nasty recently than usual. Orli has a brother that's 13 months younger than he.

We've been doing renovations, but don't think that's causing it, since the problem started before.

Help would be appreciated!

2006-12-25 11:58:21 · 9 answers · asked by wolfe_masque 1 in Cats

I am going shopping for a year-round blanket for a 16-17 hand Thoroughbred horse and I can't figure out what measuremets or what size to buy. I am out of town so I can't measure myself so if any horse owners have a similar sized horse or know about what size to get PLEASE help out! Thanks!

2006-12-25 11:54:56 · 7 answers · asked by Niki W 2 in Other - Pets

I'm thinking of getting a bird and my family knows NOTHING about birds, so I need your opinion. I think lovebirds are nice. (= and no, i dont have a cat.

2006-12-25 11:40:02 · 26 answers · asked by Emily F 1 in Birds

Very hyper IG. any suggestions on ways to run off energy?

2006-12-25 11:39:55 · 12 answers · asked by Meghan H 2 in Dogs

My male beagle is 1.5 yrs old. He has been neutered and has recently been checked out for a URI (came back negative). He does not seem to be able to hold his urine at night. Frequently I wake up to find large puddles in my bed. I have tried putting him out right before we go to and it dosen't work. I have tried giving him antibiotics in case it is a UTI. He only has trouble during the day when nobody id paying attention to him. Nothing seems to work. I am desperate.

2006-12-25 11:39:39 · 6 answers · asked by microfurby 2 in Dogs

young or puppy pembroke welsh corgi

2006-12-25 11:39:27 · 5 answers · asked by [b]g[a] 1 in Dogs

She is walking around a lot and panting heavy. She keeps trying to get under furniture, and burying into the carpet.

2006-12-25 11:35:33 · 5 answers · asked by shatzi_baby 1 in Dogs

Over the past few years, I've known a lot of dog owners who insist that their dog has food allergies, and some of them go so far as to cook their dog's meals.

I know that many brands of dog food contain not-so-desirable ingredients. But are actually ALLERGIES to these foods really that common?

2006-12-25 11:33:56 · 10 answers · asked by Pink Denial 6 in Dogs

rescued my friends Betta yesterday~ she had her Betta in a small 1 gallon tank in filthy water probably never changed it the water was dark brown. Since I brought him home I placed him in a little bowl with fresh tap water with a few drops of tap safe 3 pebbles of epson salt and a little stress defense (bio Safe) he is barely breathing he barely comes up for air but struggles he is very skinny but will refuse to eat. He is just lying at the bottom of the tank and can barely make it up for air... what should I do?

2006-12-25 11:32:46 · 9 answers · asked by betta 1 in Fish

I want to get a cat but i dont know how hard it is to take care of a cat .and if i do get a cat i dont know what kind of cat to get. Do you know any sites that tell how to take care of cats

2006-12-25 11:32:17 · 19 answers · asked by Jenny Bot 19 2 in Cats

We have a four year old beagle and have had since he was a puppy. He has been extremely good with people and we have never had a problem with him people wise. However, the past year or so he has started to growl at my brother who is 19 now. Just recently he will go after him for no apparent reason. For example if he walks through the front door he will go after him and try to bite him. Does anyone know why this is happening? My brother hasnt provoked this behavior and we dont know what else to do. My brother is the only person he does this too. He is very sweet with everyone else. How can we correct this? What can we do? I dont want to get rid of him. I am at my wits end beacuse he seems to be getting more violent towards my brother. My brother just the other day had to swart him off with a pole so he wouldnt bite hime. Why is my beagle so violent and defensive towards him all of a sudden?? Please help!!

2006-12-25 11:26:41 · 9 answers · asked by Hey girl 4 in Dogs

is this really possible. im not sick and he's not either, but i was just wondering. serious answers please only!! thanx God Bless♥

2006-12-25 11:24:28 · 7 answers · asked by ○HiD○ 4 in Dogs

i have sausage dog and he is like my child i love him more than anything but he has cost me ssssssooooo much money this year and he is sick again every time i take him to the vet its like 300$ a pump sometimes more i cant afford it anymore and i cant leave him sick either i have no one to borrow the money from and thats what all vets charge around here WHAT DO I DO im in tears because i just dont have the money but it will be worse if get rid of him hes all the coumfort i have i couldnt imagine life without him pleeze help.

2006-12-25 11:22:56 · 8 answers · asked by sunshine 2 in Dogs

My kitten is about 5 months old and I want to get him a friend he can play with. I dont know what kind of reaction he is going to have with the other kitten who will be about his age. Should I get a male or a female friend for me. Please serious answers only. Thank you.

2006-12-25 11:22:55 · 11 answers · asked by 2luvly2btru 2 in Cats

i have a 2 1/2 year old Rat terrier mix. he still has short hair even though he has a mix im him. we are not sure what mix though. but anywho, i found him pretty skinny, in front of my house in October. i thought he was just shedding because of him being malnutritioned, but i dont think thats the case. he's STILL shedding, and it EVERYWHERE!!!! there is nuthing wrong with him, cause he already went to the vet. is there any way to stop him from shedding so much?? i did go to PetCo and i saw some "stop sheddin" chewable pills for dogs. but is that really safe for him?? is there so sort of food i can give him that would stop this shedding?? SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY PLEASE!! THANX GOD BLESS♥

2006-12-25 11:17:24 · 13 answers · asked by ○HiD○ 4 in Dogs