Pets - 28 December 2006

We recently got a Mini Dachshund, we were prepared for her in every sense, we thought. She is as small as a popcan! She can't get on the bed, or couches without us carrying her. We're afraid she may cause damage to her spine at this rate. We checked out pet steps but the steps are usually too tall for her to get up and down. Any ideas, web sites, shopping sites would be greatly appreciated.

2006-12-28 08:37:55 · 12 answers · asked by ? 2 in Dogs

2006-12-28 08:36:42 · 8 answers · asked by trixiedoodle29 1 in Dogs

It's my chihuahua. Have no idea how old she is coz she was already full-grown when we got her. She's been with us for like three years now.

2006-12-28 08:33:00 · 8 answers · asked by Joseph Lagarnia 1 in Dogs

My neighbour has a big black cat and i bought a kitten.

can i leave my kitten to play with my neighbours cat will it be ok plz help

2006-12-28 08:32:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

But... I need a good name for him. All I know is that he is a he and is black/white. They were born December 7th and I'm getting it in the begining of Feburary. I Need names.

2006-12-28 08:30:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

he isnt eating his dinner and he is vomiting as well. anybody any ideas

2006-12-28 08:28:24 · 15 answers · asked by thomas w 1 in Dogs

I have two dogs, a Westie and a Golden Retriever (big difference, i know). The Westie has been around for a while, she is 13. The Golden is app. 18 months. I'm a little confused as to who the alpha dog is. They are both girls, btw.

Here's what goes on:

The Golden will eat the Westie's food, and take her toys, but still seems to be a little timid around the Westie. The Westie gets an attitude around the Golden, and unless the Golden thinks the Westie is playing, she always backs off. It's a mixed situation. It is as if the Golden knows she's bigger, but still respects the Westie.

This all sounds extremely redundant, but hopefully it's clear enough to understand.

2006-12-28 08:27:49 · 14 answers · asked by uga dawgs 2 in Dogs

I purchased a puppy for my son, it's been a week. The puppy is sick with a cough and I've had problems with the store which sold it to me. I'd like to return the puppy. Problem is my son is attached to it know. What should I do, I don't want the dog, my son does.

2006-12-28 08:25:05 · 38 answers · asked by amig 1 in Dogs

ima bye a dog for my kidee!!!!!

2006-12-28 08:24:17 · 17 answers · asked by evilstranger90 1 in Dogs

we got a new cat about 5 months ago, its a neutered male... and we have had a female cat for 11 years and she HATES the new cat she always hisses and growls when he gets near her and it seems like he wants to be friends... it causes them both a lot of anxiety... we went through all the proper steps for them meeting eachother but the hissing and growling just wont stop! is there anything i can do?

2006-12-28 08:21:42 · 11 answers · asked by tustudent 2 in Cats

I'm cleaning her cage a LOT, disinfecting everything and bathing her once a week with a small amount of antibacterial soap. I put neosporin on her scabby neck and ears. Any other suggestions?

2006-12-28 08:18:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2006-12-28 08:15:59 · 16 answers · asked by Artemiseos 4 in Cats

2006-12-28 08:13:43 · 15 answers · asked by . 5 in Cats

I am putting in this question so I can answer it myself with life saving information about cats and spaying and neutering, and why it is so important.
Spay and Neuter your Pets.

2006-12-28 08:12:54 · 16 answers · asked by Animaholic 4 in Cats

what other tropical fish can i put in a smallish tank with tiger barbs

2006-12-28 08:11:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2006-12-28 08:10:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

I know you are allowed to, but is it a total hassle? I am worried my cat will screech and meow the whole time and piss the other passengers off. (I heard you should NOT give them a sedative).

2006-12-28 08:10:20 · 7 answers · asked by Kevin W 2 in Cats

2006-12-28 08:08:46 · 11 answers · asked by D.C. B 4 in Dogs

I own a 2 year old male Bullmastiff. I was looking into breeding him and I couldn't believe how much these puppies were going for. I bought my dog 6 months ago from a woman who could not care for him anymore and paid a quarter of what the newspapers are asking! I love this breed of dog but I was curious as to why they are so expensive to buy. Any ideas?

2006-12-28 08:05:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

She is doing well with peeing outside and hasn't had an accident in the house for 3 days. We got her from the Humane Society. However, at night, even after she has peed, she stills whins for about 45 minutes or so. Then around 3 or 4am she wakes us up and has to go outside again. When she comes back, she doesn't want to reenter her crate and whins forever!

Will this keep up and what should we do to get her to stop whinning at night? We run her at lunch in the backyard and after we come home from work. So she gets decent exercise.

Anyone have an Australian Shepherd that can help?

2006-12-28 08:02:03 · 5 answers · asked by Andrew T 2 in Dogs

I have a 3yr old cocker spaniel, she is fully housetrained and a very good dog.
Although we have recently noticed that she is pulling her bed out of the way and urinating underneath it, then putting her bed back. She doesnt need to wee, as she does it straight after coming in from the garden where she has just had one. She doesnt show any signs of dominance although she only does it in one area of the house, she is spayed. Maybe it could be her hormones?????????/

who knows, some one please help.

2006-12-28 08:01:58 · 6 answers · asked by CHRIS G 1 in Dogs

he keeps going to the corner of my room where the outlet is and meows he is generaly a quiet cat but he keeps doing that he just keeps meowing I feed him give him water I pet him but nothing he just seems sort of sad sometimes so what's wrong with him?

2006-12-28 08:01:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

My cat is 12 years old, she has been the only pet in the family until I got a roommate who also has a cat. It's been a year and she still won't tolerate the other cat being anywhere near her.

2006-12-28 08:01:29 · 10 answers · asked by Black Rose 4 in Cats

I was wondering at what age was it ok to start training our 5 week old puppy. I mean now is too soon but when is it ok to start training like leash walking, sitting, commands? We have already started the potty training and Cocoa's doing well. Also I was wondering how do you train your dog to be protective of me and my husband or does that come naturally? I want her to be protective but not to bite EVERYONE that comes over. I hope everyone can help me with ANYTHING you can tell me to start training her the right way. ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING IS HELPFUL. Also how much are you suppose to feed a 5 week old puppy how much and how many times a day. Thank You

2006-12-28 07:56:08 · 13 answers · asked by Meg 2 in Dogs

We have a Russian Tortoise, and my 13 year old daughter is constantly carring him in her laps with a blanket like a little baby. He seems to be okay with it, but is it healthy for him, can he get sick from her always carrying him?

2006-12-28 07:55:23 · 4 answers · asked by browneyes 1 in Reptiles

well i wanna know if you guys have been told by your vet the same thing,coz my cat cant pee,he always tries but none would come out so i took him to the vet but he couldnt really diagnose the problem coz my cat was really resisting the catheter even if hes tranquilized and he told me that cat food (and dog food) are actually harmful coz it can cause kidney stones in the long run coz its too salty..he told me to just feed him rice and fish,or anything that isnt artifially processed like cat food and dog food (my cat also eats dog food) so tell me,did your vet tell you that its harmful or did something happen to your cat/dog that was caused by it?

2006-12-28 07:51:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

male and female aged 12 weeks

2006-12-28 07:51:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I adopted a 1 year old Boxer yesterday, and he only weighs 35llbs. He was found extremely underweight, and adopted by a lady that took him to the vet had everything checked out and fixed every problem he had. I'm just looking for advice on how to help him get to a normal healthy weight. He's been on a normal diet for the past month, getting him on a stable diet. So, how do I safely bump that up to put on the weight?

2006-12-28 07:46:51 · 12 answers · asked by jgjtnca 2 in Dogs

He is (8 weeks old) on dry food mixed with equal portion of canned puppy food at the moment but im wordering if the BARF or Volhard diet are better as he gets older?

2006-12-28 07:46:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i need names for a female golden lab puppy.

2006-12-28 07:43:18 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs