Pets - 31 December 2006

My new pup has a cough and a runny nose so his vet gave him antibiotics. I read that I can give him echinacea. Would that be in tea form or a crushed pill? He looks pretty healthy overall and is still very playful.

2006-12-31 13:22:23 · 17 answers · asked by Zen 2 in Dogs

2006-12-31 13:21:05 · 7 answers · asked by Mr Bellows 5 in Dogs

i think some thing is wrong with my hamster. he wont stop itching. some pet care books say that it might be because he is nervous but if he has motes what am i suppose to do? i really want to take him to the vet to be for sure some thing is wrong but then thee is the bill to pay for just going in. is there any thing i could do to check my hamster tosee if he has mites or do i really need to take him to the vet. when i was younger i didnt have much luck with hamsters. it seemed like i always picked out the wrong one. every one i had would die within a couple of weeks inwhich some i know the cause and others i dont. my brother has had 3 hamsters and they all live for more then 3 years! i want my new hamster to live. any advice? plz help me!

2006-12-31 13:19:49 · 9 answers · asked by stjohnscheer196 2 in Other - Pets

We have a new puppy at my house. She is a teacup chihuahua.
We are working on potty training, but it does not seem to be going as well as I think it should.

2006-12-31 13:19:09 · 19 answers · asked by zita 2 in Dogs

My cat 14 years old. She is diabetic. She's on tapezol. I ran out of medicine. How long will she last with out it?

2006-12-31 13:17:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I know it depends...but on average how long can they live for? Ive had my lil baby since I was about 11 yrs, which has been for 11 yrs....(I'm 22) and I was just wondering...thanks :)

2006-12-31 13:17:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

1. Dog- Girl- Sadie

2. Dog- Girl- Princess

3. Cat- Boy- Stubby

4. Cat- Girl- Miracle

5. Cat- Girl- Abigail

2006-12-31 13:16:25 · 17 answers · asked by hmw95 3 in Other - Pets

She's been fat for about a year. Is that healthy? Is she pregnant? Should I put her in another tank? I have no clue really on what to do, so please fill me in here!

2006-12-31 13:15:37 · 5 answers · asked by lizzard6192003 1 in Fish

I have recently purchased a new five and a half gallon tank for my bedroom. I have cleaned it, filled it with water and started the filter to begin the cycling.

I know I have to watch the ammonia levels and the nitrate levels, but I live out in the rural desert and I'm on well water. We have our water regularly tested and it usually rates below normal water (No chlorine, ammonia, no chemicals, water softeners at all). It's very healthy water and completely chemical free.

Are ammonia and nitrate naturally occuring in the aquarium cycle (If so, where do they come from? I have not added anything else other than water conditioning liquid), and what should I watch for? How long should the cycling take? I'm not going to use it for tropical fish, just small fish like tetras, mollys, dwarf frogs and maybe a goldfish or two (I haven't really decided on the fish I want).

Thanks!

Also -- Are snails benifitial in any way?

2006-12-31 13:14:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Besides a dwarf one? Any other species which dont grow really large and dont require a very big aquarium? I intent to keep it by itself.
Thanks and a happy new year to all!

2006-12-31 13:14:17 · 2 answers · asked by Nostromo 5 in Fish

I was wondering cause I did that and I hope he will be ok

2006-12-31 13:07:45 · 28 answers · asked by Elizabeth H 2 in Dogs

2006-12-31 13:07:03 · 22 answers · asked by lori e 1 in Reptiles

i want to buy one but the pet shop is closed and i need to know. if anyone can help i would be very gratefull! thnx! rikku

2006-12-31 13:06:22 · 11 answers · asked by rikku 2 in Fish

2006-12-31 13:05:17 · 6 answers · asked by Binaツ 3 in Reptiles

We have a 17 week old Chihuahua female ,we named GiGi. She is a deerface, all white, except 1 ear is brown and the other ear has little brown freckle spots on it. Do you like the name GiGi or should we change it to something else. I was thinking, Cookie, Dixie, Daisy, Ginger, Gidget, Baby, Bubbles, Scarlett, Shadow, Barbie, or Bashful, because she is very shy. Do you like any of these, or can you suggest some others? Thanks! Happy New Year!

2006-12-31 13:04:09 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I know that it has something to do with the hooves, but what about them? I am writing a "book", more like "essay" about horses to study on and so far i have everything on feeding, care, vet care, money situations (i am now up to 109 dollars!), and hoof care, cept for shodding...what is it?

2006-12-31 13:02:43 · 15 answers · asked by Christina. 3 in Other - Pets

I want a dog that wont shed. What Kind of Dogs are extremely friendly but dont shed. And Please...No Curly haired dogs.

2006-12-31 12:59:29 · 40 answers · asked by michyswah 1 in Dogs

We want to get a medium size dog that is good with small children and not too hyper. Mutts are fine. No poodles please.

2006-12-31 12:56:39 · 39 answers · asked by BlueFish 3 in Dogs

Here's my situation...Four years ago our German Shepherd died of old age (17 yrs. old). We finally decided, after alot of discussion, to go to one of the local shelters and try to find a young German Sheperd to raise. We were told that it would cost $95.00 to adopt a large breed dog (puppy or adult). I know the cost covers the shots and neuter/spay, but why so much? This local animal shelter has very little turn-over, and they are always asking for donations to feed all the dogs and cats they are housing. I asked them if it wouldn't be better to lower the adoption fee to be able to get them adopted out and they said that if a person can't afford the adoption fees then they can't afford a dog! I totally disagree with this. There are alot of good people out there that would love to own a dog but can't afford the huge adoption fees. It seems that if more of their pets were adopted, they wouldn't keep having to raise money to feed them. What do you think?

2006-12-31 12:56:26 · 34 answers · asked by irishd83501 2 in Dogs

I have a boyfriend that moved in. I noticed that when he argues with me she will urinate in the middle of the night. I'm not sure if this is connected, but I think so. I'm tired of steam cleaning, but am willing to continue to keep her. The boyfriend goes b4 she'll go! Help! What can I do?

2006-12-31 12:55:54 · 14 answers · asked by Arbed K 1 in Dogs

This guy affected my life more than any other celebrity, famous person, etc in a long time. He was a trerrific person and I still cry when they talk about him or I see his precious family. We love you Steve. You will be loved for many years to come.

2006-12-31 12:54:11 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

my cats hate each other. they are always pouncing and trying to kill one another. dusty and butterscotch especially beat up on richard parker. how can i make them get along?

2006-12-31 12:54:07 · 12 answers · asked by :) 3 in Cats

2006-12-31 12:54:04 · 5 answers · asked by xintoxicating1x 2 in Other - Pets

I am dogsitting and this dog has some severe gas. I brought my dog with me and she has got gas now and she never has it. Is it the food?

2006-12-31 12:53:39 · 12 answers · asked by alig 3 in Dogs

I have been interested in getting a cat for a while but I would like to ensure it is safe. I have read on many websites that indoor cats live much longer and are safe but I want to know if the cat will be happy. The cats I saw at the shelter were in tiny cages. My house would give it much more space. Is it cruel to keep them indoors mostly?

2006-12-31 12:48:15 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I have always thought having a pet snake was so pointless. Think about it. All they do is eat and sleep in the cage you have them in. You know they don't like you. and if you have a snake big enouph they could eat you. i have always wondered this. And i still don't get why people have snakes as pets?

2006-12-31 12:47:19 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

My puppy is 17 w/o. He is a boxer, and usually has cool feet and ears.

2006-12-31 12:45:42 · 9 answers · asked by retardfish 2 in Dogs

2006-12-31 12:41:22 · 9 answers · asked by stjohnscheer196 2 in Other - Pets

I have been waiting so long to have a dog again. We finally have the house and the big yard but we also have two cats and two children still in diapers. Hubby says its all up to me. My heart is telling go to the shelter immediately and my head is telling me its too much and the kids aren't ready yet.

2006-12-31 12:39:29 · 18 answers · asked by BlueFish 3 in Dogs

2006-12-31 12:38:07 · 12 answers · asked by porsche r 2 in Cats