Pets - 1 January 2007

Last week I decided to foster 4 5-6 week old kittens from the local SPCA, they had asked me because I volunteer there a lot, and I just couldn't say no. So I brought them home last Wednesday. Everything seemed fine. Everyone ate well (Actrium canned kitten food) and everyone drank their water, they were active and loved to play. That night however, one kitten threw up, I called the shelter and they told me that the kittens had probably either ate too much, or they aren't used to the food. So I was settled. Then, last night the smallest kitten, a little female tabby with some calico blotches, threw up all over the living room. These are small kittens, and she threw up a lot. Then he's the problem, this morning I took her and her brother to a seperate room where I feed them to eat first, because the other two kittens in the litter are larger and usually eat all the food. The little female wouldn't eat, she was too interested in me. She is very small, I'm concerned. She has to be hungry!

2007-01-01 23:58:56 · 6 answers · asked by Carrie 2 in Cats

For the past few days, my dog seems to be limping a little and having difficulty going up the stairs. my father checked one of his hind paws and thought that one of his paw pads may have come off. He's a very hairy dog so its hard to see if one of his paw pads has really come off and he keeps struggling and refuses to let us check his hind paw. Is it possible for a paw pad to really come off? Whats the best thing to do now?



Serious answers pls.

2007-01-01 23:55:03 · 8 answers · asked by Riko 3 in Dogs

He's 8 1/2 months old and he just started doing it.

2007-01-01 23:49:17 · 18 answers · asked by Tommy S 2 in Dogs

My new puppy settled in well at first but for the last two nights has taken particular exception to being in his crate for the nights sleep. He can sleep through without wetting the crate as he did this for the first three nights without complaint.

He is definitely anxious about being apart from us as he crys as soon as we go into another room without him. I have been strict so that he does not get into any other rooms and so cannot follow me about.

I haven't left the house without him yet and think I should probably start to do this very gradually so that he gets used to us not being around for short periods.

There is a lot of conflicting advice around saying that you should have them in the room for the first few nights but others saying not because they will then never want to leave. I tried leaving a radio on which had a small effect. I will also try the ticking clock.

I guess most the advice says to leave him to bark his way through it but my neighbours will hate me!

2007-01-01 23:43:14 · 35 answers · asked by delphi13 3 in Dogs

My british bulldog went missing from my garden in waltham abbey essex on saturday hes 9 and red and white and answers to the name gunner!!! Pls can sum1 give me help as to the best way to locate a missing dog possible stolen? And if by chance any1 has any idea on the location of my dog pls email me!

2007-01-01 23:38:27 · 12 answers · asked by ross s 2 in Dogs

2007-01-01 23:35:40 · 8 answers · asked by Daniel s 1 in Dogs

2007-01-01 23:30:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Every 9 seconds a homeless dog or cat is euthanized.
The #1 cause of death for healthy pets is homelessness.
"Free" litters take homes away from animals in shelters.
Only 1 "free" puppy/kitten in 10 finds a GOOD home.
EACH & EVERY LITTER HURTS!!!
Spay or neuter your pets than "spay it forward"...
help a friend, neighbor or co-worker do the same.
BE PART OF THE SOLUTION, NOT THE PROBLEM!

2007-01-01 23:20:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I brought my 10 week old German Shepherd home 5 days ago and he's used to being free-fed all day and night. I'd like him to eat 3 times a day when I put his food down but he takes 1-2 hours sometimes to finish a serving. I hate to take it away from him because he's a few lbs. underweight right now. Any ideas?

2007-01-01 23:18:56 · 10 answers · asked by DuffMan409 2 in Dogs

For the past 3 nights after I put my dog to sleep in her crate she breaks out in the middle of the night. She has never done this before and it worries me. Is she trying to tell me something or is this normal and I should just get a new crate?

2007-01-01 23:11:33 · 6 answers · asked by Barlow 6 in Dogs

my doberman is always running after my rescue cat, missy. missy doesnt seem that scared but always on edge.missy even scratched the dogs nose but that still didnt stop my dog from chasing her. the dog has only caught up with missy once and just stood over her nudging her with nose! whats going on? the dog is 11 months old, the cat is approx 3-4.

2007-01-01 22:43:22 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-01-01 22:36:46 · 18 answers · asked by erinbrae_erinnbree 1 in Dogs

My fiancee has 2 two year old cats and I have a 10 month old labrdor puppy. We're going to be moving into a medium one bedroom apartment. Any suggestions how we can have a peaceful exsistance without one of us having to get rid of our pet?

2007-01-01 22:28:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I think he would hate me to brush his teeth. Arethere any other ways of doing it? Can he eat mint leaves?

2007-01-01 21:38:49 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

five year old ,ellie lawrenson was killed by adog described as a pitbull like and her gran was seriously injured.
it makes you wonder how long its going to be before another child gets killed and the government clamps down on bad owners. dogs are not born evvil or dangerous its how they are raised and taught to behave, that determins their actions isnt it?

2007-01-01 21:36:20 · 23 answers · asked by thebluehaze 3 in Dogs

Should I marinate it first?

2007-01-01 21:26:03 · 12 answers · asked by Radames 2 in Cats

Just got my jack russel home and can't seem to get her on a schedule yet, she is eating and going to the bathroom well, but only sleeping like 1.5-2 hours at a time. I am trying the crate training but she cries so loudly she wakes up everyone in the house and my roomate has to work 1st shift.

2007-01-01 21:25:57 · 4 answers · asked by urangel4life2006 1 in Dogs

2007-01-01 21:21:25 · 15 answers · asked by Robert B 1 in Other - Pets

2007-01-01 20:51:12 · 19 answers · asked by Radames 2 in Cats

2007-01-01 20:45:46 · 10 answers · asked by shed d 1 in Other - Pets

Hi everyone, I have a rott mixed,but so many say he looks sherpard and he is real hyper,He jumps and bites on me and people and he is over 6 months now and getting bigger.Do you have an suggestions on how to top this bad behavior? I love him so dearly as i love all animals .I have another dog too that bites him all the time and he gets scared and just bites alot..I need help please?

2007-01-01 20:42:37 · 7 answers · asked by ladywolfie64 2 in Dogs

Her name is Jubilee, and she is about 8 months old. She is cute and can be destructable at times. She'll chew on the things that I don't want her to chew on. And she'll scratch on things that I don't want her to scratch on. How do I stop her from doing so? What are some good training methods?

Thanks :)

2007-01-01 20:42:16 · 8 answers · asked by Mrs. Victorious 5 in Cats

It seems that he wants something to pee *on* and so has a habit of peeing on the inside walls and corners of the covered litter box. It makes something of a mess. Suggestions?

2007-01-01 20:39:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

our cockatiel laided egg on bottom of cage can it be moved to the nest and how?

2007-01-01 20:35:57 · 3 answers · asked by Kruz006 1 in Birds

..I asked this question last week and pointed out, among other things, that dogs come with a formidable array of teeth, just the thing for ripping the fact from a toddler. This point was fiercely contested by dog owners with the consensus of opinion being that a dog will attack only if provoked.

How do these dog owners now feel in the light of the tragic news of a beautiful little girl killed by a ‘harmless and loving dog’ ?

To be clear; dogs are wolves bred to look cuddly but wolves nonetheless.

This being so, I believe all dogs/wolves should be destroyed without delay...what do you think?

2007-01-01 20:34:57 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

a few months ago my dog ripped her left dew claw and i took her to the vet and since then it has grown back and now bothe front dew claws are ripped im not sure if its painful she flinches but she doesnt yelp. im wondering if it would be cruel to take her to the vet for a operation to remove the claws completely? can any one give me information about the operation and if she would need to wear a bandage cause she would definetly rip a bandage off?
thank you

2007-01-01 20:20:42 · 3 answers · asked by jasonpoohead 1 in Dogs

My puppy Ruby won't be quiet! She recently got brought home and she crys and yowls at night! We've tried the radio, ticking clocks, hot water bottles and all sorts of stuff! We'd like to bring her in but we can't! We have a cat that's agro and our other dog will get jealous. Any ideas??

2007-01-01 20:17:02 · 8 answers · asked by Caitlin 2 in Dogs

I got a 2.4yr old pup, kelpie x german shepherd. She constantly barks at nothing and everything in particular. Does anyone have any advice on what I can to do to stop her barking so much?

2007-01-01 20:16:41 · 10 answers · asked by mrsrhowell 3 in Dogs

Someone on here wanted to know about being their own farrier. It's a BAD IDEA! You wouldn't go to a podiatrist that just bought the necessary tools, then hung out a shingle, would you? Your horse ain't gonna dig the idea, either. Before you try this (stupid) idea, just trim your own toenails too short on both feet, then walk a couple of miles on uneven ground. If you cannot afford a farrier, don't get a horse.

2007-01-01 20:12:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

posted recently about change of job and difficulty keeping up with exercise routine of my border collie, some people suggested dog walkers and others suggested another dog, thanks to all for the advice. We have been considering the option of another dog, to keep Alfie company and occupied etc. my husband has said that if we decide to go for another he would rather that they are based outside, we would obviously provide warm and comfortable living conditions for them, however i have never really liked the idea of a dog living outside, do any of you think it is cruel or would it be ok. (and before anyone asks they would not be put out there and forgotton about, they would still be well looked after and loved)

2007-01-01 20:06:59 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs