Pets - 3 January 2007

I am getting a doberman puppy in a couple months. I keep reading how incredibly hyper they are and it makes me think back to the Jack Russell Terrier that we watched for a short time that was absolutely insane. He was in his own little hyper world and was to insane to learn simple commands or be disciplined. When they say dobermans are hyper are they comparable to the jack russell terrier kind of hyper?

2007-01-03 07:56:02 · 6 answers · asked by coconut 3 in Dogs

I have a 2 1/2 old puppy.. I had a dog when I was younger. who never dugs holes well at least as I can remember. Why do dogs dig holes? and is it ok for them to eat their own phooh?

2007-01-03 07:55:15 · 5 answers · asked by Jackie A 1 in Dogs

he is a 2 year old boxer and has a fab pedagree he has 35 champs in all and is a wounderful dog all round

2007-01-03 07:53:38 · 12 answers · asked by leanne c 1 in Dogs

Recently, I noticed my puppy showing signs of weakness and her eyes, which were usually a grey colour, now are of a yellow colour. That was a sign for me that she was sick. Her gums are also of a pale yellow colour. She was always vibrant and ate quickly but now its the total opposite. I went to the vet and all these people could of said was that they don't know what really happened and is unable to give any explanation. Can anyone give me some possible reasons to any of her signs and can provide something that I can do to help her.

2007-01-03 07:51:56 · 10 answers · asked by 4u2nv® 5 in Dogs

We finally found out who is eating our food a pesky it also ate/killed our kittie and we live in a twenty story should i cut the head off of the animal or drop it from the balcony?.

2007-01-03 07:50:24 · 7 answers · asked by Kevin G 1 in Other - Pets

Everytime I put on perfume and she hears the "squirt" noise, she goes nuts and runs and hides under the bed, and then when i spray febreeze she does the same thing, i also have to give her this medicine for a sore on her that i have to squirt her with on the sore. it doesn't sting or anything, it just feels wet to her skin. i litteraly have to hold her down to spray her with it, shes goes crazy and runs like a racehorse if shes around anything that "squirts" why does she do this?

2007-01-03 07:49:14 · 29 answers · asked by me 1 in Cats

I'm new to this section and this is my second time asking this because the first one didn't go through. I'm just wondering what is the age of your cat? or kitten?

2007-01-03 07:48:09 · 41 answers · asked by Suzy Suzee Sue 6 in Cats

He's very sweet and not aggressive at all. He gets a lot of attention at home. Don't want to hit him or hurt him but today we were playing with his rope toy and he jumped up and bit me in the forehead. He didn't mean to but it hurt! Anytime you play with him he tries to bite your hands or your feet. He will often bite on your clothing. Usually it doesn't hurt and he doesn't growl or act like he's attacking you, just sort of tugging on you. He has LOTS of toys and lots of space. Any ideas? I really don't have the time or money for training right now and I've never raised a dog before.

2007-01-03 07:47:48 · 21 answers · asked by aiemzee 2 in Dogs

2007-01-03 07:47:13 · 9 answers · asked by Lobsterkeeper 1 in Fish

My shetland pony is an escape artist, and for the last few days I have been doing some serious changes to the pasture he is kept in. there is now 6 wire, barb-ed wire, and boards all around the pasture and the other horses are fine. I don't want to keep him locked up in the small 10x10 corral which keeps him fine and he cannot escape. just this morning he escaped out of the pasture I just put barb wire in. He just walks right through it, literally, he sticks his head through and lifts his knees up and jumps throught it unscathed. I also don't want to tie him up because my nana has had horses choke themselves to death while being tied up.

2007-01-03 07:45:58 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2007-01-03 07:37:16 · 74 answers · asked by LA 1 in Cats

My 3 month old kitten is extremely headstrong (was raised by hand and dosnt respond to a lot of motherly actions that the vet recommended). She uses her claws for most everything she does. I have tried training her using a waterbottle and treats for when she does bad, or good things. I have even gone as far as bopping her on the nose to find out she finds that as a personal insult and starts playing harder.

However, she dosnt mind the waterbottle at all, and it dosnt deter her from biting and clawing when she plays (and sometimes, may likewise encourage her). Treats when she is properly playing causes her to actually become extremely excited and can start her clawing.

She may be becoming anti-social as well, since I dont let people play with her much, due to the fact that she leaves some pretty nasty scratches. Anyone have any advice on this perplexing situation?

2007-01-03 07:36:28 · 9 answers · asked by Steve 2 in Cats

Is owning a pit bull with young children and a toddler safe? The yard is small, they own a much smaller chihuahua mix as well as a cat. Should there be concern if the pit bull is a purebred? Or is it true that only mixed breed pit bulls are giving purebreds a bad name?

2007-01-03 07:34:43 · 25 answers · asked by can'tspellVickywithouticky 1 in Dogs

2007-01-03 07:33:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I found a puppy about 7 weeks old on a dirt road and he was about starved to death. We decided to keep him and now we need a name.Hes part rednosed pitbull and white english bulldog. Hes gotten real active. He is white,brown and has heavy black around his eyes(like eyeliner) and a black speck on his pink nose. We already have a 2yr old male white english bulldog named Duke. PLEASE HELP ME NAME MY PUPPY!!

2007-01-03 07:32:36 · 22 answers · asked by Georgia Peach 3 in Dogs

On December 11th, our beloved two-year-old kitty (Chase) sustained major jaw and tongue damage, apparently as a result of a car accident. His tongue quickly became infected and required three surgeries. As a result of the surgeries, he now has only about half of his tongue.

Because of his compromised tongue and his broken jaw, Chase is unable to eat on his own. (We're feeding him several times per day through a feeding tube.) He can move his jaw, but it is badly misaligned. His two (!) orthopedic surgeons are recommending that his jaw be repositioned and wired shut, which will cause him an enormous amount of discomfort and distress. We're wondering if he is ever going to be able to eat on his own or if he will require a feeding tube for the rest of his life.

Do you know of any cats who were able to eat on their own with just 50-60% of their tongues?

Thanks.

2007-01-03 07:29:46 · 12 answers · asked by Ken B 1 in Cats

I just got a new Dwarf hamster. I was wondering if you should bathe them. They are very tiny and that is what I am worrying about. Does anyone know a veterniarian or a anybody who knows about Dwarf Hamsters. Please leave an answer. Even, if you do not have a clue about this, your sugestions are always acknowledged!
Thanx
brillantbrunette

2007-01-03 07:28:36 · 10 answers · asked by brillantbrunette 2 in Other - Pets

its a yellow labradoodle

2007-01-03 07:25:25 · 7 answers · asked by Stubs 2 in Dogs

I'm wondering where my bird comes from?? He's a Cinnamon Tailed Green Cheeked Conure! PLEASE ANSWER!!!!!

2007-01-03 07:24:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

it was a chihuahuas/miniture pinstcher. I do not know much about the internet.

2007-01-03 07:23:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I just bought a new betta fish and I feel bad because if I go out at night then he is in the dark all night. I also am trying to figure out how to get him to eat because I will drop his pellets of food at the top of his tank and he won't come get it and they will sink to the bottom so I tried tapping on the side and he won't come still so it sinks to the bottom into the rocks. Should I continue to put more pellets in there until I see him eat them or should I just assume that he can reach them on the rocks at the bottom?

2007-01-03 07:19:27 · 11 answers · asked by Teresa 2 in Fish

my cockatiel is almost 5 moths old and shes been doing fine so far, shes eating normally her droppings are fine and she sleeps on one leg with her head nder her wing, which is normal for them. But now shes been sneezing alot and her nares are a little red. Her droppings are coming more watery now and ive seen a little discharge coming from her nose. Is there anything i can do to help her get better if she does have a cold, without taking her to an avian vet? i cant really afford to take her rite now. PLEASE HELP ME IS MY BIRDIE SICK?

2007-01-03 07:15:07 · 6 answers · asked by mzmysterious0606 1 in Birds

i am a silent but sometimes outspoken. i need a pet that nortures my soul. u know what i mean. a pet that can take care of its self when am not there

2007-01-03 07:15:06 · 22 answers · asked by tibit 2 in Other - Pets

I can take this puppy out and, as soon as hes done from outside he will come in,then he wait 15 mins and, goes on the carpet. What do I do? I really do'nt want to rub his nose in it, or spank him. I really just need some advice so I can have the best puppy for me. If this ploblem doesn't stop I will have to put him outside for good,and I really don't want to do that. I really love my animals,and I know they love me. But enough is enough,and it's time for me to take control ,and I don't know how to. So I am begging please send me a angel or a really good solution.

2007-01-03 07:14:27 · 13 answers · asked by poolemandy 1 in Dogs

My son took home this good male pup from his fire dept and has had him 1 month. We are trying to find a good shelter for him to be adopted because this is a very good pup. We don't want it to go on to long so it will be easier to adjust for him. Thanks.

2007-01-03 07:14:05 · 7 answers · asked by Bernadette P 1 in Dogs

wondering if any one has had their dogs ears croped, what should i expect. any advice

2007-01-03 07:11:13 · 19 answers · asked by shopping in NY 1 in Dogs

he will pee if the box is too low, or if I buy the cheap cat litter...I have to scoop his box everyday.Sometimes 2-3 a day.i go through little like its nothing.and not to mention I have hard wood floors..Can anyone help me......

2007-01-03 07:09:16 · 15 answers · asked by elfeyes21 1 in Cats

Has anyone had a brown recluse spider bite there horse? If so what did it do and did it have a bad odder?

2007-01-03 06:59:51 · 4 answers · asked by gizmo0013 4 in Other - Pets

My lab puppy wants to nibble on me, my husband, and my kids when he plays, he gets in trouble for it each time. It doesn't really hurt but is annoying after a while. How can we get him to stop????

2007-01-03 06:54:22 · 9 answers · asked by Lucky Charm 2 in Dogs

2007-01-03 06:52:57 · 11 answers · asked by Shippo 1 in Dogs