Pets - 6 January 2007

I got my new horse at the beginning of november, and apart from a few teething problems while she was settling in, we got on fine. suddenly, in the past week or so, she has started being really nasty.
when i go to catch her in her field, she pins her ears back and snaps at me, and kicks out at me. she has a headcollar on, and when i manage to grab her she throws her head around trying to get away.
after a few seconds she stops, but then i can't get her to move. i've tried taking her rug off first, then asking her to move, turning her head to move her, but she only takes one step, everything i can think of! i dont know what else i can try, so i'm asking you lot!

things before she started this:
she is in a huge field, but at first she was fenced off with electric fence. a storm broke the circuit and she got out.

i have since taken the fence down, after putting her back in and seeing her get out despite of the electricity

she ripped the inside of her rug but has a new one now

2007-01-06 23:57:28 · 30 answers · asked by Lizzie 2 in Other - Pets

2007-01-06 23:55:39 · 5 answers · asked by teri vinson 1 in Dogs

I really want a toy chihuaha but I am on a budget and the only ones I can find are like $ 500.00 or more anyone know of a place I can find one at a reasonable price in Florida or Georgia?

2007-01-06 23:55:13 · 6 answers · asked by robinw1976 1 in Dogs

My dogs have fleas bad and I have tried everything on the market to rid of them and they just keep getting reinfested, I have used carpet powders and flea bombs and nothing seems to work in the house after I treat the dogs, they just come back.

2007-01-06 23:47:35 · 8 answers · asked by robinw1976 1 in Dogs

2007-01-06 23:47:18 · 6 answers · asked by ryan s 1 in Other - Pets

I've already told her I will study hard and try my best to get in Extension Maths, and I did... But all she told me was :"I'll think about it..."

2007-01-06 23:45:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

When my dog came in from outside today, he had a large cut in between his legs. It almost looks like a glass cut or a stab wound. I do not have a lot of money, and was wondering if I could just clean w/ peroxide and use an anti-biotic ointment, or do I need to take him to the vet? The wound doesn't seem to be bothering him that much, he just licks it occasionally.

2007-01-06 23:42:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

There was a boy standing on a corner selling fish.

He was saying, "Dam fish for sale, dam fish for sale."

A preacher walked up and asked why he was calling them dam fish.

The kid said, "I caught them at the dam, so they're dam fish."

The preacher bought some, took them home and asked his wife to cook the dam fish.

His wife looked at him in bewilderment and said, "Preachers aren't supposed to talk like that."

The preacher explained why they were dam fish, and she agreed to cook them. When dinner was ready and everyone was sitting down, the preacher asked his son to pass him the dam fish.

His son replied, "That's the spirit dad. Pass the fuckin potatoes!"

2007-01-06 23:38:28 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-01-06 23:35:20 · 5 answers · asked by james_siple 1 in Dogs

I have a small aquarium,use a sponge filter system and aerater.I do 10% water changes every 2 to 3 weeks using the water I have taken out to rinse the filter sponge in to maintain the "good bacteria" however just recently I have had a problem keeping the water clear and within a couple of days it is green and cloudy so what am I doing wrong. I use a tap water treatment too any advice welcome.

2007-01-06 22:54:34 · 20 answers · asked by jlb 5 in Fish

I have a 6 months old male cat with other 2 (one male and one female),all are vaccinated.the youngest one which has the problem is a very playful and add joy to our life.Today at noon I found that he is not active,doesn't want to eat and he doesn't want to play with other cats as he uses always.I tried to find if he has high temperature,but it was normal,I tried to examine his senses but all again was normal,the only thing that draw my attention was his eyes(full of sorrow,and seem to be something wrong with him).
I'm crazy about his condition alot,and I don't want to lose another lovely soul :(

Please help me and guide me what to do???
Urgent plz.

2007-01-06 22:48:23 · 10 answers · asked by diesel992 1 in Cats

when she plays she bites and scratches, and i don't know how to get her to stop. i've been 'ignoring' this behaviour as advised on a couple of web sites, but it doesn't seem to be having any effect. also, it means that we don't get very much contact at all; she cannot really be stroked unless she is asleep or dozy, and i'm worried that she'll grow up not really used to being regularly handled. i've noticed as well that, unlike what it says on a lot of sites, she hardly needs any sleep. if i am awake, she's awake, and she'll follow me around all day!

2007-01-06 22:42:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2007-01-06 22:38:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

But my Hubby thinks I give him too much attention and that we are going to have serious problems when our 1st baby comes next month.
I was told I couldnt have babies so My Brewski was my baby... until now.

What can we do to help him not be Jealous of the baby?

2007-01-06 22:34:54 · 6 answers · asked by Angel 3 in Dogs

if u dont like it then whats ur fav tv show?

2007-01-06 22:30:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

2007-01-06 22:14:47 · 18 answers · asked by eto 1 in Dogs

my brother has 2 a male and a female they are so soft and friendley the male is frightened of cats

2007-01-06 21:54:10 · 12 answers · asked by gracie 2 in Dogs

2007-01-06 21:53:24 · 2 answers · asked by . 3 in Reptiles

2007-01-06 21:41:55 · 11 answers · asked by lukietare 1 in Other - Pets

I've had many cats in my life (only two all black) and it seems that they are the only two that hunch thier backs when they yawn and stretch..why is this? i'm sure all cats are able to do it but i normally see other cats stretch thier front paws far out and stretch that way..just curious!

2007-01-06 21:40:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

can seamonkeys and triops live together? jr93657@yahoo.com

2007-01-06 21:27:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

He's name is mojo and everytime i go and touch or pat my other dog he starts growling at her and becomes center of attention? is this a sign of jealousy? if so can you tell me how to control it?

2007-01-06 21:18:18 · 10 answers · asked by The Chair Wizard VII 6 in Dogs

She also has a few red spots/boils where she wee's from!

2007-01-06 21:12:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-01-06 21:04:59 · 33 answers · asked by atif k 2 in Fish

2007-01-06 21:03:10 · 7 answers · asked by Ariel A 1 in Birds

My brother in law is an exotic animal trainer for show business, and the animals are all trained using just positive reinforcement. The guy who wrote the book says you can't get birds, rats, ostriches, dolphins, killer whales, etc to work for you using force. The animal either won't work or will turn on you.
Marine mammals will drag the trainer underwater if they don't like the training.

So, is the only reason we still use techniques like helicoptering (lifting a dog's front feet off the ground until the dog either passes out or submits), beating (as described by the Koehler method), Alpha rolling, (as performed by the egotistical Cesar Millan,)
on dogs is that dogs will forgive us and still work?

And if a husband hits his wife, and the wife forgives him, does it make it right for the husband to have hit his wife to start with?

2007-01-06 20:54:25 · 11 answers · asked by rualass 3 in Dogs

its been about 10 hours and the pantings getting really heavy when should i be worried it also sounds like shes pushing

2007-01-06 20:48:54 · 7 answers · asked by Shannon T 1 in Dogs

how much does it cost to neuter a cryptorchid dog. I lived in mountain view, california area
will the vet. give me pain medication for my dog after the surgery? how long will it take for my dog to heal? can you
tell me what to expect after the surgery.?

only detailed answer. i will read all your answer and give you best and thumbs up.

can you suggest any good vet.

2007-01-06 20:48:46 · 6 answers · asked by binibining pilipina 5 in Dogs

Am looking for a dog and don't know exactly what to choose. Am prefering German Shepherd but some told me that its a fragile dog. Want to know also the price of a German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Doberman and Boxer. Which breed is more agressif?

2007-01-06 20:44:07 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Paleeze tell me it wasn't about to have babies! There WAS blood coming from underneath it! OH MY GOODNESS, am I ever freaked! It didn't seem like a big mouse though. AHHH!

2007-01-06 20:39:17 · 10 answers · asked by MissBug 2 in Other - Pets