Pets - 6 January 2007

well ya i have this lab who is 4 years old and she is a spayed female ....well i've noticed a "spot" on my bed after she lays on it i know this isn't pee because she's house trained and the spots aren't that big ... well its happened twice in a one or two week period of time.... i think it's her anal glands, but i'm not sure .... i haven't had this problem with her before because she is mostly an outside dog.. she 's gotten them squeezed a couple of times but i wasn't sure how often they had to be ..am i right in assuming it's her anal gland or is it somehting else do you think???... and if it is what sould i do?? should i take her to the vet or get someone to show me how to do it or look on websites or what??

2007-01-06 10:01:55 · 4 answers · asked by pianoplayer4life 4 in Dogs

I'm raising turkeys for FFA and only have about a month left. Most of the other turkeys being raised are bigger than mine. My Ag teacher suggested grease. What about vegetable oil? I know you can use it for horses, but what about turkeys? Anybody got a clue?

2007-01-06 10:00:27 · 3 answers · asked by ffagirl1214 1 in Birds

I stopped in a pet store this morning.

There were about 40 puppies stacked floor to ceiling in small glass tanks with wire bases. There was one puppy per tank; the same "type" represented more than once only a few times, meaning there were about 35 different "types" of dog available in one store.

I hesitate to say "breed." Only four of them were AKC-registered breeds. The others were Maltipoos, Schnoodles, your typical "designer dogs." But a conversation caught my attention:

MAN: Why's it so expensive? It's a MUTT!
WORKER: It's not a mutt; they're bred intentionally to cancel out health issues in each breed.

Curious what they were referring to, I looked at the cage and saw... a "BULLY BEAGLE."

MAN: So, how big will it get?
WORKER: Um...I dunno. There's his sister. (Points to a pup who looks nothing like the first one.)

This particular puppy was selling for the low price of $79.

Per month.

Aside from not patronizing these stores... what can be done?

2007-01-06 10:00:18 · 15 answers · asked by xxandra 5 in Dogs

2007-01-06 09:57:29 · 9 answers · asked by waterfunners 2 in Cats

My yellow lab puppy is almost 10 months old. He constantly needs something to chew on - whether its a toy or *sigh* the front door when he's outside. He is missing a tooth (or at least there's a space) on the bottom part of his jaw on the right side. Is he still teething? Should he have gotten it in already?

2007-01-06 09:54:33 · 6 answers · asked by Jamie316 3 in Dogs

My dog just swallowed a thumb tack, and im not sure if it's fatal or not. What will happen and what can i do without giving her surgical attention from the vet? Please dont criticize. HELP!!!

2007-01-06 09:49:00 · 19 answers · asked by Animalover 1 in Dogs

i need a lot of fast songs to keep my mind busy (my dog-had it since i can remember- died)

2007-01-06 09:47:36 · 14 answers · asked by Hannah R. 2 in Dogs

2007-01-06 09:47:26 · 8 answers · asked by juicyfruitishandsome 4 in Dogs

I heard about one person using it on their dog to calm down before shows. Wondering if it is safe as my cat is showing extreme anxiety of an unknown cause. Would you spray it on his paws or in his mouth?

2007-01-06 09:46:20 · 9 answers · asked by sticky 7 in Cats

I got her from a pet shop about 6 months ago. She would rather play with humans than other puppies. I usually get her around other Yorkies around her age, but she is still scared. Is there anything that I can do to make her less afraid?

2007-01-06 09:44:55 · 13 answers · asked by peaceoutxcubscout 2 in Dogs

2007-01-06 09:44:44 · 24 answers · asked by Fairy Nuff 3 in Dogs

My kitten is having dry heaves. Its like he is going to throw up a fur ball but nothing comes up. What could it be? Is there something I can do for him? Or do I need to take him to the vet?

2007-01-06 09:42:37 · 6 answers · asked by totallyserious29 2 in Other - Pets

I'm not sure which ones it was, but, all in one tank, I have a cichlid, 3 goldfish, and two rosy barbs. There were also three red tailed sharks, but the tank was becoming crowded so we moved one over to another tank to make sure it would get along with the frog and catfish. Earlier, I checked the the tank with the two sharks still in it, and the fish with large tails(i.e. all but the yellow cichlid), had had their tails nibbled on. Will the tails grow back, or will they always look torn up? Is there anything I should do to help the healing? All of the sharks are now with the frog and catfish, as they do not seem to mind eachother.

2007-01-06 09:42:32 · 11 answers · asked by Kitten 2 in Fish

I can't find a vet that is open until monday.

2007-01-06 09:42:25 · 8 answers · asked by crush 1 in Reptiles

I recenetly recieved a parrot from an owner who passed away. I dont know anything about them . I have been trying to do some research but cant fid the right answers. I need to know if I should tke him to get his wings,nails and beek clipped as well as possibly how he is. Can anyone help? Thanks MIchelle

2007-01-06 09:42:02 · 7 answers · asked by Michelle Q 1 in Birds

I'm looking for a good dog. What do you thing is the best type? I need one that is friendly, and good with others. So, just wondering.

2007-01-06 09:41:27 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a turtle I bought 5 yrs ago and I was told it was called a Red Russian wood Turtle. I can't seem to find any info on this type of turtle. does it really exsist or did they just pull a name out of you know where?

2007-01-06 09:40:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

My sister has a budgie called Billy and he is a vicious llittle bugger. I have tried to love him but he still acts like he hates my guts.

I even sent him a Christmas card, but I got nothing back......should I turn my back on him or give him another chance?

2007-01-06 09:37:17 · 16 answers · asked by sal-your pal 4 in Birds

2007-01-06 09:36:35 · 13 answers · asked by sum1 1 in Other - Pets

2007-01-06 09:36:19 · 2 answers · asked by manetna2 4 in Dogs

Yes Back again with Jack AKA Dirtbag Stories. FYI in case you were interested here is Jack: http://www.promodelshoot.com/jack/i%20need%20a%20friendr.jpg

The Classical performance. Along with loving women & food, Jack make a performance art of dumps. Pick the most embarrasing time / place and he will be doing his thing. The scene: A quartet from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra was playing a sunday performance in front of the Water Tower in Chicago. I was taking Jack to the park across the street and needed to cross in front of the performance & audience. Jack couldn't pass up this opportunity. Directly in front of the Quartet, Jack squats and take a horse side ****. Jack got a round of applase and just smiled and wagged his tail.

Any emabarrasing dog stories out there?

2007-01-06 09:34:25 · 4 answers · asked by corporatetrade 2 in Dogs

I have a 5 month old cross labrador/golden retriever puppy. She is sooooooooooo naughty. She runs awy with all my socks and chews the house to death. I walk her for 2-3 hours a day and she still is always ready for another walk. She's a nightmare........but when she puts her little ears down on her head and looks at me I just melt. Puppies really are the most adorable creatures on the earth. I forgive her everything she does and would miss her terribly if she weren't around.......funny old world isn't it?

2007-01-06 09:34:19 · 10 answers · asked by sal-your pal 4 in Dogs

I was sitting down near my kitten, and i held my hand. It kept closing it's eyes...but soon opened them again. After a few times of eyes opening and closing, i saw the had a little bit of water in her eyes. I finally got the chance to stroke her, strokes her for a few times. Then it started to make this sound, not so sure if it was a growl or a purr. 2nd time i stroked it's head, it moved back. I am hesitant to touch it, shall i just wait til it gains more confidence..and why did it open and close it's eyes?

2007-01-06 09:31:31 · 14 answers · asked by la de da 5 in Cats

Vet says it's because Shepherd has been hit twice - one truck - one SUV.
What can we do to help him get around?

2007-01-06 09:30:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

One of my dogs had ear mites. We've dealt with this before, so I gave him the drops, but they kept coming back. Now my two dogs and three cats have them and I can't get rid of them!

I've treated all the animals' ears, given baths with flea shampoo, sprayed them with flea spray, washed every conceivable washable surface in my house (and car!) and they still have the mites. I'd like to avoid costly vet visits if possible, so is there anything else I can do at home to help this problem?

Thanks!

2007-01-06 09:28:27 · 11 answers · asked by Jen 3 in Other - Pets

and should I separate this fish from my others?

2007-01-06 09:27:10 · 3 answers · asked by babyj248 4 in Fish

2007-01-06 09:24:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

They are small.

2007-01-06 09:22:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I have 2 cats a girl cat and a boy cat. they both have been desexed. the male cat is 5 yrs old and the girl is 2yrs old. she is a skitish cat and is scared of things. the male cat always goes and finds the girl cat and fights with her. they have lived together since having the girl cat but they cant be together, never.

I dont know what to do. i would like them to be able to be in the same room and not fight but right now i cant do that.

Please help.

2007-01-06 09:21:38 · 23 answers · asked by track f 1 in Cats

Woke up this morning and my fish has rubbed off heaps of his scales. I am treating my tank with salt, temp at 27-29 degrees, and also have bactonex treatment in. Why is this not working? Should i take him out and give him a salt bath? How much salt do i need to put in to do this? Should i take him out and put him in a separte tank? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HATE SEEING MY FISH GO THRU THIS.

2007-01-06 09:20:46 · 7 answers · asked by Brenna 1 in Fish