Pets - 9 January 2007

I'm thinking about getting a dog but i don't know what type

2007-01-09 13:39:51 · 20 answers · asked by lemi121 1 in Other - Pets

My female cat is 7 years old. She is healthy, and active. She sometimes is allowed outside (private property). Just today I noticed her gums are so swelled she can barely close her mouth. This hasn't been an ongoing problem, and I have never seen anything like it. The gums are not red or bleeding but a whitish-pink like you would expect. It makes it seem she has only the 2 front upper and lower teach, when I know there are more in the back, I guess hidden. The vet appt. isn't until a couple days, so what can I do in the meantime? I have all ready swithced her to wet food so she can eat.

Is the cat in any pain and what is the cause?

(PS: She is cranky, but normally is)

2007-01-09 13:38:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

People say, they are slimy! or EEEWWWW gross! Won't they bite? But notice that these certain people know absolutely nothing about snakes. How about the fact that only amphibians are slimy and snakes are only slimy when they are born or hatched because of membranes? How is it that people these days have no respect for a snake's strength and beauty?

2007-01-09 13:36:33 · 15 answers · asked by ? 2 in Reptiles

When we first got him, he ate live mice; he got bit once or twice and wouldn't eat, so we fed him dead mice. It's been going fine until about 5 months ago, when he went a while without food a few times. For more than 3 months now, he won't eat! We're practically raising mice in his tank! What are we doing wrong, and what do I do??

2007-01-09 13:34:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

My catfish has been swimming sideways, upside down and bumping into things. The water qulity is good, he (it) lays on its dies and I do not think he is eating much. I would appreciate any ideas. I have have antibotics and looked at fish help guides with little sucess? Please help.

2007-01-09 13:33:51 · 3 answers · asked by irondog 1 in Fish

2007-01-09 13:31:24 · 26 answers · asked by founder 3 in Dogs

I just got a new budgie today .. long story.

Here is a photo of him (Lemon)

http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h287/white_creatures/more%20stuff/?action=view¤t=Picture754.jpg

The lady told me he's part Albino, I mean when I look at him with out bright lights around he apears completly white it's so awsome

So is this colour rare? I have searched around and never seen an Ino/Lutino/Creamilo budgie like this one before ... he's beautiful ^_^

2007-01-09 13:31:17 · 9 answers · asked by I Heart Pickles 2 in Birds

I went to animal shelter after seeing a picture on their site of a beagle, 3yrs old. My boyfriend & i both like her and she seem to like us as well. she has to be spayed before we take her home, shes in heat so they have to wait. The shelter noticed it on the 5th of jan, I forgot to ask them how long dogs are in heat for? other question I have is: her former owners left her alone alot & had to get rid of her because she barked when left alone & the neighbors complained (not a problem for us oneof us is home all but 1 or less hour a day) The question is: is there ANY way we could prevent her from barking when we're not home & whats the best way to train her not to bark if she barks a lot? I know they are known for barking but shes a very calm dog & didnt bark at the shelter much at all!even when the other dogs were barking alot! also are there any good info. websites on beagles? what do u think of a crate for a dog that age that isnt used to one? is it nessessary?

2007-01-09 13:26:51 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have 2 cats-Lucky (3 yrs old black cat) and Precious (2 year old half simese (spelling) cat)
1. Lucky throws up his food a little to much-we are feeding them INDOOR Cat food since they both eat out of the same food bowl (its the one that has two side by side-if i put two seperate bowels out they just eat out of the same one)-WHY does she throw up? he has ruined my carpet in two rooms!
2. Kitty Litter-HOW DO YOU GET IT TO NOT SMELL.. i hate the smell of the kitty litter. We have it in the basement closet with a little kitty door. we use two pans so that it doesn't get so full. and we use small spaces kitty litter and we TRY to empty it every other day..any tips on how to keep the smell down?
3. kitty hair-how to get it off my coach, out of our clothes.. feels like its everywear!!!! help!!!

2007-01-09 13:26:12 · 12 answers · asked by leigh_ann_27 1 in Cats

2007-01-09 13:25:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Im getting a new puppy & its really cute!!! but im having trouble thinking of names. PLEASE HELP!!!..thanks.

2007-01-09 13:22:00 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Can dogs chew on stuffed animals if they don't ruin them? what other things around the house(not at a store) can dogs chew on?

2007-01-09 13:21:19 · 27 answers · asked by ? 3 in Dogs

I have a cat that's a bit of a 'litter flinger' when he digs. Normally it's not a problem as I have an enclosed litter box for him. But he got into my other cat's non-enclosed litter box and flung a little. Then it accidentally got wet (just water) before I could get it vacuumed up. Does anyone know of an effective way to get it out of the carpet without making a worse mess? Advice appreciated... thanks!

2007-01-09 13:20:02 · 5 answers · asked by milomax 6 in Cats

What kind of toys can dogs have like can they chew on a stuffed animal if they don't ruin it or rip it open? What things around the house(not at a store) can a dog chew on?

2007-01-09 13:18:25 · 13 answers · asked by ? 3 in Dogs

She has black fur and the hairs are everywhere Would love any hints.....

2007-01-09 13:16:53 · 10 answers · asked by dajn4 1 in Dogs

2007-01-09 13:15:27 · 18 answers · asked by chucca2oo3 1 in Dogs

I have a 5 and 1/2 yr old, and I want to know if she's gonna be passing any eggs or if she'll get interested in vegetation any time soon. She loves goldfish and will eat her formulated pellets like a sow, but she won't touch special treats, roundworms, or vegetation.

Does anyone know anything about this?

2007-01-09 13:09:50 · 4 answers · asked by ak47_girl 3 in Reptiles

what would you do if you were physically and emotionally attracted to your pet dog? ive heard of what people have done with animals and i think its kinda weird. what would u do in a situation like that if you were attracted to your pet?

2007-01-09 13:09:43 · 13 answers · asked by xrollingxstonedx 1 in Dogs

after my cat died i have been lonely. i am in no rush of getting a pet, but i am getting lonelyer. what pet should i get??? i want a low maintence pet. what are your reccomedations?!

2007-01-09 13:09:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I really need help for my project becuase i tried to put a orange gold fish to live in the dark but it was not interesting so can you help me choose a good experiment with goldfishes.(I'm all set with the tank and fishes.)

2007-01-09 13:08:58 · 7 answers · asked by Boiiiii 2 in Fish

When my hubby and I went on vacation we boarded our mini-collie and she came home with fleas. We got her itches taken care of with a good visit to the groomer and a flea dip but I was wondering what was a good purchase to make to kill the fleas that could be in the carpet and on the couch?

2007-01-09 13:08:44 · 13 answers · asked by neve_freak2001 5 in Dogs

i want a smaller lizard that is cute

2007-01-09 13:06:53 · 8 answers · asked by kiss_of_toxin 1 in Reptiles

I can feel my cat Smudge's hip bones through her short fur, but she seems to not be stiff or anything like that. However, my cat's hip bones are becoming more and more prominently felt whenever I pet her and Smudge is a 14 year old shorthaired cat who's going to be 15 in June of this year. She doesn't seem to be in any pain when she's petted, but I'm concerned that her hip bones becoming more and more easily prominently felt may be a sign of arthritis. Is this reason enough for my concern for my cat? Smudge's eating okay and also doesn't seem to be losing any weight lately, but she's 8 pounds, which is the proper weight for a cat her size, according to the vet.

2007-01-09 13:06:11 · 3 answers · asked by Blue Rose Thorn 6 in Cats

Is it ethic to overpay for a pedigree?

2007-01-09 13:05:12 · 6 answers · asked by Manny 5 in Dogs

2007-01-09 13:04:28 · 8 answers · asked by chewtoy789 2 in Dogs

my dog poops on my floor everyday so it enoys me when my dad says no poopys on my floor me and it smells and its embarrissig

2007-01-09 13:02:39 · 13 answers · asked by country girl 3 in Dogs

my little sister droped her little rabbit and i think it might of landed wrong. i dont know what to do, and i dont think vets can cure it.

2007-01-09 13:02:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2007-01-09 13:01:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have an unlce miltons planet frog habitat. Since it's winter, I have to get the tadpoles at a local pet shop, I'm getting 2 bull frog tadpoles which I plan on releasing when they're bigger, late spring. What is the temp. I should keep the habitat at and how do I keep it warm, also, food recommendations? Thanks!

2007-01-09 12:59:58 · 3 answers · asked by woohoo 2 in Reptiles

having trouble thinking of names...for a girl and a boy leopard gecko?

2007-01-09 12:59:48 · 11 answers · asked by E. 4 in Reptiles