Pets - 10 January 2007

I have a 3mon old pup and I'm working to potty train him. But I run into 2 problems. When I am home I work on the crate training, by letting him lay in the crate after our walks. I get home, take him outside, feed him, play with and walk him, and then put him in the crate no longer than 4 hours. BUT...

1. I can't get him to get into his crate without tricking him.

(perhaps because I've let him run free and sleep in the bed with me for the last two weeks) I usually get him to follow a treat, but he's catching on. And I can't leave the door open or he'll crawl out.

2. Also, when I'm at work, I let him stay in the kitchen with puppy pads on one side of the room and a larger crate (which he loves)on the other. But sometimes when I get home I find urine on the outside of the pads as well as on the pads. I've extended up to 5 pads and he's still missing, and only a little jack russell.

Can anyone help me?

2007-01-10 05:28:17 · 6 answers · asked by Y.a.S.L 3 in Dogs

Can cats have allergies? She seems fine otherwise. she is 13 years old and was a cleft palate kitty- had surgery as a Kitten, but still sneezes sometimes after eating.

2007-01-10 05:24:27 · 5 answers · asked by Ray 1 in Cats

I just had my cat declawed and spayed yesterday and she returned home today. I didn't want to have her declawed, but her scratching was out of control. She is still groggy from the drugs and I want to make her as comfortable as possible. Is there any way to help her heal faster with the least amount of pain possible?
Also, will she harbor feelings of untrust towards me for taking her?

2007-01-10 05:23:48 · 4 answers · asked by evilbandit 2 in Cats

like if there were 72 litres of water how many fish could you have in that tank?

2007-01-10 05:22:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

found hamster left behind,in trailer It looks kind of old and one eye is tiny(it looks blind)but what should i do with it.I already have 2 mice and i dont want to keep it but i want it to have a home would a pet store or somewhere take it?if not what should i do for it?

2007-01-10 05:21:36 · 8 answers · asked by redhotgermangrl 3 in Other - Pets

i want to do cross country.i,v had 4 years of riding,and i want to start a sport,cause i just love jumping.and i don,t know what kind of horse to get.i need one that can jump well,have an ok temper
and most of all one thats under 1000 dollers

2007-01-10 05:18:45 · 12 answers · asked by Elisabeth J 1 in Other - Pets

please i need to know i got a pet tortoise yesterday and i don't know how to feed it or make it drink.

2007-01-10 05:18:21 · 8 answers · asked by Adam B 2 in Reptiles

Poor thing... my new puppy has fleas. How do I get them off of her without using any dangerous chemicals?... Also, how do I get fleas off of my other two dogs too?.. They have them all OVER them :[

2007-01-10 05:17:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

During a heat, the ***** mates with two different dogs a few days apart. Can she concieve puppies from both dogs?

2007-01-10 05:14:43 · 16 answers · asked by GLENDA S 1 in Dogs

because after being very well litter trained, he started peeing and pooping all over the place. Can someone tell me if this sounds like a medical problem, nutritional problem, or a psychological problem?

--He routinely eats rabbit food, carrots, celery, and timothy hay.

--Untill he stopped being well behaved, he had run of the house whenever someone was home ( usually 2 hours at least a day).

--The only times he could have been injured is when he started kicking or squirming while being held or placed into his cage. (he took a couple of poor landings).

Any ideas, feedback, comments, (anything!) would be helpfull. I really want to have a happy bunny that can hang out with me.. not be stuffed in a cage.

2007-01-10 05:12:44 · 6 answers · asked by mrbrabbit7 1 in Other - Pets

My golden retriever LOVES to have something in his mouth, usually his stuffed duck. When he wants attention, however, he tries to hold someone's hand or arm in his mouth. If you give him your undevided attention he'll stop. He doesn't bite down, but it bruises my grandmother and it is not always welcome behavior with guests. Any idea what causes this, or suggestions for curbing his behavior?

2007-01-10 05:12:19 · 9 answers · asked by huntingrl 2 in Dogs

I have two cats - Turkish (male) and Bailey (female) they are 1year and 4 months old and brother and sister. I have had them since they were 7 weeks old. I could not wish for two sweeter cats, they are great. They both play together and with myself with no violence or thretening behaviour at all, they give me so much affection. But i have one problem which is really strarting to wind me up - Bailey wakes me up every morning, she jumps on the bed, without fail at 6am, purring her little head off and percistantly rubbing her face against me and at the same time she bites my fingers, its not a vicious bite, but its bad enough. I just dont understand it as she never does anything like this any other time, i guess you could say she just wants me to hurry up and get out of bed and feed her BUT why does she have to bite me? arrrrrrrrrrhhh

2007-01-10 05:07:39 · 14 answers · asked by nightshadeblue 2 in Cats

2007-01-10 05:06:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

In one of my fish tanks there is algae that is almost impossible to remove. It's rough like sand paper and I scrub it off the glass. Any suggestions?

2007-01-10 05:04:54 · 13 answers · asked by gizmo 3 in Fish

for my husband? He wants a dog to go with him on the truck.(He's a truck driver) So i need to find a dog that will spend little time alone but needs little exercize.( as far as walks) Of course he will take is out for potty breaks.But is very playful and affectionate. Also it needs to be small to medium so he can pick it up to put it in the truck.He would like one that will bark at strangers ( to deter unwanted visiters) Can anyone help me?! I want to make sure I get the perfect dog for him so everyone will be happy,especially the dog. He is thinking about a min pin but i know nothing about that dog. I don't even know anyone with one. But i have heard they are very high strung and not good with kids. But thats just what i have heard . The dog will be around kids only 6 days a month. PLEASE HELP I DON'T WANT TO GET THE WRONG DOG!!!!!!!!

2007-01-10 05:04:28 · 21 answers · asked by me 2 in Dogs

2007-01-10 05:01:32 · 12 answers · asked by margaret t 1 in Dogs

2007-01-10 05:00:03 · 10 answers · asked by kdube151 3 in Dogs

i just got this great new yorkie puppy she is just a few weeks old and she will be here in a few days i need some tips on how to train her and housebreak her....i know they are hyper and i want to start while she is young. So if anyone has any tips or links please help!

2007-01-10 04:58:12 · 11 answers · asked by -u-just-cant-help-but-love-him- 1 in Dogs

I recently saw a bird in my yard that I could not identify.The bird was the size of a Pidgeon...with a gray/brown head, bright red cheeks and a bright white chest with black spots. The back and tail were gray/brown with darker brown spotting...and the bird made a strange screeling sound, somewhat like a hawks cry. I tried to snap a picture but the darn thing flew off ! Any ideas about what it might be ?

2007-01-10 04:57:58 · 7 answers · asked by RedHairedTempest 3 in Birds

2007-01-10 04:57:01 · 9 answers · asked by skimpy 1 in Dogs

My cat has a wound since summer. Last week I noticed that there is a lump there, but no infection. There is a little bit of dried blood on her head, small cut. Would anybody have an idea what it could be? I brought her to the vet, but he is not sure what she has and told me to come back in 2 months if she doesn't get better.

2007-01-10 04:40:25 · 9 answers · asked by Mimi 1 in Cats

2007-01-10 04:39:33 · 13 answers · asked by kellygirl 3 in Dogs

I'm not in college yet, but I know that when I do go to college, I would like a dog...I would prefer a smaller one, but regardless I would like suggestions. Let's just assume that I'm going to be renting a house with some friends so the dog could go out. Any breed that can handle being alone while I'm at school, isn't prone to health problems, is friendly and gentle, and won't destroy the house. Any suggestions??

2007-01-10 04:38:15 · 19 answers · asked by Captain Oblivious 6 in Dogs

2007-01-10 04:32:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-01-10 04:31:08 · 17 answers · asked by krissiic 1 in Cats

While putting on a warm coat to keep your pup warm, is acceptable, have you ever just bought a t-shirt for your pup? I'm seeing so much available for dogs, it is hard not to resist! Do you do holiday pictures with "antlers"? What do you think is acceptable?

2007-01-10 04:28:37 · 39 answers · asked by CateN 2 in Dogs

2007-01-10 04:28:04 · 23 answers · asked by sarah m 1 in Dogs

So, my girls have always been very good about eating, then going outside, then in the crate for the night. Until about a week ago. Now they're like infants - they cry to be let out every 2 hours, and if I ignore the Chi she actually does have accidents in her crate.

I've not changed their food, I've not added or taken anything away.

Last night I figured if I let them sleep with me in bed (big no no) they wouldn't get up as frequently. I was 1/2 right. The JRT/Westie mix still got up every 2 hours to go, but the Chi slept thru the night.

It's not a bladder infection because they're not going outside to potty so much as relieve themselves of solids (either outside or in their crate).

So... what time of the night can I call it quits leaving their food out for them? Ordinarily I'd leave it out for 15 minutes and pick it up, but the Chi has a protective eating habit where she grabs a piece and runs away and that takes forever.

Any ideas?

Sleepless in LA

2007-01-10 04:27:49 · 5 answers · asked by ? 4 in Dogs

My family is thinking of getting a rabbit as a pet. It would be kept outside. We have researched how to care for rabbits, what type of pen to keep in in and so forth but I cannot find any legit info on what type of rabbit makes the best outdoor pet. Do I want a male or female. Did you have a good experience raising a rabbit? What breed do you recommend and why...........

2007-01-10 04:25:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

need to breed awesome male dog---need some pups .

2007-01-10 04:23:53 · 8 answers · asked by paula h 3 in Dogs