Pets - 10 January 2007

My dog tried to jump on my bed and when she landed she bent her front to paws forward. When this happend she yelped. Since this moring she has been limping around. What do I do and How do I know if she broke or sprained it. I was think she would not be able to walk if she broke it but that is only a thought.

she is a 12 year old cocker spaniel

2007-01-10 13:47:38 · 13 answers · asked by murmurlover 1 in Dogs

I have a 3 m/o GSD that I've had for about 2 weeks now. He's a good puppy so far...other than not paying attention to me at times, but overall I'm very happy with his temperment. I bought a book today that scared me a little...it says that 80-90% of all GSD's at some point during adolescence (10-24 months) will try to gain control over it's owner(s) by "challenging" - them perhaps by ignoring commands or even with a growl, snarl or snap. If the dog senses the slightest bit of fear in you, he'll take over as "leader." The book goes on to say that physical or verbal punishment practices will increase the possibility that this "challenge" will be violent. Anyway my questions...
1.) Is this true? Any experiences with this behavior?
2.) How do you correct a puppy without verbal punishments such as "NO!"
3.) My fiance has a slight fear of bigger dogs (seems to love this puppy so far though). If he scares her someday in the future is he going to disrespect her forever?
Thanks

2007-01-10 13:46:35 · 7 answers · asked by DuffMan409 2 in Dogs

i have a dog and he now 2 years old.i order him from bazil and at tha time i didnt know anything bout akc papers to tell that ya dog is regestrated . anyways he was mating with this gurl dog and she didnt want to give me my money cause i didnt have my akc papers 4 my dog. i dont to be cheated again so i want to know how do i get akc papers for my toy yorkshire so please help

2007-01-10 13:44:03 · 8 answers · asked by ms. cutie03 1 in Dogs

If u can answer me plz email me at elorthan@yahoo.com ty ;D

2007-01-10 13:43:05 · 2 answers · asked by Jake H 1 in Fish

Besides going to the Vet, because she is very old, and it causes her too much pain to get in the car, so any suggestions?
And dont say shoot her or put her down, it isnt her time, she is still so full of life and such a part of our family.
I heard Glucosamine, any comments? Thanks.
She is a large black lab.
Symptoms are worse now with the cold weather.

2007-01-10 13:42:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Personally, i don't like little dogs as much as bigger dogs. I am not trying to say that i dislike all little dogs, but i have found in my experience that many of them are more yippy and agressive than larger ones. Again, don't get me wrong; i know many great, sweet and well behaved little dogs. But i just find that medium or large dogs in general are my favorite, because i find them to have great personalities and they are (in my opinion, please don't take offense) cuter.
(i am trying to be very careful about my wording here because i dont want to be mean to any little dogs or their owners! and remember i am not saying that i dislike all of them!)

Well anyways i was just wondering what your opinion is about little dogs and what you like/dislike about them.

2007-01-10 13:41:06 · 20 answers · asked by Miso 2 in Dogs

Right now, mt kitten, Alto, is attacking my foot. Whenever I'm on the computer he does this. Then, he climbs onto my lap, onto the desk, jumps off, and walks across the scanner (which hits the buttons).

Alto jumps on the bed, and attacks my feet whenever I try to go to sleep. I can't really do anything about it because I'm so tired.

(Note: Scolding doesn't work, and I don't want to to hurt him, or get him declawed)

2007-01-10 13:40:51 · 15 answers · asked by bostet7 3 in Cats

Other than the obvious which is getting her fixed, is there anything at all u can do 2make them feel better? Im wondering if they're upset at all, as far as feeling bad maybe, & is there anything i can do 4her? I have a male cat but he's fat n lazy n wont be bothered with her. I just wish i could comfort her somehow, hate hearing her cry all the time. Any advice is great! Thanks in advance ;)

2007-01-10 13:37:58 · 7 answers · asked by Trinity 2 in Cats

2007-01-10 13:37:56 · 8 answers · asked by Essie 1 in Cats

i disenfected my 5 gallon aquarium today with vinegar (red wine vinegar) some sea salt non iodized and bottled water. i spent 10 minutes making sure i got EVERYTHING out. i want to transfer my new african dwarf frogs. i have a 40 gallon aquarium with a full grown black moor in it. and everytime i ad in new fish they die evern though they have everything! filters, air, light, wter change about 25 % every 2 weeks. i set them in the ate for 30 minutes when i get them. so i just set up my 5 gallon aquarium.. there is someting in my 40 gallon auarium that my black moor and first african dwarf frog is immune to. but whenever i add anythign else in they die after about 2 weeks. even the pH nitrate and phosphate levels are okay. i always treat the water.

okay! so i just set up my 5 gallon aquarium. when can i add in my african dwarf frogs into the 5 gallon aquarium?how many days or hours? the aquarium has ligths a filter and an air pump? peopel earlyer toldme to "cycle" it what does that mean

2007-01-10 13:37:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

the dog is about 1 month 11 days old. Long ears that are very puffy.

2007-01-10 13:37:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I brought him to the vet after noticing the sneezing and his scratching of one ear like there was somehting in it. The vet put ear drops in and said to allow some humididty in the house. He is 13 weeks....any body have any suggestions ? Im worried.

2007-01-10 13:37:03 · 6 answers · asked by charlieparker 1 in Cats

There are many differnet kinds of Goldfish like Fantail Pearlscale Oranda Ryukin and so on...
But when I bought my fish it said that its a Fantail/Pearlscale Goldfish.
Pearlscale and Fantail both have different Characteristics like both grow to different lengths, both like different temperatures (although im pretty sure that room temperature is good enough) and Pearlscales are more pron to swimbladder problems.
So can you look at the pic and tell me if it really is a Fantail/Pearlscale Goldfish or if its just a Fantail because i cant see any pearlscale in this fish. Do u think the pet stores wrong?
Also is there anything I should be cautious about? because its a fantail/pearlscale

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p282/tyoer/FantailPearlscaleGoldfish.jpg

2007-01-10 13:36:24 · 4 answers · asked by Tyler G 1 in Fish

I have 3 pom puppies about 5 wks old. They are doing really well on puppy mush. How do I introduce dry food? If I just put it out, is that okay or should I mix it with something? I put a plate of dry food for them today and they seemed to like it and eat it with no problems. Was I wrong to do that? I dont want anything to happen to them just because I dont know any better. Thanks.

2007-01-10 13:33:34 · 10 answers · asked by neabean18 3 in Dogs

i have a 4 month old puppy and when i put him in his kennel overnight hes fine but when i let him out in the morning he is soaked with drool and so is the door to the kennel. it seems he chews at it to try and get out. is this normal? how do i fix this? its a mess to clean up

2007-01-10 13:30:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Many times there are real reasons that a cat might have to be declawed.
Let us say that people lost their house and could only find a place that took declawed cats. It is better that they declaw, or dump the cat at a shelter??????????

2007-01-10 13:29:13 · 18 answers · asked by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 in Cats

Why when you scratch a birds neck or head do they call it scritches instead of scratches? seriously....I'm so wondering this.

2007-01-10 13:26:39 · 3 answers · asked by lilmisstickletoo 3 in Birds

Mine has to be the dog, truly mans best friend.

2007-01-10 13:23:03 · 27 answers · asked by the_sheik_of_sheet_lightning 3 in Other - Pets

2007-01-10 13:20:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

Charlie is shih tzu / pomeranian, 4 months old. We've had him for 5 days. At first he was very quiet. He bonded with my 8 year old daughter which we expected cuz she's naturally maternal. Charlie barks at my 10 year old son when he comes into the room, whether my daughter is there or not. Also, Charlie won't go to ANYBODY if my daughter is there. When she's not around, she still doesn't show an interest in my other 2 kids. Will this change? When we picked him from the litter, he was fine with all 3 kids, going back & forth between them. My heart is breaking for my other 2 kids!!! HELP!

2007-01-10 13:17:14 · 6 answers · asked by cac464 1 in Dogs

I just adopted a sweet puppy from the pound. I want to name him Joseph but a friend of mine said that dogs should have simple names. What do you think?

2007-01-10 13:15:48 · 21 answers · asked by Chiquita B 2 in Dogs

2007-01-10 13:14:22 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

what do they sell to put in the water of a fish tank

2007-01-10 13:14:12 · 9 answers · asked by sweetjampie15 1 in Fish

what can be done when dogs in heat

2007-01-10 13:11:39 · 13 answers · asked by Darlene L 1 in Dogs

2007-01-10 13:07:07 · 16 answers · asked by Gil Amish 1 in Dogs

calling the cops is no good because they would have to wittness it

2007-01-10 13:06:15 · 18 answers · asked by bubdotd1030 1 in Dogs

NOT cats, or other small animals,or rodents... to be used as a training aid. Can't seem to find one on ebay? Any ideas? And NOT a shock collar type thing!!! Just a sound wave device.

2007-01-10 13:05:19 · 4 answers · asked by sekhtet 3 in Other - Pets

2007-01-10 13:03:04 · 13 answers · asked by creme8888 3 in Fish

2007-01-10 13:01:20 · 17 answers · asked by Mallory L 1 in Cats

Male and a female chihuahua! Here are some names i have picked out...which ones are the best for the pair of them? Or do you have any other suggestions? This is the second time i asked the question...sorry..but i just cant narrow it down. lol

Elvis & Presley
Yahtzee & Scrabble
Powder & Puff
Mercedes & Benz
Tamale & Tabasco
Martini & Tequila
Sanchez & Diego
Champagne & Cavier
Nelly & Nitro
Peeka & Boo
Emmy & Oscar
Shelby & Cobra (as in mustangs)
Pina Colada & Daquari

As you can see i got some really good suggestions but still cant choose. Feel free to add more ideas or pick your favorite from the list.

Thanks again!

2007-01-10 13:01:01 · 53 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs