Pets - 12 January 2007

A little over a year ago I adopted a black lab mix puppy. He was timid and did not trust me. Over the past year he has opened up and is very loving. He has a great time running around on our 8 acres of land. However, recently he has been very aggressive towards visitors.

Twice this week I had a goup of people over for dinner. Both times he barked and growled so loud that the visitors got scared. Some of them wouldn't even get out of their cars.

He responds to my demands when it comes down to going outside, when I tell him to lie on his bed and time to eat. But when it comes to allowing guests to the house, he goes absolutly bazerk.

I can't put him in the backyard because I am on 8 acres of pastureland. The whole place is one giant backyard.

2007-01-12 07:10:44 · 7 answers · asked by Parrot Head 3 in Dogs

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Puppy Vaccinations, Is a lump normal?

My 7 puppies just had their first vaccinations at 8 weeks. A breeder bought the shots and squeezed their neck and injected the 8 in 1. No rabies shot yet. Why is there a lump on every dog? Is this painful to my puppies?

2007-01-12 07:10:24 · 10 answers · asked by msflightatt 4 in Dogs

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what equpitment is needed for a saltwater tank?

iam setting up a saltwater tank and want to know what equpitment i am gong to need to get it started

2007-01-12 07:08:32 · 8 answers · asked by MICHAEL P 1 in Fish

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what kind of fish suitable with guppy ?

my 26 litres fish tank contains 3 guppies (2 female +1 male) + 2 fantail (sex unkown) + 8 molly(sex unkown),but my kids want to add more fish to them,my question is,is that right ?and what kind of fish is compatible with this mix ?

2007-01-12 07:08:29 · 8 answers · asked by captainellethy 1 in Fish

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I have a 5 and a half gallon tank...?

and I was wondering how many and what types of freshwater fish would be best to put in there?

2007-01-12 07:07:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

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Neutered Cat?

I just got my little boy Prince neutered this morning and just picked him up about an hour ago. However, he is very hyper and jumping and running around, I just can't get him to stop. I put him in a carrier to try and calm him down but that just did not work. he doesn't have stitches (they don't use them for this procedure) So I'm scared he's going to rip himself open!!

2007-01-12 07:03:09 · 8 answers · asked by Carrie 2 in Cats

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Neutered Cat?

I just got my little boy Prince neutered this morning and just picked him up about an hour ago. However, he is very hyper and jumping and running around, I just can't get him to stop. I put him in a carrier to try and calm him down but that just did not work. he doesn't have stitches (they don't use them for this procedure) So I'm scared he's going to rip himself open!!

2007-01-12 07:02:39 · 3 answers · asked by Carrie 2 in Cats

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What and how many fish i should get?or should i just leave my fish by himself?

I have this neon, which i've kept in my little tiny dorm room 1 gal. aquarium all by himself for the past year. He doesn't seem lonely, but sometimes i think he might like a fishy friend. So I was thinking about taking him back to my parents house and put him in a bigger tank with some more fish. Should i just get one more neon so he'd have someone like himself or more. 2 in the big tank would leave the tank pretty empty, but if i put a whole bunch of neons that grew up together in a store aquarium where i would buy them at would all know each other. And my fish wouldn't have that much in common with them. Would he fit in to the group of strangers- could it be alot of stress on my little guy. Or would it be better to get a fish that isn't a neon and let them be friends. What kind of other fish would be good to put with him? Or should I just leave him by himself because i'm crazy for thinking my fish might be lonesome.

2007-01-12 07:01:12 · 4 answers · asked by midnightjoker 5 in Fish

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What size fish tank should two piranhas be in?

It would help if u told me wat species of piranha your talking about when you te.ll me the tank size

2007-01-12 06:58:27 · 10 answers · asked by DONNA W 2 in Fish

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my puppy won't stop peeing in her bed.?

I have a toy poodle that is 4 months old. when we brought her home she would go pee on her pee-mat, but not poop. Now
she will go poop on the mat, but not pee. She loves to pee in her bed or on the floor if she is in another room. how do I break this.

2007-01-12 06:57:54 · 7 answers · asked by topside 2 in Dogs

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Im 11 stone and 5 ft 6' ....what size horse would be suitable for me, hands wise??

2007-01-12 06:56:37 · 12 answers · asked by mouse 1 in Other - Pets

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Old Man With Aggressive Dog: I am not being ageist but:?

I have come across an elderly man today with a dangerously aggressive dog that he could barely control. I thought the dog was going to attack my dog. My dog is only nine months old and very friendly. I am not saying elderly people do not deserve to have dogs but what do you think about them having a breed that is too strong for them to handle? I know of an elderly women who is lovely and so is her dog - However she is in her seventies and her dog is well above her waist in height. She cannot walk it at the moment because it threw her over and she is bandaged up. It's not my place to say what dog a person should have but how do YOU feel about this?

2007-01-12 06:54:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

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What really is the perfect pet for me?

I'm really serious so please don't post something like "a pet rock".

I have a low budget,
I don't want anything aquatic,
I don't want anything that carries salminila like a turtle hamster etc,
I want something that is fairly easy to take care of that isn't a dog or a cat.

Any Ideas would be helpful, Thank you.

2007-01-12 06:41:36 · 54 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

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I want to breed my shih tzu, but am unsure how to go about it. Any suggestions?

She is almost two and due to go into her 2nd heat. She is a small shih tzu, only 81/2 pounds, but healthy. I have discussed breeding her with my vet, and she is supportive. My question is, how do I go about finding a male and what should I expect to "pay"? Because of her small size, she is at a risk of having a C-section, is that my sole financial responsibilty, or is it reasonalbe to expect the males owners to contribute (especially if they are getting "pick of the litter"). What if she only has a litter of 1 or 2 and they get pick of the litter, and she has to have a c-section, then do his owners get the puppy and I get the bills? HELP!!!

2007-01-12 06:41:01 · 10 answers · asked by nursejen 2 in Dogs

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Help!! Dog Problems!1?

I have a 9yr old dauschand and I recently got a new pup(yorkie) I have them both in my room and my 9yr old dog who never pees in my room is now peeing everywhere! I even put him outside one whole day bcuz of what he did. The next day, he still continues! My pup goes outside to do the restroom. It should be the other way!I'm tired of coming into my room w/pee and I know it's the 9yr old because he hides. What can I do, to make him stop???

2007-01-12 06:40:12 · 16 answers · asked by abeauty1102 2 in Dogs

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I wash my indoor dog often with deoderant dog shampoo, but 3 days later he stinks again. Any suggestions?

My dog stays indoor all day except to use the bathroom. He's a 70lb chocolate lab. I give him a bath with doggie deoderant shampoo, but after 3-4 days, he stinks again. My female lab can go for weeks without a bath and she smells fine. Is there anything I can do? I've tried bath wipes and sprays, but nothing seems to work.

2007-01-12 06:40:05 · 19 answers · asked by Jes 1 in Dogs

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how do u know when deworming for dogs is over?

we got a puppy a couple weeks ago. the owner said hes been dewormed and all. every so often we notice the little white worm pieces in his stuff. now all the sudden i think maybe the whole worm came out. does that mean hes clear now? or does that mean its really bad

2007-01-12 06:39:53 · 7 answers · asked by J 3 in Dogs

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I am giving my fish CPR how many breaths should i administer?

2007-01-12 06:38:46 · 7 answers · asked by flavorlicious 2 in Fish

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5 weeks pup?

I just took home my pup and she is only 5 weeks old. The lady i got her from said she had been eating milk replacement mixed with puppy food for about a week now. Right now my pup seems ok but it seems like everytime i try to feed her she tries to suck on my fingers thinkin its her moms breast i think. She seems really healthy so far and when she is awake very playfull. Do u think i need to take her back to the lady so she can continue breastfeeding from the mommy or any suggestions on how to take better care of her? I never taken care of a puppy this young soo i get very worried that something might go wrong one day

2007-01-12 06:38:31 · 11 answers · asked by trick_melody 2 in Dogs

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