Pets - 16 January 2007

how do you keep sponge filters to stay on the bottom of the aquarium?

2007-01-16 04:07:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Sunday my dog seemed achy and uncomfortable - she was having trouble doing stairs etc. I gave her one advil thinking that would help. Yesterday I came home to a small amount of vomit, then at 6pm after taking a drink she vomited again. Now she is lethargic, vomitting every 4-6 hours (just bile) and has not had a drink or eaten since 6pm last night (now noon),. She weighs 75 lbs and I gave her one pill. Have I poisned her? My vet says it could be a bug and to give it 24-36 hours to pass. My fiance says one pill in her lifetime would not do this. I've read that advil will irritate her stomach - is that all I have done? Please let me know if you have gone through anything similar.

2007-01-16 04:03:32 · 18 answers · asked by mwashbrook 1 in Dogs

We found out that Bear our toy chihuahua has demodex mange due to bad blood line, but now I have this baby and we used a dip the vet gave us and it nearly killed him and cost us 1000.00 at the emergency vet hospital... They say his immune system is compromised so any ideas on how I can boost it? Vitamins? etc...and only serious answers PLEASE! My bear depends on it!

2007-01-16 04:03:20 · 10 answers · asked by ♥Sparkling♥Jules♥ 6 in Dogs

My 13 week old Boxer cross has a good temperment, is non-aggressive with us and most other dogs. He has been well socialized with other dogs since we got him (puppy day care, trips to Pet Smart, dogs we meet on walks etc) However, in puppy school he was very jazzed to play at the end of the class and it seemed none of the other dogs were too keen to rough-house with him. So he decided to pick on a small Spaniel and play rather roughly with it, even when the Spaniel submitted he kept him pinned and had a good time keeping him there. Is he showing dominant traits or just looking for a buddy to roughhouse with? Also, the puppy day care people say he plays very well and is welcome back any time. Am I Over-reacting? I think maybe the other pups in class haven't been socialized yet and are a bit shy, as our pup is very outgoing.

2007-01-16 04:02:46 · 8 answers · asked by symbo61 2 in Dogs

HELP!!! I have a six month old Weimaraner who is jumping over our fence. We only have a 4 ft. chain linked fence and we split the backyard so that he could have the whole back area... he has learned how to jump out of both areas so right now we are keeping him in the house until we can find an alternate solution. We do not want to go with shock collar if possible... does anyone have any solutions that would help???

2007-01-16 04:01:03 · 10 answers · asked by Kristy 3 in Dogs

2007-01-16 03:59:56 · 12 answers · asked by Danny D 1 in Dogs

Hi there ive always been afraid of animals especially dogs i like to watch them and i really love animals and learning more about them but im just scared of them the last time i had a dog was when i was 4 and after that i only had several fishes and i dont even have the guts to touch them i just use a small net to put them somewhere if im cleaning the tank and so does other animals i could touch and hold some cats and a chick but thats it im really afraid that theyll bite me so does anybody know whats the easiest way to get rid of my fear ? thank you in advance

2007-01-16 03:59:45 · 5 answers · asked by Cyllan L 2 in Other - Pets

different vets. First, it was seasonal allergies, then to a cleaner (candles, incense, laundry soap and everything else under the sun), then an allergy to his food and after cutting all of these things out of his environment, he is still sick. I've switched his food four times in 2 1/2 years, the most recent being by Holistics, made of salmon and anchovies, because my vet was suspicious of an allergy to chicken. It didn't help. He has an underactive thyroid, which is being corrected with medication. He is also being given ketokonisol and prednisone on an regular basis for rashes, yeast infections and inflammation of the skin. I was also told to give him three benedryl twice a day for his itching. He is very lathargic and he scratches and bites to the point of bleeding and also has a bad case of gas most of the time, which is really unpleasant for the both of us. I need help detoxing him, what's best for kidney and liver function and what type of food would you suggest?

2007-01-16 03:57:28 · 6 answers · asked by me n' mona 4 in Dogs

2007-01-16 03:56:42 · 15 answers · asked by spicysaucylatina 4 in Dogs

was feeling scatty on sunday after a night of excess and no sleep and for no reason this question popped into my head. Tis very random but its now annoying me. Obviously they blink, but can they wink? I diddnt want to poke my dog in the eye to find out so thought id ask you guys...

2007-01-16 03:54:29 · 20 answers · asked by curiositykilledthecat 1 in Dogs

I have found many site that have said the Continental Kennel Club is unmonitored and is just a way for puppy mills to charge more for their puppies. Does anyone have any accurate information?

2007-01-16 03:52:08 · 12 answers · asked by Shannon D 1 in Dogs

I have a cat who is quite large (23 lbs). He is orange/white and sheds like crazy!! Is there anything to lessen the shedding (besides brushing...I feel like I am doing that constantly!!). I won't stop brushing him....I just want to know if there is something that can help along with the brushing.

2007-01-16 03:51:32 · 6 answers · asked by mamamitch 2 in Cats

in denver.also a place where its cheap? help please!

2007-01-16 03:50:12 · 15 answers · asked by Mz.ChArMs 1 in Dogs

I have a large fish tank with very few fish...I know they will not be overcrowded but....can you mix the two? I have checked websites and I get different answers. I know the tank needs lots of plants....Thank you ...

2007-01-16 03:43:32 · 10 answers · asked by Weetie 3 in Fish

If so, did it help? I'm thinking of using one to help with my dog's hip dysplasia pain. Before I do, I'd like to get some feedback from dog owners that have used one.

2007-01-16 03:43:24 · 5 answers · asked by milligan89 2 in Dogs

2007-01-16 03:41:14 · 11 answers · asked by deibe8489 1 in Dogs

Currently we have a Teacup chiuahua and I am about to get rid of him. When I got him I really wasnt informed on the breed and how hyper. My dog does back flips and is always barking. Im in the potty trainiing stage and he uses a litter box most of the time but I am absolutly tired of cleaning up poop. Oh yeah I forgot to mention im in a apartment. I think I am gonna wait to get another Dog and I guarantee it wont be another Chiuhaua...

2007-01-16 03:39:02 · 30 answers · asked by ButterfliKissus 2 in Other - Pets

Every time he walks out of the living room she barks and growls at him as if to say go away, I feel as if there is something about him she does not like. Does any one know why she may act this way?

2007-01-16 03:36:39 · 14 answers · asked by Victoria F 1 in Dogs

I have a mongrel who barks at everything, the neighbours moving next door, shadows, our other dog. I'm nearly at the end of my tether as I just don't know what to do. I have tried special collars, a machine that gives a high pitched beep but nothing seems to work. I'm beginning to think he may have a doggy form of tourettes. Any suggestions?

2007-01-16 03:35:03 · 17 answers · asked by Frying Pan 1 in Dogs

whenever i get home and i'm watching tv or just sitting down on the couch she always lays on the floor on her back with all 4 legs up...sometimes I think she's hot so i turned the heat off, but she does it everyday! What does that mean?

2007-01-16 03:33:45 · 17 answers · asked by Dama 3 in Cats

My cat is a declawed indoor cat who was a university vet collage ( experiment) cat . I got him from someone who didn't have any of the paper work on him. But I figure he's had everthing done on him. Need the price in Canadian dollars please. Thanks

2007-01-16 03:33:00 · 3 answers · asked by elflocks 2 in Cats

2007-01-16 03:30:44 · 8 answers · asked by Robert P 1 in Dogs

We've tried a few different brands and they're still very gassy : (

2007-01-16 03:30:36 · 12 answers · asked by Rita A 2 in Dogs

I have been feeding formula to my kitten using a bottle for the past few weeks, and is now staring to give it solid food. The kitten can eat from a dish, but it keep sneezing when trying to drink water or formula from the dish.

Is it because the kitten is use to drinking from a bottle or is it still too young to drink from a tray? (it's about 6 weeks old)

2007-01-16 03:29:46 · 9 answers · asked by dories 2 in Cats

I can't keep my two chihchua dogs in my apartment because my cats don't get along with them so I let them stay in our back patio. But keeping them warm is my concern so what is the best way I can use or buy for them to keep them warm when they go to sleep or rest. Right now outside tempertaure can be from somewhat 27 to 50 degree but tempertaure can jump from day to day so that why I asked you that question. Please don't say that I must keep them in the house because I have tried kept them in the house in separate room away from cats, it don't work because I tried to house train them for 9 months and they are sooooo hyper and won't listen to me at all about house training but they will listen if i call them but ignore us if we try to train them so i have tried to put newspaper on floor with tape because they keep mess up the newspaper and chew it up so they ended up pee and poop on floor or carpet. IT stink really bad and they poop like 5 to 6 times a day. I need to keep them outside.

2007-01-16 03:29:28 · 16 answers · asked by jessibee2 1 in Dogs

2007-01-16 03:28:53 · 8 answers · asked by <3[D@ViDs]_{Qt}<3 1 in Cats

I really love dogs a lot and have wanted one for a long time now. I have been researching toy breeds for quite some time now and I can't determine which would be best for me. I have almost come to the conclusion that maybe I should get a kitten. That away it is already potty trained, will not disturb the neighbors and is clean. Although this seems like the easy pet solution, I wouldn't get to take it places with me as easily as a dog (to the park, riding in the car, etc). I have researched all the breeds, but I seem to find faults in all of them. I know there is no perfect breed, but for someone who works 4-noon five days a week, lives in an apartment, what would be the best breed between a chihauha, papillon, yorkie, pomeranian, **** tzu, maltese? If any other breeds are better, write those down for me. I'm looking for a relatively quiet, laid back dog that will be a great companion. Thanks!

2007-01-16 03:23:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

im getting a turtle i want it small like a mississippi mud turtle well atleaset the males like 6 iches please help me soon and i need to know what else i need what kin dof tank/cage how big and all that stuff temparture lighting tank size whatever you can think of!!!!! please help me with my turtle choice ohhyehhh and what turtle should i get!!!! think about a small turtle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-01-16 03:23:29 · 12 answers · asked by Mikael 2 in Reptiles

2007-01-16 03:23:01 · 9 answers · asked by <3[D@ViDs]_{Qt}<3 1 in Dogs

2007-01-16 03:20:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs