Pets - 16 January 2007

When I was holding my kitten, I notice there is a strange sound coming from its body.. like an engine sound and it's non-stop.

Is this normal?

2007-01-16 03:19:16 · 14 answers · asked by dories 2 in Cats

my male feline is about 2 and he loves to outdoors but I hate it because i try to keep him inside for his own good but he always escapes on me. He also plays with them kills small animals. Is this what cats do? If not how do I stop him. He always comes home with himself bloody and missing fur. Just the other day he came home with a gaping wound under his eye. You can't go near him because he will bite. Oh my please help.

2007-01-16 03:17:02 · 11 answers · asked by greenpurplejersey 1 in Cats

My pit bull is not that in need of socialization. However, there are other dogs that she doesn't like and will try to get at (mostly little yapping, ankle biting dogs and curly-haired dogs) and others where she'll turn and run (big German Sheperds).

My question is, is there a way to possibly socialize my pit to like these dogs?

2007-01-16 03:12:27 · 15 answers · asked by Frankie 1 in Dogs

I have a 7 month old lab that has only dropped one testicle. My vet said to give him about a year and if the other one hasn't dropped, they'd go in through his abdomen to retrieve it. I'm in the process of getting second opinions, because I want him neutered, but I don't like the idea of major surgery. I was wondering what the effect would be if only the dropped testicle was removed?

2007-01-16 03:12:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i have three female rats about 5 months in age.....one is hairless all are pretty sweet.....lil wild sometimes..but i am trying to find them a home i dont want to but my boyfriend wants me to get rid of them....so as painful as this is to do i have to give them away so is thier anyone in southjersey..i live in turnersville that would like these lil darlings.....if u email me i can provide you with photos...... or if you know of a place that i can take them too?...i just dont wanna drop them at a shelter and leave them thier to sit?...it would break my heart please help......

2007-01-16 03:09:37 · 5 answers · asked by Krystina 3 in Other - Pets

If a dog salon/spa or a doggie daycare offered massage services for your dog by a certified canine massage therapist, would you be interested?

What price would you consider "reasonable" for a 10-15 minute "relaxation" massage, versus a 20-30 minute "deep tissue" massage? Which would you be more likely to request?

If you saw positive results in your dog's behavior, muscle tone, or movement as a result, would you be likely to continue it as an ongoing routine, or more of a "once in a while" puppy perk?

2007-01-16 03:06:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Silly question but I have always wondered why their noses were always cold and wet.

2007-01-16 03:05:01 · 6 answers · asked by Jennifer J 1 in Dogs

Recommend any specific foods. I took him to the vet 4 days ago for vaccines, vet said he's fine.

2007-01-16 03:04:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I just got a snail and he seems quite content in my tank (even though the other fish keep trying to nibble his tenticle things.. but he keeps on making a beeline for the corner of the tank with the heater. I'm worried he may find himself on the element when the thermostat kicks in (ive already peeled him off it once!) and burn himself. Thoughts please..

2007-01-16 03:02:01 · 15 answers · asked by nurseyed 1 in Fish

2007-01-16 03:01:10 · 10 answers · asked by mreow 1 in Cats

2007-01-16 02:58:19 · 4 answers · asked by blueburgandywine 1 in Reptiles

2007-01-16 02:56:24 · 5 answers · asked by not t 1 in Fish

2007-01-16 02:55:43 · 4 answers · asked by Empress Iasha 1 in Dogs

Any idea's how to stop her - we have a scratch post

2007-01-16 02:55:02 · 26 answers · asked by lilnic38 1 in Cats

My husband and I want to buy a purebred AKC Long haired
dachshound. There are 5 breeders in our state, that we know of.
We've applied to each one for a puppy and been turned
down at each one for reasons that don't make any sense.
About us. I'm 35. My husband is 51. We have 2 children.
We had another dog (another longhaired dachshound ).
However, it died, last year, due to cancer after surgury at the vets.
We own our own home. A large 4 bedroom, with a fenced yard.
I am a stay at home mom. There would always be an adult home with the puppy.
We have excellent references from our local vet, friends from the AKC shows (where we used to show our other dog), and neighbors.
Here were the excuses the breeders used not to sell us a puppy.
1. We have children. 2. Our home is too big. 3. Our vet is too
expensive. 4. We have owned a show dog. 5. My husband is too
old to own a dog.
How do we convince a breeder to sell us a puppy ? We would give it a wonderful home .

2007-01-16 02:54:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-01-16 02:53:52 · 11 answers · asked by not t 1 in Fish

Me and this female used to be really good friends, even were roommates ( she was a horrible roommate too, used to leave my apartment a mess and let her dog shyt all in its cage all day). I had known her for over 3years and I thought we shared a pretty good bond. That is until she started using me and taking advantage of my kindness, but never being there for me when I needed her, so I decided that the friendship was over ( it got pretty ugly too). Long story short, we fell out of friendship, I tried a few times to rebuild it, but she would just curse me and ask me to forget her number, and so I did. Now, 3mons later I get a text out of the blue saying "Do you want my dog? If not I'm taking him to the home on Friday, because I'm leaving." Honestly, it's a good dog and I'd hate to see it possibly go to the pound and never come out. But I'm wonderign why me of all people was asked to take him. What would you do in this situation? I have my own dog now too?

2007-01-16 02:49:50 · 8 answers · asked by Y.a.S.L 3 in Dogs

2007-01-16 02:49:07 · 7 answers · asked by freeme 1 in Cats

1 Pick up your cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position left forefinger and thumb on either side of cat’s mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat’s mouth opens pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.

2 Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.

3 Retrieve cat from bedroom and throw away soggy pill.

4 Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm, holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.

5 Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse in from garden

6 Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between the knees; hold front and rear paws. Ignore growls and grumbles from cat. Get spouse to hold cat’s head firmly with one hand while forcing a wooden ruler gently into cat’s mouth with the other. Drop pill down the ruler and rub cat’s throat vigorously to make it swallow.

7 Retrieve cat from curtain rail; get another pill from foil wrap. Make a note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.

8 Wrap cat in a large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with cat’s head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of a drinking straw, force cat’s mouth open with pencil and blow down straw.

9 Check label to make sure pill is not harmful to humans, drink a beer to take away the taste. Apply Band-aid to spouse’s forearm and remove blood from the carpet with soap and water.


10 Retrieve cat from neighbour’s shed. Get another pill. Open another beer. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck, so as to leave the head showing. Force mouth open with dessertspoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.

11 Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Drink beer. Fetch scotch. Pour shot, drink. Apply cold compress to cheek and check date of last tetanus jab. Apply whisky compress to cheek to disinfect. Toss back another shot. Throw tee shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.

12 Ring fire brigade to retrieve the bloody cat from the tree across the road. Apologise to neighbour who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.

13 Tie the little bugger’s front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of the dining table. Find heavy pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet steak. Be rough about it. Hold head vertical and pour 2 pints of water down cat’s throat to wash down pill.

14 Consume remainder of scotch. Get spouse to drive you to A & E, sit quietly while doctor stitches your fingers and forearm, and remove pill from your eye. Call at furniture shop on way home to order new table.

15 Arrange for RSPCA to collect the mutant cat from hell and ring local pet shop to see whether they have any hamsters.

2007-01-16 02:48:26 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I was cleaning my tank and he decided to jump out of the net. It took us about 2 min. to get him back to the net. Do you think he will be okay?

2007-01-16 02:48:10 · 3 answers · asked by Mommy to Boys 6 in Fish

2007-01-16 02:47:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

She also has dry skin. I just recently changed her food and it has helped with her skin. She still smells bad only a couple of days after her bath. I need to bathe her 3 times a month (at least). I know it is not good for her but she makes my house smell (small dog 13lbs) please help.

2007-01-16 02:47:24 · 9 answers · asked by demps 2 in Dogs

When i moved in with my boyfriend i had a male cockerspaniel and he had 2 male minature pinchers and 1 female min pin. It went ok for the first couple of months, with my cockerspaniel as the dominant dog, that didnt work so well. He wouldnt let the other dogs play with any of the toys and he started growling at them. So i took my vets advice and changed the dominance to our biggest min pin. He eats first, gets treats first, goes outside and comes back in first. We acknowledge him first as well. My cockerspaniel gets along with all the other dogs except for my big min pin(spanky) Spanky wont play with the toys now. Also, my cocker growls at him all the time, and here recently they've been attacking each other. My cocker attacks the most. It started out with a little tussel every once in awhile, and now its everyday to twice a day and its gotten alot worse. Theyre always bleeding and limping after wards now. They are fixed and we've tried everything. What else can we do to stop this.

2007-01-16 02:46:03 · 7 answers · asked by leslie b 1 in Dogs

2007-01-16 02:44:53 · 13 answers · asked by __.::PLANET::.__ 2 in Dogs

2007-01-16 02:42:56 · 4 answers · asked by Sarah B 1 in Other - Pets

our 6month old cat suckles on our 10 year female springer spaniel since we got him when he was 6 weeks old. she had pups 7 years ago would she have started to produce milk because of this.Or is it a comfort thing he'll grow out off. thanks

2007-01-16 02:42:18 · 12 answers · asked by jimmy l 2 in Cats

2007-01-16 02:39:17 · 50 answers · asked by stretchwheeler 1 in Dogs

2007-01-16 02:38:59 · 2 answers · asked by sdc 1 in Fish

I was in a chat with my son who lives in England, he said his boss owned several Harriers. I read up a little but, was wondering if anyone had first hand knowledge?

2007-01-16 02:38:59 · 6 answers · asked by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 in Dogs

Dog shampoo doesn't seem to work.

2007-01-16 02:31:49 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs