Pets - 19 January 2007

I got a puppy on december 23rd, e had his first vet appointmen on dec 28th, at which we found out he had roundworms and tapeworms, he was treated for them and he is now free of those 2 kinds of worms. at his secon vets appointment on jan 17th we found out he had hookworms - which previously he did not have. I was talking to the vets and i explained that the person that lived here before me had some dogs he kept outside,and hey said thats why my dog has caught the worms. I have to have him treated for the hookworms and he has been started on the heartguard preventative meds. I am also due to start him on frontline plus this week too. What I am wondering is if anyone knows if there is anything I can treat my yard with to prevent re-infection??? Also, once hes worm free and i keep him on the peventative meds - he shouldn't get re-infected right? I know this is longbut my puppy means alot to me and i need help! :)

2007-01-19 03:09:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

How can i stop my hair smelling when i go horse-riding, normally it doesn't bother me but i'm going riding tomorrow and im also having my hair cut on the same day but i ahve to go out inbetween the two and i can't go out with horse smelling hair but i also don't want to wash it twice in one day. Does anyone know of any way that i can stop my hair smelling?

2007-01-19 03:07:42 · 18 answers · asked by Charlotte 1 in Other - Pets

I had 2 feeder mice for 2 years well one of them died 2 days ago
I guess of old age)and yesterday i bought another one this time a fancy mouse which is about the same.and i told the pet store lady i needed a female (because i have 1 female at home and i want amother female.now all the mouse does is sniff and fight with the 2 year old mouse.is it a female or male how can i tell before babies come.

2007-01-19 03:04:14 · 4 answers · asked by redhotgermangrl 3 in Other - Pets

2007-01-19 03:03:51 · 16 answers · asked by al bc 1 in Birds

2007-01-19 03:02:30 · 8 answers · asked by newyorker 1 in Dogs

2007-01-19 03:00:46 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

i have a small female puppy about 11 months old and its really difficult to train her, shes peeing everywhere and i need to get the smell out of the house, how can i do that? also any suggestions on how to train her? a friend suggested crate training but im unsure what that is, please help?

2007-01-19 03:00:39 · 18 answers · asked by Chloelouise 2 in Dogs

my friend takes care of a couple of stray cats around his apartment and last night he was telling me about one of them with a seemingly torn inner eyelid. he said he was able to hold the cat down long enough to see that's what it was but now the cat is terrified of him and he doubts he'll have the chance to grab him again to take him to the vet. i haven't seen the cat myself so i have to assume he's right in his diagnosis. any ideas what it might be or what could cause it?

2007-01-19 02:58:57 · 2 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - Pets

my friend takes care of a couple of stray cats around his apartment and last night he was telling me about one of them with a seemingly torn inner eyelid. he said he was able to hold the cat down long enough to see that's what it was but now the cat is terrified of him and he doubts he'll have the chance to grab him again to take him to the vet. i haven't seen the cat myself so i have to assume he's right in his diagnosis. any ideas what it might be or what could cause it?

2007-01-19 02:58:04 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2 in Cats

Its a long weird story but I need to take a picture of my fish (they're fantail Oranda goldfish) and can't get a decent one - does a camera flash irritate them?

2007-01-19 02:57:20 · 14 answers · asked by mcascadd 3 in Fish

catnip,cats

2007-01-19 02:57:00 · 9 answers · asked by baby a 1 in Cats

I have a 7 year old full blooded chihuahua that tips the scales at close to 20 pounds. He has been neutered but is not a fat dog, he's just big. Does anyone else have or know of a chihuahua this size? I have heard of a "large breed chihuahua" but can't find any reference to this. Also, what is the life expectancy of this breed?

2007-01-19 02:56:16 · 10 answers · asked by iplaybass1956 3 in Dogs

Is the problem with her rectum or the consistency of her stool? Is there anything I can do to correct this?

2007-01-19 02:55:39 · 12 answers · asked by youraunty 2 in Cats

iv got a sort of palm tree plant that they pee i and also chew on, the poor thing is already dieing as it is but its making the plant smell, any suggestions?

2007-01-19 02:55:32 · 20 answers · asked by Chloelouise 2 in Cats

2007-01-19 02:49:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

she's only 12 pounds, and once she knows people, she just wants to kiss them. She's also submissively peeing (just with me) lately . Any ideas? Thanks!

2007-01-19 02:45:27 · 8 answers · asked by Ann 1 in Dogs

Im hoping to also have some coral, but where do I get started?
what fish are compatible with the cheepest clowns? what kind and how mutch gravel do I need? do I have the right light bulb/how do I know ? what kind of filter do I need? how mutch does coral cost ?
what do I need to do with the salt ?
and if there is anything elts I need to know.
See I have Koi in it right now and am going to upgrade them into a mutch larger tank and want to use this 20 for salt! It will be a new experience for me and dont know what im doing. I have also have had tropical freshwater fish so I want to try something comleetly different. Im also going to get lots of books from the librarry on marine fish. and I relly want to know what Im doing so nothing dies!!!!!!!!



thank you so mutch for any help. :-)

2007-01-19 02:42:31 · 8 answers · asked by Michael M 2 in Fish

I'm tired of people being afraid of my dog and of constantly having to lock him away when these scared people are around. I don't get to tell other people to lock their kids aways, how do I know their child isn't vicious??? Should I take their word for it? Just like these people who are afraid of my dog should take my word that he isn't vicious? Have had home improvement workers here for days now who expect me to keep my dog locked up in my bedroom all day long, it's not fair to my dog nor to me who has to deal with a dog that cries, whines and bangs on the door because of some fraidy cats.....opinions please, and keep the flaming to a minimum please and thanks.

/Been bit twice by dogs but been harmed, threatened and scared by humans much more.....
//Fear the humans!!!!

2007-01-19 02:41:56 · 15 answers · asked by DewDrop 2 in Dogs

2007-01-19 02:40:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I've visited online stores for a wheelchair for my dog but they are really expensive. I was wondering if there is anyone out there that would be willing to sell one to me. He's a cocker spaniel and is paralyed from his back legs. I would be willing to pay up to $150. If anyone could help it would be great!

2007-01-19 02:36:56 · 9 answers · asked by c_sosa29 1 in Dogs

2007-01-19 02:36:45 · 10 answers · asked by Lyn C 1 in Dogs

I have a three month old Yorkshire Terrier and we always kennel her up when we leave for work. Well, we started off lining it with a towel and she would pee on towels outside of the kennel as well thinking it was ohk. So we decided to get some puppy training mats which would work out perfectly BUT, she bunches them up in the corner of her kennel and just pees on the floor of the kennel. Which that isn't a problem but, she ends up laying in it and I have to bathe her every afternoon when I get off from work. There has to be an easier way to prevent her from being that disgusting when I get off from work and don't feel like bathing a dog every night...I don't have kids yet I shouldn't have do that, hehe.

2007-01-19 02:29:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Does anybody have a crochet pattern for a puppy sweater? My puppy is only 1 pound so it has to be a small one. Thanks!

2007-01-19 02:29:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Would you say it is unfair to keep a small / medium dog in a flat? they are walked every morning for half an hour then again approx four hours later at lunchtime, and again in the evening when home from work and when needbe thereafter. It will have unlimited exercise at the weekends It is unfair to leave them 9-5 if you cannot get home at lunchtime?

I DO NOT own a dog, i am considering buying one but not sure if my circumstances are suitable at the moment. I have owned dogs in the past but i lived at home on a farm so the situation was a bit different.

2007-01-19 02:28:35 · 15 answers · asked by rose 3 in Dogs

I rescued him from the local animal shelter. He had been there for quiet some time. Will neutering help this marking territory even though he is grown? I dont want to have to get rid of him but this is a very big problem.

2007-01-19 02:27:10 · 13 answers · asked by Doll 1 in Dogs

They are making a mess and have even started to use my badger pit as a makeshift toilet.

I tried shaking my fist angrily at them, but it didn't work

2007-01-19 02:26:02 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

2007-01-19 02:23:01 · 4 answers · asked by sirius black 1 in Fish

Shes 1 yo and in a new home environment. Is confinement my only option so she won't poop and pee everywhere?

2007-01-19 02:21:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

he is 2 day old as of today, he is the last of the little , and is the weakest of the 5.

2007-01-19 02:20:41 · 15 answers · asked by Zeledin 1 in Dogs

idk what to do im so scared

2007-01-19 02:18:31 · 8 answers · asked by italyzlilpimp05 1 in Reptiles