Pets - 19 January 2007

I've got my cat Lili (almost 3 years old now) and she wasn't necessarily an abused cat when I got her, it was just that she was rejected by her mother, weaned early and given as a pet to a three year old girl. You can imagine the trauma, I'm sure. My situation has changed, and I'm back at my mother's house for the time being. Lili's fine around other cats (wants to be friends, but my mom's old ladies don't want to be friends with her), but Mason (my parent's Boston Terrier) wants to be friends with her. It's just, well, he's a Boston Terrier, (Can we say spastic?), and she's a scardy-cat. They're both trying to be friends, but I'm out of ideas other than locking them in the same room until the screaming stops..........

2007-01-19 13:33:11 · 5 answers · asked by gimmenamenow 7 in Cats

There isn't a vet near by, there nearest clinic is 7 hours away... Was wondering if there were any suggestions as to what to give him. He hasn't eaten all day, only water. The vet we contacted recommended to give him Pepto Bismo... to coat his stomach, and help settle it. But wishes for us to bring him to the clinic in the morning... with the storm coming on, it isn't an option... any other ideas?... would greatly appreciate ANY information....
Very worried, anything would help...thanks

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2007-01-19 13:30:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

We recently just got my dog flea dipped and it worked well. But what about the areas he's been laying on. Don't they have fleas on them to? How do I remove the fleas on areas he's been laying on safely so that they don't hop on to my freshly clean dog!

he has his own couch in our den and he has his ow chair in my room!

2007-01-19 13:29:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My sister is in the dilemma of choosing which bird to choose: either a Quaker Parakeet or a Parrotlet. Right now she's leaning toward a Parrotlet, but she's not sure. Don't try to suggest any other kind of bird, please, she's sure of the two and has researched them both. We have a fairly large family, and the most people the bird needs to bond with is one or two, but it should be able to be friends with more than that. We have had lots of experience with training birds, so whether it's nippy or not isn't that big of a problem.

2007-01-19 13:28:56 · 4 answers · asked by Schweet! 2 in Birds

I bought another betta he's kind of small and he doesn't "fan out" when I put the fish bowls side by side. The fish I had first reacts quite well how most do. My new little betta doesn't get it yet... any clues as to why?

2007-01-19 13:28:13 · 9 answers · asked by Christy F 1 in Fish

I have a dog (part chow, part husky - very friendly), and a ferret. As of yet, they are not integrated. The ferret has her own ferret-proofed room, and we let her roam free in it.

We've let the dog have some supervised time hanging out in the ferret room when our ferret is in her cage. They both seem interested in each other, but we're nervous about actual out-of-cage interaction... mostly due to size difference and doggy exuberance. When we're not there to supervise, the dog is not let into that room.

Does anyone have any helpful tips for us to get the dog and ferret more acquainted with each other, to get along and maybe even play safely together?

2007-01-19 13:28:07 · 6 answers · asked by squidpiggy 2 in Other - Pets

2007-01-19 13:26:48 · 11 answers · asked by Doglover 2 in Dogs

I have a crazy active dog. She gets lots of exercise, and is in search and rescue training at least twice a week, but she seems to need something to occupy her mind when we are home. I need to find something for her to do for an hr or so that doesn't need my full on attention. I just can't spend 12 hrs a day keeping her busy. This may sound way off, but I was wondering whether she might enjoy any toys meant for very young kids, or whether they make puzzle type toys for dogs. She is too smart for her own good, and it would be great if she could be learning while entertaining herself.

2007-01-19 13:26:26 · 8 answers · asked by Cara B 4 in Dogs

I just bought a betta fish and he his much smaller then the one I bought a month ago. Will it get bigger ?

2007-01-19 13:23:58 · 9 answers · asked by Christy F 1 in Fish

We have a female dog that we got from some friends. She is not a puppy anymore, and didnt have accidents in their home, but here has taken to "marking" on my rug almost every day, even after she has gone outside. What can I do to get her to stop this?
Thanks for any help you can give me...

2007-01-19 13:22:19 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Is my cat neurotic or does anyone else's cat behave this way?

2007-01-19 13:21:42 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

i raise dutch and himalayans

2007-01-19 13:18:34 · 6 answers · asked by Olivia W 3 in Other - Pets

What i'm saying is, i think it's a possibility that some dogs at the adoption center may come from a puppy mill. Why? maybe a guy bought a dog from the petstore(most dogs there are from puppy mills)then the guy abandoned the puppy, then it goes to an adoption center, so do you think that it might be possible that some dogs at the adoption center is from a puppy mill also?

2007-01-19 13:15:05 · 8 answers · asked by ♀★sMiLe☆♀ 2 in Dogs

Are they good with children? Babies? Are they affectionate dogs, and easily trainable?

2007-01-19 13:11:39 · 5 answers · asked by lucky g 2 in Dogs

and practically lay on top of him, smother him in kisses, and he doesn't do a thing. No hissing, no growling, doesn't try to get away, he just lays there and takes it with his ears half back. Do you think this annoys the crap out of him or does he take it just to amuse me?

2007-01-19 13:10:07 · 9 answers · asked by planty 3 in Cats

I have a 3 month old retriever/sheperd mix who I'm trying to teach some manners. The main problem I'm having is that sometimes he goes psycho and starts biting things (including people). We do the dominance pin-down thing, but we want him to confine him to a disciplinary place (time-out area) for awhile. I usually send him to his crate, but I've read it's bad to associate negative feelings with the crate. So where should we confine him to without associating any negative feelings to his normal resting area?

2007-01-19 13:06:07 · 14 answers · asked by germadirk 1 in Dogs

i can not find a way to get enough watts per gallon in my 29 gallon freshwater community tank! i plan on turning it into a planted aquarium soon so i need more light....
i have and 18" tubes which i think is 15 watts....i dont want to but whole new light hood thing or watevr....*where are some good places to find compact fleurescent lights for an aquarium?* like one that perches on the side of the aquarium or is a pendent lamp.
*also whats a good brand of full spectrum light bulb?*
i am also having problems deciding on what fish i should get...i have 4 guppies, 5glolite tetras, 2 shrimp, 1 snail, 1 african dwarf frog, I plan on getting 2-3 Otos to help keep the tank algae-free when i get all the plants. I want teh fish to pretty much all be from south america or mexico(that general area)....*whats another type of fish thats from that area that would look good swimming through driftwood rox and plants?*
*also whats a good way to get more filtration in my tank?*

2007-01-19 13:03:22 · 6 answers · asked by ziddyziddy 3 in Fish

on how to tell the sex of a fish and what i should do

oscars
red tail pacus

2007-01-19 13:01:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

We bought him from a pet store, coz the owner didn't want him/her anymore. They say he is 5 to 6 yrs old or even older. Is he trying to get off on my arm? is this good or bad? by the way, he only does it to me, coz he is wary with my husband.

2007-01-19 12:58:34 · 6 answers · asked by sasha c 1 in Birds

2007-01-19 12:56:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I am looking to get a mini-bulldog in the near future. I've found a few breeders but I was wondering if I could get feeback from anyone has ever bought a mini-bulldog. Thanks!

2007-01-19 12:53:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-01-19 12:51:28 · 4 answers · asked by lindy 1 in Dogs

Is there any sort of test that you can give a mutt to find out his heritage? Jr. was in a musical here a couple months back and people keep asking me what he is. Thanks

2007-01-19 12:51:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My opinion is that cats who are outdoors beyond the owner's territory should be supervised by the owner. They shouldn't just be let out with a collar without walking with it, and expect it do come home safely. What do you think?

2007-01-19 12:47:55 · 16 answers · asked by blingding 5 in Cats

I have a 3 month old female pit bull puppy and a 2 1/2 year old male boxer. I will be moving out of my house soon and into an apartment most likely. The boxer will not be coming with me. Since my puppy has been with another dog her whole life - litter mates up to 7 1/2 weeks and a boxer and a chihuahua ever since. The boxer plays with her all the time and the pair are practically inseperable. My puppy is well socialized with other dogs. My question is, do I need to get another dog to "replace" the boxer as her playmate when I move? If I do, do I want to get another boxer or a pit bull, or an entirely different breed all together? I don't plan on breeding my pup, since she's not registered. Your advice? And as for those who don't know or like the pit bull breeds - please refrain from answering.

2007-01-19 12:47:45 · 11 answers · asked by apbtlvr 2 in Dogs

Does anyone know of a reputable breeder that actually breeds the droppeared papillons? I've checked out the PCA and I don't even remember seeing a picture of a phalene, which leads me to beleive that none of the breeders would breed for that.

Right now I'm not actively looking, I've got my hands more than full with the puppy I recently got, but one day when I'm ready for another "kid" *one that will be registerable* I'd like to do it right so that I don't worry the way I am with my current puppy *i'll spare you the sob story.* By then I'll have a car and job with money of my own so it won't be an issue the way it was this time around, but If I don't know where to look I'll get impatient and do something stupid *again* because I am the physical embodiment of the "I want it NOW" generation.

Just checked, dropped type ears are AKC accepted.

2007-01-19 12:46:38 · 4 answers · asked by mandy 3 in Dogs

Okay, I just bought a nice orange (with a little sea blue) beta one hour ago. I put him in a one and a half gallon tank. He seems to be getting used to his new home (I bet he hated his squishy little bowl I bought him in). Anyway, I just want to know all about taking care of him. Please serious info (I would like it if you could provide some useful links.)

1)I would like to know about the water temperature. I heard that you're supposed to put the water temperature around 80. I don't have a thermometer right now. How do I know if it is right with my hands? It's currently a cross between cold and warm.
2)How much to feed? I suppose that since he came from the store, he's not hungry?
3)I see small little tiny bubbles surrounding the tank. What is it?
4)Is he supposed to move around a lot or only once in a few minutes?
5)How do I know if he's happy?
6)Will he begin to recodnize me? Or do fish have low memory?
7) And if the water is pretty cold, what will happen?

Thanks to all.

2007-01-19 12:45:32 · 6 answers · asked by Abby 2 in Fish

2007-01-19 12:43:01 · 9 answers · asked by Empress Iasha 1 in Cats

2007-01-19 12:40:28 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

How far back in years can you trace your dogs pedigree? I have traced most of mine back to the 1800's.

2007-01-19 12:37:27 · 15 answers · asked by bear 2 zealand © 6 in Dogs