Pets - 22 January 2007

My family's dog is blinking abnormally; one eye blinks before the other one does. Is this a cause for alarm, or just an interesting quark?

2007-01-22 11:02:29 · 3 answers · asked by raynerlantern 2 in Dogs

2007-01-22 11:01:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Is there medication available?

2007-01-22 11:00:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

well i really like to have them both but i need your help cause i can only have one....tell me if i should keep my parakeets or my rabbit..?and give me at least 3 reasons thank you it will be a great help..

2007-01-22 10:59:12 · 7 answers · asked by midge m 1 in Other - Pets

How do you carry them the right way?Can you give them a bath?How
would be a good way to clean a small cage?

2007-01-22 10:58:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I need to know because I've been begging my mom to try and get her bred for awhile now, but she wants me to see if she's still young enough. And how much longer until she can't have puppies anymore?

2007-01-22 10:57:03 · 12 answers · asked by Esty 2 in Dogs

Can my dutch rabbit and a short haired guinea pig be put in the same cage? May sound stupid, but they wont make babies will they?

2007-01-22 10:56:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I am considering getting some betta fish. I already have a tank with a filter-system; is this okay to use with betta? When I had goldfish, they often got stuck to the pipe and died. Also, can betta be healthy without being fed worms? What kinds of betta do you suggest for a beginner?

2007-01-22 10:55:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anita 5 in Fish

Would you consider breeding Chinese Dwarf Hamsters hard, and any tips?

2007-01-22 10:50:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I've read a few of the q/a's on here and they all seem to say that the cages aren't big enough, or that the hamster isn't getting enough run time in the ball. Well my hamsters cage is on 3 floors - has 2 flights of stars, metal bars AND tubes. Not to mention a wide selection of things to do - a wheel which works, a cereal bar, a house, a grass house, wooden gnaws etc etc. Furthermore my hamster gets approximately 3 hours a night in his ball.. where he gets free reign of the bottom floor of my house. I was just wondering if there is anything more I can do. He is only a baby, I'm a bit concerned that he may be too young to be apart from his mother (he wasn't on display in the pet shop, and was in the back with a litter of others who were all tinier than most I've seen). Please advise, I used to breed hamsters and this is far more excessive than I've ever witnessed before.

Thank you for your time x

2007-01-22 10:50:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

Why is my female betta acting wierd. It stopped eating and looks like its going to die. she doesnt move and drops herself on the bottom of the bowl. She doesnt drop herself on her stomach, she drops herself on her side or back. Will she die?

2007-01-22 10:50:05 · 4 answers · asked by Marianne 1 in Fish

I know I'm asking a lot of questions on here about my puppy, but I'm just trying to adapt to him and learn his ways and all, I've never had an inside dog before so. But what I noticed is, he always pees on either carpet or some sort of fabric. I've been training him to the blue pads, and whenever he is let out of his room(laundry room, which is tiled), he's fine, but when he uses the potty it's always on the carpet or a blanket or something simliar, so I was thinking maybe he thinks because he can go on the pad, that means anything "padded''?

2007-01-22 10:49:32 · 16 answers · asked by Wonderious 3 in Dogs

What is the chemical in chocolate that makes dogs sick? What type of chocolate is the worst? Pleas help me

2007-01-22 10:49:32 · 17 answers · asked by Yessy 1 in Dogs

2007-01-22 10:49:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-01-22 10:48:11 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2 in Fish

I like big dogs, and i'm not really positive why. I just think they are cuter and more fun. I like playing with them and being able to wrap my arms around them. I like small dogs too, but i would never want one. Do you like big dogs better, or small dogs better? Why?

2007-01-22 10:47:26 · 22 answers · asked by Stark 6 in Dogs

He waits for me behind the corner, jumps and bites my legs. He never did that before. He started doing it last week and it looks like that's the only thing he thinks about. What should I do to stop him?

2007-01-22 10:46:10 · 12 answers · asked by Katrina G 2 in Cats

My roommate and I just met this guy who is going to africa. He has two yorkie puppies, they are small dogs of course, but he wants us to have them. He says that if we don't take them he is going to put them down, and I don't want them to die, do you think its cruel to have puppies in an apartment? Its a rather large apartment.

2007-01-22 10:45:15 · 22 answers · asked by tieshantiger 2 in Dogs

i have a new betta and he still hasnt eaten anything...im getting concerned because its been 3 days almost...i am feeding him tetra freeze dried bloodworms.does anyone have any suggestions on what other things i could feed him??

2007-01-22 10:45:03 · 8 answers · asked by Ladyinpinkッ 5 in Fish

i wanna get a snake. which species should i get (no scientific names please, i DONT understand latin) and how do i care for it basically [like food, what shelter, how big a tank, etc. etc.]

2007-01-22 10:42:17 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

Well research has shown that this is how much it could cost you to have a dog in its first year!! you have vet bills, vaccinations, spaying nuetering not to mention these little or big accidents that could happen.
Diahorrea, broken bones, foriegn bodies in mouth or stomach to be removed. Sore ears, cuts, mites, fleas, heartworm prevention, stung by something, snake bites.

AND so the list goes on.

So if you want to be a responsible pet owner then be responsible and ask yourself, can i afford it??????
Be realistic, Love alone is not enough for animals they need care and responsibilties, NOW that is really loving your animal.

PLEASE be honest and think about it for the most part it can be a 20 year committment.

2007-01-22 10:41:32 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

dogs are fun.

2007-01-22 10:41:29 · 13 answers · asked by mathew l 2 in Dogs

I got a 7 month old puppy from the pound about 3 months ago. When I got him, they said he was completely house trained. When I got him home, he pooed on the florr and peed. I thought that he was just getting used to his new environment, and that he would stop doing that. He was scolded, and then taken outside. The problem is, he still does it. I've set out a schedule for him, and he's taken outside regularly. he's outside for atleast an hour after he's eaten, but it's like he holds it untill he gets inside the house. I don't know what to do. Please help!
He's also been to the vet, so I know it's no problem there.

2007-01-22 10:41:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I'm doing a report on setting up a fish aquarium.

Do you have to cycle freshwater tanks AND saltwater tanks?
Is the process the same for both instances?

thanks =)

Amanda

2007-01-22 10:40:49 · 6 answers · asked by Amanda 2 in Fish

my fish have been living in my aquarium for like 2 years. they have finrot and swim bladder and they constantly fight. they are also goldfish and i have tried numerous ways to health them. should i put them out of their misery?

2007-01-22 10:40:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

We just got a 10 week old yorkie male, I am wondering what is the easiest way yo potty train him, he is CRATE trained but will not go out side or on the paper

2007-01-22 10:40:25 · 4 answers · asked by bite_me_harder_28 2 in Dogs

2007-01-22 10:38:37 · 7 answers · asked by gerri_bordelon 1 in Birds

I recently received a Yorkie for christmas as a gift, unfortunatly she is stinking up my house. I have a corner where she sleeps and where her food is places. i work and she is home alone for more than 8 hours by her self. i take er out to use the restroom and she does but a few hours after she leaves a me a smelly suprise. I have gone to pet stores where i get diffrent ways of training which i have tied and gotten no results. anyone have any other methods (maybe doggy liter)?

2007-01-22 10:37:27 · 13 answers · asked by gina g 2 in Dogs

Some horses I have ridden are a little bit too forward and get fussy when you pull on the reins, especially when you want them to stop or stand still for a moment. Do you have any tips on handling this and tips on smoothing transitions so the horse doesn't jump into a canter or trot?

2007-01-22 10:37:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

like catch a cold or flu ??

2007-01-22 10:36:46 · 12 answers · asked by LaLaLaa♥ 5 in Cats