Pets - 22 January 2007

on craiglist on the rant a rave section i posted this

I have a very small rescue. I get all the crazies, People dont understand that even if a litter is placed there is about a 99.9% most of them will still end up in a shelter.... and will DIE because you didnt take the time to spay the mama..... Owning a dog is a resposiblity, if you cant handle taking proper care of your dog do not have one.............. Do know the pecentage of black dogs in rescuse? there are so many that when I worked for the humane society we could never take them in..... when you dont get your dog fixed you are part of the problem you are a back yard breeder
take the time to love your dog and fix it
I then put a couple of pictures and said here society here is what you have done all these dogs are dead

I was trying to get people to understand that this problem has a face cute little puppy faces....

2007-01-22 15:30:15 · 10 answers · asked by GrassRootsRabbits 3 in Dogs

My kitten (9months but already looks full grown) has always been a wild one when it comes to nail clipping. He scratches, kicks, and bites even when I wrap him in a blanket, have another person helping, or try to distract him with treats. I have to cut them when he is asleep which is getting harder to do as he grows older.

I need HELP!!!! His nails are so sharp they hurt when he plays :( I'm not interested in declawing, and softpaws (nail caps) are impossible to get on him. If anyone has any tips I would REALLY appreciate them! Thanks :)

2007-01-22 15:29:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

NAIS will probably be coming your way, too!

2007-01-22 15:26:38 · 15 answers · asked by Lamron 2 in Other - Pets

I have heard that vet's prefer to train vet tech's themselves, and not have them learn from another source - like a school. I have been planning on going to a vet tech program/college. What is required to get a job at a clinic or other animal work place? What about certification exams or getting your license (sp?) --- ?

2007-01-22 15:23:33 · 5 answers · asked by prettiekittie06 2 in Other - Pets

My cat frequents outside and last night he brought a tick in on him. I did the only thing I've been taught and grabbed as far down on the thing as I can and pulled. I squished it and flushed it down the pot. Here is the kicker--- There is this black dot/ hole there and I don't know if the sticker thing is still in there, or that is just where it was. My cat is acting a little weirder then normal-- hiding behind the couch and stuff which is not like him. Is he just freaked out, or should I be worried. Would peroxide bubble out the sticker thing if it was still in there?

2007-01-22 15:22:54 · 8 answers · asked by pryncessleah23 1 in Cats

2007-01-22 15:20:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

met. Will she remember me?

2007-01-22 15:17:02 · 9 answers · asked by Pennexx 2 in Dogs

is it ten months or more or do you need more than one rooster to force competition or virility

2007-01-22 15:15:59 · 8 answers · asked by ? 1 in Birds

I have a appointment for her on thursday, they told me she cant eat 8 hours before dropping her off.And I will be able to pick her up later in the afternoon. Anyone have any suggestions? What can I do to comfort her? Will she be in alot of pain? Is her personality going to change after this? I feel so bad for her now, she seems as if shes in pain or so uncomfortable now being in heat, she crys so loud and rubs her head and body on the floor, my poor baby.

2007-01-22 15:14:07 · 8 answers · asked by Michelle N 5 in Cats

my pet mouse just escaped and i have four cats who would like to eat it.i need to catch it in a hurry

2007-01-22 15:07:04 · 13 answers · asked by m_e_t86 1 in Other - Pets

I tried to feed my Jungle Carpet Pythons but both just look at their prey.Their the right size food and all temps are correct.Ones going on 1 week and the others going on 2.They go up to it,smell it then turn around and leave.What could it be?

2007-01-22 15:03:35 · 13 answers · asked by Jesse E 2 in Reptiles

They are fighting over the one female we have. so there are 2 males and 1 female. i am very concerned because they must be famished, PLease help! thank you!

2007-01-22 15:02:35 · 15 answers · asked by furisded 3 in Birds

I just bought a little sunfish from a feeder tank. I'm pretty sure he's a pumpkinseed. He's sharing a tank with some large common goldfish until his very own tank gets cycled. I've been feeding him feeder guppies in a breeder box so the goldfish don't get them first. Anyway, I just wanted to know some info about keeping them, its my first aggressive fish.

2007-01-22 15:01:27 · 4 answers · asked by bzzflygirl 7 in Fish

I wish mermaids still existed.+++

2007-01-22 14:59:38 · 19 answers · asked by Mermangel+720 2 in Other - Pets

He's a pitt lab mix and he's killing me here!!

2007-01-22 14:59:06 · 9 answers · asked by lilyg03 1 in Dogs

I have a 4 year old,12 pound,Maltese/poodle mix breed that I've had since he was 10 weeks old.He is a very affectionate lap dog & loves to be cuddled.About a year ago he started growing at me & my husband for no reason apparent to us.We then forbid him to sleep on our bed, & that helped a bit.But now he has biten each of us once before (well me twice).If we go to pet him when he's laying down, he starts off growling,& he gets louder & shows his teeth, & when we actually go to put our hands on him, he strikes. The other day he was on his bed & I went to lay my head by him & he attacked my skull out of nowhere.He gets very teritorial, but he's also very sweet.We have yelled NO, pinned him down, made him sit before doing anything or going anywhere,he walks either beside us or behind us on walks, but nothing makes him stop growling.I thought I have been doing everything right.Does anyone have any training tips on how to deal with this behaivior? feel free to contact me if you need more..

2007-01-22 14:57:41 · 9 answers · asked by California Girl 3 in Dogs

He does well with his stool, using a doggie box, but prefers to lift his leg and urinate an a bathroom door, a wood door jam and the wood bath sink cabinet. I've tried all I know, Apple bitter, pet odor control products, scolding to no avail. He's also marked a plush chair and the skirt of a couch- Ready to tie a string in it! HELP

2007-01-22 14:56:07 · 12 answers · asked by Sonja 1 in Dogs

2007-01-22 14:54:47 · 7 answers · asked by Shorty 1 in Reptiles

2007-01-22 14:52:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Today I had to castrize my 6 year old boxer due to vet diagnosigning my dog (probably) with well differentiated carcinoma..I have spent over $2000.00 in medical bills not counting the $282.00 I spent today. I called my vet this P.M. to check on my boy and the answer was that he was in a dog run by himself. Do you guys actually have feelings for these animals that we feel are our kids or is tt the money! I know I am venting right now but I can not see paying you to go home while my boy lays on a COLD concrete floor because you said"HE WILL BE BETTER HERE,BECAUSE HE DOES NOT NEED TO BE EXCERCISING OR JUMPING, DUE TO THE FACT THE INCISION MAY BREAK. Do you not think that an animal would feel more prtecteced and loved if they were home with they're loved ones, instead of being alone on a dog run with no one?

2007-01-22 14:48:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I heard that its healthier for bettas if they swim in drinking water like ozarka, its that true should I put some in? right now my betta is in well water, is that bad too?

2007-01-22 14:40:09 · 11 answers · asked by Kayli (: 4 in Fish

My 10 year old siamese collapsed and went into a coma, by the time I had got her to her Vet she was barely breathing.(said 10 more minutes she would have died)...they tested her sugar levels and it was in the 40's,temp was 95 & all enzymes were fine, but they have no idea why she is in this coma, the Tech there said she had never seen this before. No poisons to get into and she's quite the pampered cat and no health problems.She's now on life support and they are clueless to what's wrong .Have you ever heard of anything like this?
(it's breaking my heart)

2007-01-22 14:39:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

im looking for a maltipoo and i want to know where can i find the best deals and what to look for when buying a dog

2007-01-22 14:37:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

It is now 1030pm the first kitten is doing fine but i can feel two more well at least two more in her and she is really showing no signs of contractions like she did with the first one. Is this normal i heard that the most between births is four hours. and she is well past that. Im not quiet sure what to do. Take her to the vet is an obviouse answer but none are open this late at night so dont tell me that i need a practical answer if this is normal or what i need to do. thnx need all the help i can get on this one.

2007-01-22 14:36:51 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2007-01-22 14:34:53 · 14 answers · asked by nic91580 1 in Dogs

just wondering if the little torture tanks have stopped being sold in some places.

2007-01-22 14:34:15 · 8 answers · asked by cwhl 3 in Fish

2007-01-22 14:29:10 · 18 answers · asked by ? 4 in Other - Pets

2007-01-22 14:28:14 · 7 answers · asked by Dan L 1 in Fish

2007-01-22 14:26:11 · 17 answers · asked by josh s 1 in Other - Pets

Anybody Know how to treath this dermatitis???

2007-01-22 14:23:57 · 7 answers · asked by kokszos75 1 in Dogs