Pets - 24 January 2007

My husband and I both work long hours and sometimes neither of us can get home in the middle of the day. We have two Rott mixes and we feel bad keeping them in their crates all day, but we aren't allowed to leave them out on our porch where there's nothing for them to chew, and if we leave them in the house we would have to replace all our furniture, the carpets, the cat...everything. We don't have a yard, so we take them to a ballpark near us to run as often as we can, but even that isn't enough sometimes. And don't suggest walks, because that won't do anything. They're both about a year old and have unlimited energy. We're crating them now cuz there's nothing else to do, but we don't like it. We love our dogs and won't consider getting rid of them, but we don't feel like this is good for them. Whenever I read about chewing the article always blames the owner for being gone too long and not leaving out enough toys, but we give them tons and can't help that we have to work. Any ideas?

2007-01-24 11:53:02 · 18 answers · asked by David M 3 in Dogs

So I'm thinking of getting a hedgehog for a pet, but I read that it is illegal to have them in some states. Is it illegal in Texas? I'm having problems finding info...

2007-01-24 11:52:31 · 5 answers · asked by Adam 2 in Other - Pets

If you ever bought a dog from Nexy Day Pets and alot of you said it was a pure puppymill and i would get unhealthy dogs. I read on more about the site and they said i get to keep the dog 5-10 days to give it a checkup and see if its healthy (while they hold the money) and if it is then they give the person the money and if its not they give me my money and I return the dog.

Thanks for the answers though.

2007-01-24 11:47:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

we tried the match but it wouldn't come so we tried to pull it out, except the body came but we can see the head still on there. please help

2007-01-24 11:46:32 · 16 answers · asked by footballhero63 1 in Dogs

Only people that know please. Or is it just a mith... . No jokes.

2007-01-24 11:40:03 · 7 answers · asked by cininni 2 in Dogs

I'm not sure if this is a medical problem? His other eye is o.k.

2007-01-24 11:37:19 · 9 answers · asked by Seaquinnss 1 in Cats

I just brought my 2 dogs out for a walk - I know the neighbor on the right uses "Driveway Heat" (Little pellets to melt ice/snow) so I don't bring my dogs out that way because it burns their paws so bad that they limp (I asked him to use pet friendly Ice Melt and he called me a crazy bi*ch and walked back in his garage).

I go left now, but apparently, my other neighbor has also purchased the same kind of pellets! I'M TRAPPED!

Should I talk to my other neighbor about pet-friendly ice melt? (I'm almost afraid to after the run in with the other neighbor...) or bite the bullet and go get the boys some snow boots so we don't have to worry about it? (I'm really against "Dressing them up", but they do have snow-coats for when it's really foul out...).

2007-01-24 11:34:38 · 5 answers · asked by Yo LO! 6 in Dogs

I have a chihuahua puppy who is almost 3 months old. I have been reading about their ears because he only has one ear standing right now. I came across 2 articles that said that these people took their chihuahua puppies to the vet and they pulled the puppy's baby teeth that didnt fall out. Is that common in chihuahua's or any other dogs? If so, how will I know if he needs that done? He only has one ear standing, but I believe its still early for him and hes most definitely in the teething stage since he's not even 3 months yet.

2007-01-24 11:33:57 · 7 answers · asked by shllyrse22 2 in Dogs

2007-01-24 11:33:49 · 3 answers · asked by Kimberly k 2 in Cats

Our vet said he has them after we have already treated him with the powdered medicine she gave us.....How do they get these? I m a little grossed out................

2007-01-24 11:31:54 · 4 answers · asked by TK 1 in Dogs

i might have to shave my border collie cause my mom is complaining about the dog hair. sooooo what hair cut should i do????? i have no clue on which one to do. but i think im gonna shave her cause she(the dog) gets hot by just sitting in my lap. sooooo any hair cut suggestions? haha
o and heres a pic of my dog
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h179/shiner96/MyPictures0014.jpg

2007-01-24 11:29:32 · 14 answers · asked by Andrea loves Layla 1 in Dogs

What is APR registered? I have never heard of it.!

2007-01-24 11:28:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

We own another Pomeranian and she walks on it fine. I also had my brother's Pomeranian at Christmas and she had not problem walking on it. This problem just started. Does anyone know why?

2007-01-24 11:26:27 · 7 answers · asked by jeanhall 2 in Dogs

I am not a breeder, but when a b it ch has her litter, which vaccines do the pups have to have before they can go to their new home? The Question is: which vaccines BEFORE going to new homes and how much do they cost alltogether? Please serious answers, thank you and God bless!

2007-01-24 11:26:23 · 6 answers · asked by somebody 2 in Dogs

When I see a dog in a movie acting aggressive (growling, snout flaring, baring teeth, etc.), I always wonder if they had to do something to make him angry. Can animal trainers really make a dog act like that without upsetting the dog?

2007-01-24 11:21:12 · 11 answers · asked by averagebear 6 in Dogs

Do you ever catch your cat watching tv or watching YOU watch tv? Sometimes mine gives me the strangest look when I am watching tv. What do you think they think about it? :)

2007-01-24 11:18:57 · 13 answers · asked by shugarmagnolia420 4 in Cats

before i wash my car i never have this problem but as soon as i do, it never fails. there has to be some logical explanation for this.

2007-01-24 11:17:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

2007-01-24 11:16:52 · 8 answers · asked by paez_3617_10 1 in Reptiles

She is a bichon frise and she is ten weeks. I got her last weekend but my neighbor told me that some frogs have certain slime that is deathly to dogs. PLEASE HELP!!

2007-01-24 11:16:39 · 11 answers · asked by treehugger421 2 in Dogs

I just got home from work and my house smells of cat urine. I want so badly to get the smell out and stop my cat from doing this so I don't have to get rid of him. Any suggestions? I'm going to get him neutered asap and I hope that stops it!!!

2007-01-24 11:14:45 · 14 answers · asked by Nisi 4 in Cats

There is a reddish cloud around them and I dont know if this is normal. Can anyone help me. How do you grow these things?

2007-01-24 11:14:05 · 4 answers · asked by Tracey1980 1 in Fish

2007-01-24 11:13:53 · 14 answers · asked by abbigail_angel 2 in Other - Pets

does anyone know the price range for a declawing?

i already know its inhumane to declaw a cat. but in my case i think its neccesary, otherwise i would have to put my cat down.
my cat taco,has been vicously attacking her other 2 kitty friends. on sunday was THE WORST --my roomate was in the basement doing laundry, when she bent down to pet taco, and she climbed my roomates leg and attacked her, then started attacking my other cat, snipper, BRUTALLY. i mean, it was bad. my roommate screamed for me to come down, and when i did, i saw taco mauling snipper, so i grabbed snipper in the middle of the fight, and taco climbed up my leg and attacked me and snipper, who was in my arms. i have a bruise the size of a baseball (due to the impact of taco jumping on me) and over 20 scratches all over my arms.
cat claw caps wont work -- she needs her claws permanently covered, or gone. and caps are temperary. ill never know when she will attack again, so she NEEDS to be declawed.

2007-01-24 11:08:37 · 17 answers · asked by girl 7 in Cats

I also need step by step instructions on how to breed the fish. I was wondering where i can find a male and female anglefish or do anglefish switch genders.

2007-01-24 11:08:00 · 8 answers · asked by niko d 2 in Fish

i have a 8 week old bug that i got at 6 weeks. he is actuallt 75% pug and 25% boston. Anyway, i wanted to no when i could take him on short walks. I live in albany and it is cold now, and he seems really cold when we are transporting him. It seems like he has a lot of energy and needs to release it, and our apt is fairly small. Any help would be great.

2007-01-24 11:07:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-01-24 11:01:11 · 12 answers · asked by mariah lea 72 1 in Cats

if they can...HOW?

2007-01-24 11:00:57 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I really enjoy looking at my fish from time to time but this huge goldfish seems to hate to be looked at, other little fish are fine. Everytime I look at my fish the huge one immediately turns and escapes. What should I do to make her happy to see me?

2007-01-24 10:59:31 · 11 answers · asked by dancingsnow 1 in Fish

when i ask questions or research resolved questions on YA, involving rats, all i get is negative answers. why are people such bigots, and anti-rat? i don't know why they answer the question, especially since theyre not answering it, they're just putting it down. has anyone else had this problem? its really annoying.

2007-01-24 10:58:15 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2007-01-24 10:56:41 · 9 answers · asked by perla w 1 in Dogs