Pets - 25 January 2007

2007-01-25 06:29:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I know a goldfish can live in a bowl as long as the water is changed 2 times a week, but what about oxygen? How can I be sure that the fish is getting enough air?

Rude people need not reply.

2007-01-25 06:28:15 · 18 answers · asked by Jessica 2 in Fish

2007-01-25 06:27:33 · 24 answers · asked by Tamart 6 in Dogs

...on shoes and wires. She's never done this before. She has no health problems and eats well. Anyone know why?

2007-01-25 06:26:47 · 6 answers · asked by algbnq 1 in Cats

I am handicapped and it is very hard for me to clean out my turtle's tank. Is there a tray that can be removed from bottom that I can just dump?

2007-01-25 06:26:46 · 4 answers · asked by Arwen73 3 in Reptiles

My 2yr old indoor tabby died suddenly in front of me. He was very well taken care of, visited the vet often, and died for no apparent reason. Has this happened to anyone else??? What could have caused it? The vet said it could have been something in the brain or heart, but I can't afford an autopsy. I just want to know what it could have been??? : (

2007-01-25 06:26:42 · 16 answers · asked by hcd.art 2 in Cats

Why do they?

2007-01-25 06:24:06 · 11 answers · asked by j 1 in Other - Pets

I really want a pet inside the house, but my mother doesn't let me because she doesn't want any bad smells or messes to heave to clean up. She will not let me have a: cat, dog, snake, rat, mouse, gerbil, or any type of reptiles. What else is there that is not smelly or messy, but super cute, and able to be kept inside?

2007-01-25 06:23:53 · 7 answers · asked by Bored silly 3 in Other - Pets

I saw these guys at a petco (yea i know, don't hate me), and they're really pretty little fish. Info on the tank said they are good beginner fish. Has anyone heard of them? Would they be a good starter fish for a small tank? If not, what are some small colorful starter fish? i'd like something kinda hardy since I'm pretty new to fishkeeping and would hate to kill them off right away.

Thanks!

2007-01-25 06:23:42 · 7 answers · asked by MaryJane 2 in Fish

Anyone else been in this situation? I'd love to get a cat but I'd like one that doesn't shed too much. How could I persuade him to give this a try, or should I just give up?

2007-01-25 06:21:12 · 20 answers · asked by Pink1967 4 in Other - Pets

I am not talking about breeds, I am talking about traits. Things like temperament, drives, character, trainability, social factors. Things like that. Serious answers only please

2007-01-25 06:20:26 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Also, what can I do when my puppy starts crying in the middle of the night? Any more advice on puppy training will be much appreciated. Thanks!

2007-01-25 06:18:06 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

running alongside a river - now we know what happens to Fido
when he runs away.

2007-01-25 06:16:41 · 5 answers · asked by judy f 3 in Dogs

I got a puppy from a lady recently. I don't play around with these scams so I drove all the way out to get it. after we got the puppy we still had a question for her but nobody would answer the door. so my boyfriend walked around the side of the house and I heard a massive roar of dogs. he came walking back around with a funny face, and he said there was at least 100 dogs back there.
she heard the dogs also and came back outside. we asked her about it and she said there were only 45 dogs and they were in a heated, seperated kennels. we left with our pupuy but it seemed too fishy. she & I had a conversation about how awful puppy mills were too prior to us seeing her "kennels." so how many dogs make a puppy mill? was she running one? I have only heard stories about how the dogs were abused in puppy mills, but her dogs seemed well taken care of. they ate Bil-Jac and seemed clean. any answers???

2007-01-25 06:15:16 · 15 answers · asked by allybabes24492 4 in Dogs

Hi,

When my pug was 1 year old (he is 6 now) I brought him to a vet for a check up and the vet recommended that he have surgery to shorten his palate (to stop his snoring and snorting) and also that he have surgery to reduce his wrinkles (the way he described it, he wanted to cut right along his face, along the wrinkles, and remove, tighten, and stitch the wrinkle).

At the time, my partner and I thought he was just psycho, but I'm wondering if any pug or dog owner has been recommended similar? The facial surgery just sounds bizarre to me . . . but I'm also interested in the palate shortening (is this necessary?) because sometimes now when he is excited or after running alot he seems to be gasping for air or gulping air (and I'm worried trachea/palate collapsed) and it sounds like when choking and trying to get air?

Thanks!

2007-01-25 06:15:13 · 5 answers · asked by Ploni Almoni 2 in Dogs

I want to name my female pitbull after a goddess. Can ya'll gimme some names and what she was goddess of(if you know)?

2007-01-25 06:13:58 · 7 answers · asked by kingg_curt 1 in Dogs

I recently put my cat on a diet (vet's advice) and he spends a lot of time begging me for food now. He yells and paws at me, even when I'm sleeping. It's only been a week since the diet started so maybe this will subside but I wanted to know if there's a "good" way of responding - does it make it worse to pick him up, pet him or is it better to ignore it? Does anything work?

2007-01-25 06:12:25 · 15 answers · asked by what? 2 in Cats

1st part: I have been fishless cycling my 120 gallon tank for 5 weeks. I checked today and finally there are no Nitrites and very little ammonia. I checked the NitrAtes (which were 160+ 10 days ago) and it was zero! I will check to confirm this tomorrow, but what happened to all the NitrAtes?

2nd part: I want to wait one more week to start adding fish. Over a couple months I want to end up with these fish:
6 cory cats
6 Angels
3 Bala Sharks
6 Saerpe Tetra (spelling?)
3 Pictus Catfish
2 Rope Fish

Does any of that sound like it really wont work? And do the rope fish have to be fed live feeder fish?

2007-01-25 06:12:05 · 5 answers · asked by BoarderChik 2 in Fish

we have a pond with goldfish, koi etc., and they dont seem interested in food in the winter. somebody told me that they arent supposed to be fed at this time of the year..is this true?

2007-01-25 06:09:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Relly what do you think?

2007-01-25 06:08:45 · 7 answers · asked by Michael M 2 in Fish

I have two beautiful young female rats. We've got a huge cage for them but I'm running out of toy ideas. Already looked at all rat webpages and forums. What are your fave toys/treats for your rats?

2007-01-25 06:06:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2007-01-25 06:01:12 · 12 answers · asked by joe c 1 in Dogs

okay, so we have two dogs at our office, mine, which is a doxie min pin mix, and she goes home and to work with me every day. I don't have a problem with her. we have another dog at work, who is a larger mixed breed, (we're thinking lab/rottie/shepard/something else mix) who is the sweetest thing. he was a stray, and he kind of adopted our office as his new home. we've taken him to the vet, shots, he's getting fixed in a couple of months, etc... and we all feed him and take care of him, he stays inside at night ect.

okay, the wierd thing is, he's great when people come in, very loving, and an all around great dog. now, the problem lies when people leave the office, mainly clients, mailman, etc. he starts going nuts when they get in their cars to leave, barking and going on, like he's trying to protect us, but not sure how.... lol

is there any way anyone knows of to teach him to protect from pleople coming up to the building, not the ones that are leaving???? thanks!!

2007-01-25 06:00:35 · 4 answers · asked by Silver Thunderbird 6 in Dogs

I am buying a 55 gallon fish tank that is equiped with a top, lights, gravel, and a filter. I am going to use it for a saltwater tank. What else do I need and, roughly, how much does each item cost.

2007-01-25 05:58:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I have 3 dogs all of which love to go out to the streets please do you have any suggestions? I'm afraid for their lives out there.

2007-01-25 05:57:09 · 10 answers · asked by safari_ricardi 1 in Dogs

2007-01-25 05:54:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

What is the real breed name for a Callie Co Cat?

2007-01-25 05:54:46 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

My 12 week old dwarf lop buck is trying to get his groove on with my 9 month old netherland dwarf doe.
He's chasing her around and then when he's got her cornered he'll try and shag her face.
Whilst he's chasing her about, he randomly lifts his "tail" and shoots out an orange/brown ish liquid. I first thought this was pee, but I am now uncertain, as he only does this when he is around my doe.
Any one got any ideas on what it might be?

Thanks,

Hydroxy

2007-01-25 05:53:29 · 8 answers · asked by hydroxy747 1 in Other - Pets

2007-01-25 05:47:42 · 5 answers · asked by Kristen J 1 in Other - Pets

Doesn't need papers. I just love the breed and attitude of these cats. Any and all answers are appreciated.

2007-01-25 05:44:32 · 7 answers · asked by kattieanne_g 1 in Cats