Pets - 26 January 2007

The oldest we've ever had was 19. I currently have a 17 year old cat, who my vet wants to do $500 in work on to "keep him alive longer" and "improve his quality of life." He's an old kitty. He's still relitively active. He plays with the younger cats sometimes. He's slowing down, but he's an old kitty! The 19 year old cat had to be put down because she no longer used the litter box, kept bringing home parasites, etc, and my mom wasn't willing to deal with her anymore. (I was on my own at the time and my 17 year old cat was about 5)

I can't see spending that amount of money on a pet who probably isn't going to live much longer, anyway. She said something about possible kidney failure/change of diet. Should I call her and ask if we should just buy the perscription food from her? He's only like 6 1/2 lbs and she wants to "put him under" to do some of those procedures. I'm afraid he might not come out, along with the scary vet bill. What do you think?

2007-01-26 20:56:34 · 10 answers · asked by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 in Cats

Now listen to me...
I donno weather to buy a cute l'il cocker spaniel pup or nice l'il retriever .. What do i do.... I love them both soo much but i can only have one!!
I donno which one to choose and it's kinda hard too.... So people can you please help me out here.... Pleassseee!!

2007-01-26 20:54:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Hi i have a 8 month old chocolate labrador she has a 5 generation pedigree and shes kennel club registerd but she has a golden stripe down her back mixed with her choc color. At 8 month do you think this will still grow out??

2007-01-26 20:54:28 · 4 answers · asked by neilhollydood 1 in Dogs

2007-01-26 20:47:37 · 12 answers · asked by jennifer s sweetie 2 in Cats

I'm generally going for a friendly dog that loves people...

2007-01-26 20:47:22 · 13 answers · asked by lido.sp 1 in Dogs

No one im my family has ever had a cat. We are dog lovers and have always had dogs. I know NOTHING about cats. She really freaks me out when she follows me around and STARES at me. She does really wierd things. My fella is out at work all day so im stuck with her. She is a nice cat but Im not taking to her, she is really freaking me out, im a bit scared.
Will I ever get used to her?
Please give me some info about cats..................

2007-01-26 20:43:22 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

A number of people in my estate have dogs, myself included and i have never notice a problem with persistant barking from anybodys dog, however someone in the estate seems to be reporting everybodys dog for barking late at night and early in the morning, i have to admit my dog seems to have a barking fit every morning for about 5-10 mins and i can't seem to stop him no matter what i do, but he is fine all day (i have asked my neighbours if any problems when i am not in they say no), and is great in the evening, anyway does anyone know at what point can barking be classed a problem which should be reported, or have we just got a busy body who has nothing better to do living in the estate. thanks is advance.

2007-01-26 20:41:48 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have 2 burmese kittens, the eldest learnt how to open the doors in the house and now the youngest one has copied, i cannot escape even for 2 minutes. anyones elses cats do this??

2007-01-26 20:39:04 · 20 answers · asked by k4zzi 1 in Cats

A dautson lives just down from me. The owner has had complaint after complaint filed against her for abusing her precious dog. All in our apartment complex love the dog but he suffers greatly. The dog warden has came at least six times and the baby is never taken away. He can no longer walk, he is skin and bones, and he cannot control his bowels well. She kicked him to cause the beginning of his problems. He helpers nudge him impatiently to get him to hurry to get his job done. It is now to the point where he has to be taken out on a sled because he can no longer walk. The warden was over again yesterday and did not take the suffering dog away. I live in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Do we not have any way to get the baby help and let him go to dogie heaven because of his suffering and pain?

2007-01-26 20:38:31 · 6 answers · asked by grannywinkie 6 in Dogs

I've always wanted to have a pet fish, but Iove eating fish. Especially sashimi. Do many people get pet fishies and then become unable to eat them after they die?

2007-01-26 20:37:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-01-26 20:33:48 · 21 answers · asked by tellieroles 1 in Dogs

My 2 cats love the baby stuff. I am almost five months pregnant and better start stopping this. How do I keep them out of these items...

2007-01-26 20:29:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I can't change his dog food or he gets constipated.. also if he gets to many scraps (which he rarely does anymore). Also he throws up alot... if he drinks to much water he throws up.. sometimes he thows up in the middle of the night when just sleeping soundly (not often), and sometimes when running around. He is throwing up less since he is on the new food and his scraps are cut down, also I don't let him gorge on water when he is thristy... he is a cockapoo... is it just the poodle stomach. He is happy and healthy and his checkups are fine at the vet

2007-01-26 20:27:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

This is my third dog that suddenly is gasping for air for awhile and then it stops (it seems like affixia to me). It can't be the house.. we have moved and don't have rugs anymore... but this is my third dog in 12 years that did this, and some of them where out door dogs...

2007-01-26 20:24:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have rabbit...and now i want a Weasel =]...I wanted a Snake but i was talked out of it =\...
so should I get one?
pros and cons plz and thank you

2007-01-26 20:20:08 · 8 answers · asked by 1 5 in Other - Pets

My new Beagle pup is great & we're getting on really well with him. However, he seems to make retching sounds every so often, as if something is in his throat. This doesn't seem to faze him at all he just gets on with what he was doing. I've heard that this can often be inherent in Beagles, but would like to hear from other Beagle owners to set my mind at rest.

2007-01-26 20:19:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-01-26 20:08:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-01-26 19:49:13 · 33 answers · asked by rachel s 1 in Cats

last night i found this poor little parrot in my backyard. I think it was attacked by something and fall out of its nest. I have decided to pet it. I think its only a few weeks old.
I gave her grape juice using a syringe.. but i get the feeling that she does not like that.. I need help on how to feed her and care for her

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2007-01-26 19:44:08 · 10 answers · asked by navin p 2 in Birds

I was just wondering, if food allergies in a puppy, can cause ear rashes on the inside of a puppy's ear. I have a 4 month old chihuahua, that breaks out in a rash, but one minute it's there and the next it disappears. Has anyone else had this happen with their puppy? I was thinking about switching the puppy's food to Royal Canin Mini Canine Health Nutrition Puppy 33. Is that considered a good, healthy food for puppy's? Does anyone else feed their puppy's this food?

2007-01-26 19:29:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

A VET AND THEY REALLY DIDNT SAY MUCH I CANT AFFORD AN MRI FOR HER ETC I LOVE MY DOG SHE IS TERRIER MIX 10 YRS OLD- SHE EATS AND SEEMS OK OTHER THAN THIS PROBLEM SHE ONLY SEEMS TO HAVE PAIN AFTER VIODING -SHE WALKS REALLY SLOW AFTER-POOR THING I FEEL BAD ..HELP THANKS

2007-01-26 19:24:31 · 11 answers · asked by ihave2knownow 2 in Dogs

i told my friends that pomerians are freaks but yeaah:]

2007-01-26 19:24:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I really want a conure that is quiet but says a lot of words. If I want a playful, talking conure, what kind should I get?

2007-01-26 19:20:29 · 4 answers · asked by tomcc 1 in Birds

i have just got a 10 month old shar-pei and he barks alot especially when people enter the house. Is there any methods to stoppping this that are inexpensive and humane ??
I live in a terraced house and i dont want him to cause problems !!!

2007-01-26 19:19:00 · 10 answers · asked by winla 1 in Cats

2007-01-26 19:05:53 · 11 answers · asked by amethyst_mitchell 1 in Cats

2007-01-26 19:01:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

We live in an apartment and I don't want to bother the neighbors but my dog barks at every little noise, and he barks loud. I was wondering if I should put a muzzle on him when he barks (for a little bit to show him it's bad) or when he chews the socks/shoes. I just don't want to emotionally mess him up.

2007-01-26 18:59:15 · 6 answers · asked by Josh M 1 in Dogs

i have a tiger oscar it wont move help please please please

2007-01-26 18:53:48 · 7 answers · asked by daniel l 1 in Fish

I have a 4 month old kitten. Can i still be giving it milk? It doesnt seem like he wants regular water. I mixed water and milk together and he drank some of it. I'm worried hes not getting enough water. He was born in september so i dont know if he needs the milk anymore or not?? Can someone please help!!

2007-01-26 18:46:07 · 7 answers · asked by iceblueeyes85 1 in Cats

i think my fish is pregnant

2007-01-26 18:45:54 · 2 answers · asked by babybluelove34 1 in Fish