Pets - 29 January 2007

I have two baby map turltes, had them for about 7 weeks. How do you tell if you have male or female?

I bought a florida baby turlte at the weekend and put him in with the map turltes and he was fine up till yesterday and he died last night. Any ideas why? The water they are in is fine as we have tested it and was advised by the aquarium that to out the 3 turtles together was fine!

Do you know of any websites i can go to for more info?

Thanks

2007-01-29 23:55:52 · 4 answers · asked by danielle 1 in Reptiles

2007-01-29 23:48:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

we spent over £1000 on a personal trainer who came to the house and he said that he has a very strong temprament and it will be hard to change him, he is sometimes agressive to us when he doesnt want to do what we tell him to do,. at the end of my tether - mite have to get rid..... HELP!

2007-01-29 23:44:30 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Okay, so I have a almost one-year Rotty. He's really sweet and playful [as all dogs are]. He lives outside.

Well the thing is, he's been outside since he was big enough [just below the knee]. Since then he has still been very obediant and learns quickly. However, lately he's been barking at 3AM and just before 5AM. We are still confused as to how this has come up, and our neighbor has brought this issue up to us because they have a 20-month infant.

So will a firm "No" to him during those hours teach him not to bark? If not, then what else could be done?

Thanks.

2007-01-29 23:39:34 · 13 answers · asked by lovely x lucie 2 in Dogs

Can u explain deeply?

2007-01-29 23:35:50 · 15 answers · asked by ColD fIRe! 1 in Fish

2007-01-29 23:25:22 · 24 answers · asked by Fernandes 3 in Reptiles

I came home one evening and found an empty bag of Cocoa Dusted Truffles on the floor. I have 3 shih tzu, and a mixed breed larger size dog in the house. I don't know which one of them ate it and how much each one consumed. How much Theobromine is in one of these bags with a Net Wt. of 8oz/227g. Ingredients: sugar, vegtable oil (coconut & palm kernel), hydrogenated vegtable oil (coconut & palm kernel), low fat cocoa powder (processed with alkali), dairy whey powder, soy lecithin(as an emulsifier), vanilla (as a natural flavor). I've heard Hydrogen Peroxide will induce vomitt, but how much is appropriate for their size(13lbs,15lbs,17lbs, & 65lbs). Will they die???? Need Help!!!!!!!!! Thank You .... In Advance.

2007-01-29 23:21:22 · 8 answers · asked by KittyKat 1 in Dogs

MY ROTTWEILER KEEPS RAPEING OTHER DOGS AND SOMETIMES PEOPLE HOW DO I MAKE HIM STOP ITS GETTING BAD HE WILL RAPE ANYTHING THAT MOVES AND IF IT DOESN’T MOVE HE WILL MAKE IT MOVE OR MAKE A HOLE AND START JABBING IT I CANT GET ANOTHER DOG CAUSE HE WILL RAPE THE DOG TO MUCH I SOMETIMES TAKE HIM TO THE FARMS AND LET HIM RAPE ALL THE SHEEPS AND COWS BUT HE GOES FOR THE FARMER FRIST BUT THE FARMER GETS ANGRE BUT HE LOVES IT IN A WAY CAUSE HE ALLWAYS LETS MY DOG JAB HIM AND I TRY TO MAKE MY DOG STOP BUT THE FARMER IS ALLWAYS HOLDING MY DOG HARDER AND DOESN’T LET MY DOG GO TILL HE IS DONE, HES A WEIRDIO.

2007-01-29 23:19:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

My son in standard 10 is pestering me to get him a dog soon after his exams get over. I have not been with dogs, so i don't know much about their + and -. However i don't like dogs and my husband is a doctor. He needs things to be hygenic and my son wants the dog to be indore. I said no to my son. He is keeping on ..... for a BOKER. What shal i do?

2007-01-29 23:12:15 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

We have a bison frese dog that has to be the best natured dog going, but his only problem is! He lets out the most fearful screams if you so much as look at him the wrong way, last night I was cooking my wife’s and my selves dinner and the dog sat near me begging, I told him to go and get in his box and he let out the most horrendous stream of screams you could ever wish to hear, it was like some one had thrashed him and he carried on like this for some minutes. He is gradually getting
Worse with this behaviour and if he carries on some one will report us to the authorities.
We don’t wish to get rid of him but if he persists we will have no other recourse.
Any one have any suggestions on how to stop his screaming

2007-01-29 23:10:13 · 11 answers · asked by ste53 3 in Dogs

I have a six yr old staffie x eng bull and for the last 9 mnts he has been peeing everyhere? my husband has been working away since a few months b4 that and i dont know if it is that as he is doing it when he is back home aswell on a weekend?? maybe it is the breed. someone said it is because they are very controling dogs and like to be the boss that is y he is always craving a telling off.??

2007-01-29 23:08:19 · 13 answers · asked by sarah 2 in Dogs

Gizmo is a Imperial Shih tzu and Polly is a Maltese, they have lived together for 6 + years and just started this about 4 months ago. I've had to take polly to the vet bc Gizmo hurt her leg. Polly is my dog and Gizmo is my dad's dog. I think they're jealous of each other but I don't know what to do to stop them. I've tried yelling at them and giving them both whippings and put in their crates but when they get out they go right back at each other. Its getting so bad that I have to pick up Polly to take her from my room to outside to go to the bathroom so Giz won't attack her. Any help would be greatly appreciated :D

2007-01-29 23:08:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

my fish has been white for some time but it showing signs of dying

2007-01-29 23:02:56 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-01-29 22:55:10 · 5 answers · asked by Darksword 2 in Dogs

I think it is very mean. Couldn't these horses be happy not racing? Maybe they just want to be out in the pasture and eat grass, or flirt with the other horses. It was not their choice to be a race horse. They would probably just rather chill in the barn.

2007-01-29 22:46:05 · 12 answers · asked by Kate 3 in Other - Pets

I have a Border Collie, just under a year old. I work full-time 9-5 Mon-Fri, usually the dog is left with a relative all day so he has company, is let outside and so on, I exercise him outside of work hours. My home situation is changing, and the dog will be on his own from 8am -5.30/6pm each day, he has a large room to roam in, access to food and water, has toys to keep him occupied, he is very well behaved and has never been destructive.. So my question is.. Is this fair on him? I don't think so but almost everyone I speak to says that as long as he has company the rest of the time then this will not be an issue but I am unsure... There is no-one else I know that can look after him during the day.

2007-01-29 22:36:13 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have an appenzeller sennenhunde which is a swiss dog. She is 8 mths old and really to the point annoying now days. She has learn´t not to ruin things such as the clothes and she is always very good now, but she still sneaks on to the bed when my boyfriend and I are sleeping. She usually lays on me or takes my blanket and I end up having to move to the couch and sleeping there! We have kicked her off the bed so many times but nothing seems to work. What should we do? I beginning to be even more tired every day and don´t think I can handle this any more especially since we have a new puppy coming into the house on Friday. Please help.

2007-01-29 22:35:27 · 6 answers · asked by daniellenrainey 1 in Dogs

2007-01-29 22:32:57 · 4 answers · asked by racymatz 1 in Dogs

2007-01-29 22:26:39 · 13 answers · asked by ShepAussie 2 in Dogs

2007-01-29 22:23:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My partner has been in hospital for 2 weeks. Our tabby has been so sweet, even though she didn't know why this was happening, and why I had to throw her out for 12 hours a day, as I have to work. When will we realise how beautiful and caring animals are?

2007-01-29 22:22:16 · 11 answers · asked by Juliette 3 in Other - Pets

We'll I got a little japanese chin a few days ago. She doesn't bark or cry (they are quiet dogs) she is very loving and likes to wag her tail and give me kisses, however, she sleeps a whole lot. I'm also having trouble getting her to eat food sometimes when I think she needs to eat. I think she might not like the food the previous owner gave me (she's 11 weeks old). Anyways, so I don't know if its because I'm tired and worried about her eye (she got scratched by another puppy a few days ago and I have med. to put in it to make it better) or if maybe I'm just not ready to have that responsibility. I'm in my mid-20's and live by myself, have pretty good hours at work off by noon every day. I just was wondering if the sleeping is normal for a puppy. I've never experienced one sleeping so much, not crying, or not really liking to play with toys. I've never had a chin before though. Also, how long does it usually take an eye to heal? She had an ulcer I believe.

2007-01-29 22:20:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Who would win. I watched a wildlife programme at the weekend, about the big cats, but the answer was not given. They both seem to respect each others terrortories, but if they had a fight, who would win?

2007-01-29 22:11:45 · 15 answers · asked by jude 6 in Cats

My cat is crying constantly and ahe even makes throaty meows everywhere she goes. I give her food and treats but she still cries everywhere that she walks around my house

2007-01-29 22:05:20 · 8 answers · asked by Dawn 2 in Cats

I have 3 tiger barbs, guppies,a pleco, a rather quiet angel fish, silver mollies, a male siamese fighter,. an angel died, two female fighters died, neons died, 3 tiger barbs died. we can't find the culprit??? our male siamese fighter is being attacked at the moment what can we do to help him|?

2007-01-29 22:03:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

i prefer it to be very small DOG friendly , and not so durty

2007-01-29 21:57:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have two cats, aged 14 months, and they have had 3 kittens, born 24th Dec 2006. The kittens are very active now, running around and playing, but the past two days or so they have been crapping in the kitchen. I thought the Mom Cat would train them with the litter tray. Also, when do I have to help with weaning?

2007-01-29 21:49:19 · 14 answers · asked by Shinny 3 in Cats

I took a stray kitty I found to the vet after my friends dog chased it down. He was bleeding all over the place with huge wounds. Not knowing if it was the dog that did it or not, I felt responsible and paid a 600 dollar vet fee for surgery.
Hes doing fine now.. stiches have recovered and all his hair has grown back. He is still very shy and timid .. never lets me pet him.
My husband is in the navy, and while I love the cat, I cant help but think I should give him away. In about a year my husband will be getting stationed elsewhere, we are hoping in Japan and we coudlnt possibly bring the cat.
With all the cats in humane soceity and him not liking to be touched, im scared he will never find a good home. Most people prefer a kitten. Since he is still small should I give him away now for a better chance for a good home? I dont think he could survive back in the wild, after being with us so long.

2007-01-29 21:34:10 · 12 answers · asked by Barbara Faye 5 in Cats

experience do you need? Or, do you think most vets would be willing to hire the right candidate all-around and train you "on the spot"?

2007-01-29 21:25:07 · 8 answers · asked by Adios 7 in Other - Pets

2007-01-29 21:22:16 · 15 answers · asked by Laus 1 in Dogs