Pets - 29 May 2007

I just got a new cat from a shelter. He was declawed and should not be outside. Every time I leave the house for any reason he attempts to follow me. He does this with all rooms of the house so I don't think he wants out as badly as he just wants to follow me.

I have put treats down in the kitchen, but he is too smart. The second he sees me heading for the front door he runs up!

Please help me! I want to keep my cat safe!

2007-05-29 02:16:27 · 13 answers · asked by fenderop 2 in Cats

2007-05-29 02:15:38 · 10 answers · asked by ran r 1 in Reptiles

He drinks a lot of water though. I believe the water is making his body swell. Is there any truth in that? Is it good for dogs to drink alot of water?

2007-05-29 01:46:48 · 13 answers · asked by Lin L 1 in Dogs

Why?

The dog has never done this before. Never. She didn't even ask to go outside.

She finished her dinner, and while I was cleaning up the kitchen, she wandered into the family room, looked over at me sqaure in the in the eye, squatted, and peed.

In her whole life...NEVER has she done this. What gives?

Any ideas?

2007-05-29 01:22:41 · 11 answers · asked by biiiiaaach 3 in Dogs

I have just got a dog today

he is'nt a pure breed, he is a puupy

he is like a golden retreva colour, but very small dogs, has big brown button eyes, he has a tail that curls up to his back but very fluffy, so yeah he is a mixure between coolie, golden retrieva and minture poodle

so i need a name for him

he is a boy and is very hyper, he like s to jump on everything and smiles, which is really cute

so if anyone has a name for him

2007-05-29 01:18:20 · 61 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

hi there, my rabbit who is 3 soon has lost his front tooth,i took him to vets last month as he needed his teeth trimming they had overgrown,they have told me i need to go back every 6 weeks to do the same thing as they keep growing.
yesterday i have now noticed that he has lost his front tooth there is no blood and his gums are fine ,just toothless how can this have happened? and will it be a problem for him,he is still eating very well and is still friendly and cuddly so i dont think hes in pain,do i just mention it when i next go to vets in 3 weeks?

2007-05-29 01:15:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

Obviously finding a mongrel with the right temprament is hard so I leave it up to you to choose a breed:

I need something medium/ large size, preferably shorter furred as we live in a wet, muddy area of the country. It needs to be quiet but able to bark the house down when needs be. A good walker but mustn't pull the walker along with it.

I also need something that will be a good family dog in a smaller house but will also be willing to do 'guard' duty when I am away (my mother is infirm and a sentinel with a nice set of gnashers would help put her at ease).

Anything fit the bill? I'm looknig for something a little less docile that a Dobermann but more aggressive than a Shitzu!

Thanks!

PS, I realise that a lot of these traits are down to individual dogs but a generalisation would be nice! Also would gender matter in these circumstances?

2007-05-29 01:07:33 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My dog i have to let off at night off his chain and when i go inside he runs down the street whith some strays i cant leave him hooked up becuse he cant defend hisslef at night.

2007-05-29 01:06:13 · 21 answers · asked by cody 1 in Dogs

I cleaned my tank last Tuesday, 50% water change, and gave it a good vacuum and scraped the algae off.... but I already have some algae showing on the glass - only a week later! Is this normal? The fish are all hanging around the top of the tank as well... I have fake plants and only 5 danios and 3 mollies.... what's going on?

2007-05-29 01:04:51 · 10 answers · asked by Stuart B 1 in Fish

2007-05-29 01:02:53 · 3 answers · asked by greenspongeornot 1 in Other - Pets

2007-05-29 01:02:27 · 19 answers · asked by jennifer t 1 in Dogs

i havent noticed her bleeding or anything at all and they are supposed to start at 6 months.
could she be infertile?!!

2007-05-29 00:45:38 · 8 answers · asked by bellebrighton 1 in Dogs

hi,
my welsh sec d mare is currently at stud and should be in foal soon. fingers crossed.
Has anyone got any good ideas on names (pet name)?

2007-05-29 00:16:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets