Pets - 30 May 2007

My cats (one male and one female) like it when I pet on them while they are on my lap but when I hug them or kiss them (on thier cheeks) they seem to hate it. Do they understand that is affectionate or do they think I'm going to toruture them or something?
Also if you have any advice on how to pet cats or show affection towards them it would be greatly appreciated since I am failing to bond with my new female cat (she has been living with me for 6 weeks and has just turned 1yo)

2007-05-30 12:27:06 · 17 answers · asked by Lailah 1 in Cats

used tick shampoo, still on her

2007-05-30 12:20:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

It's required by law in the United States to Spay and neuter ferrets for the saftey of the pet

2007-05-30 12:14:44 · 3 answers · asked by SilentEyes 2 in Other - Pets

What is ferret-proofing?

2007-05-30 12:13:54 · 6 answers · asked by Roselle 2 in Other - Pets

What's the easiest way to move my tank, and what's the safest thing to do with my fish in the process. It's a 30 gallon with african cichilds.

2007-05-30 12:11:39 · 7 answers · asked by Ms. J 4 in Fish

2007-05-30 12:10:46 · 22 answers · asked by silly_writtle_wrapples 2 in Cats

He jumps on you and puts his paws on your shoulders. I know he is 2 years and he still has puppy energy in him, but how do I stop this???

2007-05-30 12:10:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I got some shampoo from the vet to treat ringworm (2 baths per week) on my kitten (5 months old). She was covered with it... glowed like crazy under the black light. After 3 weeks (in quarantine) it has cleared up everywhere but the tips of her ears and a couple little spots near the edge on the inside of her ears. Instead of continuing the baths on her whole body when she only has it on the ears, can I just use Lamisil spray? It works great on humans but is it safe for cats? Or should I continue with the baths and use the Lamisil on her ears too.

2007-05-30 12:02:27 · 7 answers · asked by Sunshine 2 in Cats

2007-05-30 11:55:29 · 9 answers · asked by Bill D 1 in Fish

hey so yeah, is that to many fish for a 5 gallon tank?

i originally only had 2 guppies, 1 dwarf, and 1 honey gourami
but when i went to our more fancy aquarium store today to buy one fancy snake skin looking guppy, they said i had to buy a female with it, adding my guppy count to 4
is this ok?
or if its not, what should i kill/ return lol

2007-05-30 11:52:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

i have 2 juvinile iguannas. both are in awsome habitate that i built for them. 85- 90 degree heat basking light , uv bulb on 12 hours a day. a rain hummity cycle. pool. steady healthy mixed diet. suppliments were needed. no animal protein. blah blah blah just so everyone i know all that stuff. second there are no exotic's vet in my area! none! the only one around is no longer excepting new clients. i have one two hours away in philly that number i have on speed dial. but this is NOT a race to the er vet thingy. i wouldn't take my child to a dr. for this problem. With that said just so we are clear, my one iggy has bumped his nose and it is red and sore. it's been that way for a couple weeks. but he keeps doing, running in to the cage glass when it's time to clean out the cage. i just want to know if i can put something on it to help it heal. like a&d ointments. or neosporine? couse you use that on lizards if they drop a tail. is it safe. if not any ideas on how to get it to heal bett

2007-05-30 11:50:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

what do you do if your dog just had puppies three days ago and she just gave birth to 15 more puppies today and now you are stuck with 29 puppies

2007-05-30 11:48:45 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I've had him for about a week, and after I got him I read that clown loaches do better with mates, so I got another one. Before that he was shaking violently and hiding all the time. But with the introduction of the second clown loach he seemed much better. But today I came home from work and he is swimming at the top of the tank, in a vertical line. He will go down now and then but spends most of his time up there. When I googled it, this seemed to mean imminent death. Is there a way to stop whatever is wrong?

2007-05-30 11:43:53 · 3 answers · asked by Lauren H 1 in Fish

2007-05-30 11:43:41 · 4 answers · asked by najohodo 2 in Fish

Do ferrets make good pets? What kind of care do they need?

2007-05-30 11:42:47 · 7 answers · asked by Roselle 2 in Other - Pets

2007-05-30 11:42:34 · 8 answers · asked by VIPERDAVID 1 in Reptiles

2007-05-30 11:36:39 · 14 answers · asked by don c 1 in Fish

ive just got a new kitten , 3days ago, after my 17yr old cat was put to sleep a few months ago. he is lovely, real little character and very affectionate. the problem is ive spent the last few nights heart broken over my old cat, i really miss her. is this normal, after all this time? how can i stop crying for her, i thought i was over it.its just when i look at my new little chap i remember how much i loved my old girl and would do anything to see her one last time.

2007-05-30 11:29:37 · 24 answers · asked by slsvenus 4 in Cats

2007-05-30 11:20:15 · 17 answers · asked by FavoredbyU 5 in Dogs

do they?? and if so, is it visible at any time or is it like a dogs....it comes out when needed???

2007-05-30 11:09:22 · 16 answers · asked by princess_budda 1 in Birds

I'm about to start up a salt water fish tank. I have all the filters and heater and whatnot to use already. It's a 40 gallon octagon tank. I guess my question is what's the best way to get all the supplies such as salt, sand, testers, ect.. I don't want to spend a lot of money on this, just a live rock with a few fish for now. Is there a place online where I can buy everything in one kit?? That would probably help the most instead of getting ripped off by a pet shop. I have helped my brother set up his salt water tank but he bought all of the items individually.

2007-05-30 11:08:26 · 6 answers · asked by smokinjoe2122 2 in Fish

He's been lickin ghis "du-claw" (Not sure of the spelling) all day. I've just looked over it and the skin has split and is almost off of it. It's red & swollen. What can I do to make it stop hurting for him?

2007-05-30 11:01:36 · 5 answers · asked by Rita 2 in Dogs

whats a good cleaning type shrimp that i can get from petsmart?

what kind of invertabrates do they have at petsmart(please list as many as possible)?

what kind of tetras;danios and other similar sized fish do they have at petsmart?(please give as many as you know)

what kind of plants do they have fro aquariums at petsmart(as many as possible please)?


much appreciated!

2007-05-30 11:00:05 · 5 answers · asked by ziddyziddy 3 in Fish

2007-05-30 10:59:35 · 6 answers · asked by ~*sTaR*~ 2 in Dogs

How old does a ferret have to be to be treated for worms (Round worm,ring worm,heart worm,whip worm,etc)
Hope u can help coz my assignment is due in today!!
Thanks :)

2007-05-30 10:58:04 · 4 answers · asked by candy_16 1 in Other - Pets

2007-05-30 10:38:48 · 2 answers · asked by deveritt_124 2 in Fish

Please, I need a lot of help about this.
Today I've found 4 baby sparrows at the garden. They're nest was upside down. It was supposed to be somewhere under the roof.
Now they're mother cannot look after them anymore.

I don't know what I have to do now. How should we feed them, how warm should they stay, where should ı keep them?????
Their eyes are yet closed, they don't have feathers and they keep on opening their mouths.
Please help. I don't want them to die...

2007-05-30 10:33:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

i have a pair of blue gourami's , the male is getting really territorial with his partner so much so i'm seriously considering getting him another home, is there anything else i can do to remedy this problem ?

2007-05-30 10:20:37 · 10 answers · asked by ANN B 2 in Fish

My purebred Persian cat has flees and I need help! We have no other animals and she does not ever go outside so I guess she picked up these fleas when I took her to the vet last Sat. to get her annual shots. She came home covered in fleas. I gave her a bath in cat flea dip ( I asked the vet and he said make sure I got cat flea dip and not dog flea dip it's too strong for cats) so I did trust me bathing a cat is no fun cat's hate water! Yesterday I put down some flea carpet powder on my carpets and I've washed all our sheets (she sleeps with us in our bed), rugs where she lays, pet bedding, etc. Any other suggestions on how to get rid of the left over fleas in my house and to make sure they will not come back? What is everybody thoughts on using the frontline on cats? I just don't want it to be too strong for her she only weighs b/t 5 and 8 lbs. Thanks!

2007-05-30 10:15:36 · 8 answers · asked by Lizzie 2 in Cats

2007-05-30 10:12:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles