Pets - 4 June 2007

i got 2 pinkies and got it about 5pm saturday and had them out defrosting till sunday night about 11:00pm cause i forgot to put them in the freezer i put them in warm water for 10mins then fed the snake they was eaten. but the next day they was back again this why the snake brought the food back up or may be 2 pinkies was to much in the belly? any answers plz had baby corn for 1month been ok the other feedings.

2007-06-04 08:07:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

I need some advice. I recently took my dogs to Schutzhund training for the first time to see if it was something they would be interested in, and if it was something that I wanted to do. Of course, I have 2 male German Shepherds, and I am very interested in the sport, however, I was completely discussed at what I witnessed. I have studied dogs and dog behavior for the past 5 years, and I love my dogs. They do what I ask, and I rarely have any major issues. The people that were training their dogs, however, were literally beating their dogs. One guy got mad at his dog, took his hat off and just kept hitting the dog. On top of that, the dog had a device strapped to its body that if the dog did not keep his body close to his owner, he got shocked. The same guy was telling another owner that when hos dog was in the middle of the jump over the wall, he was to jerk the leash hard. Is this the actual way to train for Schutzhund?

2007-06-04 08:07:08 · 11 answers · asked by boleen03 3 in Dogs

i called the vet its 50 just for the exam then what ever meds they have to give him is there any meds we can buy for him that is cheaper help please

2007-06-04 08:04:30 · 19 answers · asked by the man 2 in Dogs

I know good and well that 8weeks is better, 12 weeks best, but the people giving away pups are going to bring them to the shelter like, tommorrow. My sister has her heart set on one of these (free) jack russel/beagle mutts and I don't want to say "it'll be okay" and thn not know what to do, or say "no way" and not get her one.

So what should you do to socialize a 6week old pup away from mom and siblings? We have a seven month old papillon and four cats, would that be enough to let it happen naturally?

2007-06-04 07:52:32 · 9 answers · asked by mandy 3 in Dogs

I have a 1 1/2 terrier very small 12 pounds and he just started cough this morning can anyone tell me why?he just went to the vet and was fine

2007-06-04 07:49:32 · 7 answers · asked by califgirl41162 2 in Dogs

is it normal for older cats to be skinny? we feed my cat can catfood shes put on some weight but her stool is really loose..is that normal?

2007-06-04 07:48:41 · 11 answers · asked by zsibh 1 in Cats

2007-06-04 07:42:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-06-04 07:40:58 · 3 answers · asked by Caitlin 3 in Other - Pets

Just got the dog about a month ago and he is great with kids and has never acted aggresively even with my 4 and 5 year old boys. He attached himself immediately to my wife and follows her around. When we go to bed at night (I know the dog should have never been allowed to inhabit my bed, but he's so small I never notice him there) if my wife gets into bed first, the dog growls at me. If I say his name loud or advance to him, he cowers and jumps off and hides. It is possible he was treated harshly by his previous owner but I doubt he was abused. I've never laid a hand on the dog to scold him, haven't needed to. His reaction is more comical than frightening, he acts like he's annoyed when I come to bed with my wife but even with the growling, he is so afraid of me he shakes. Can anyone explain his behaviour? I can only assume he is annoyed that I am interfering with his being with my wife but don't pretend to understand dog logic.

2007-06-04 07:39:43 · 6 answers · asked by Scott B 7 in Dogs

We just moved into a rental house that had a bunch of dogs in it before, now my poor indoor cats are covered in fleas. The fleas also for some reason like to bite me. My feet are covered in flea bites and it sucks. I vaccum often, and have bathed the cats only one will wear a flea collar. I also use a natural flea powder on them it smels minty. And I am constantly putting DE (diatmacious earth) down on the carpet. Nothing works please help.

2007-06-04 07:38:52 · 13 answers · asked by singlefmmom213 2 in Other - Pets

every spring my beagle chews her paws...

were assuming because thier itchy

she has been to the vet and got ointment and it just rubbed off

he gave her a shot of benedryl and she was ok for about 2 weeks...

well its spring again and we cannot afford a visit to the vet.

she has no sores or blisters or anything just a little red and puffy.

my friends puppy has alergies and gets reglar people benedryl

can i give this to my 35lb 2 year old beagle?

thank you

2007-06-04 07:34:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I am sooooo upset that i wanna CRY!!! I am going on vaca in late june for 10 days and I have to leave my pup behind!! I am gonna miss her, and she is gonna miss me and i feel soooo guilty for going on vacation!! How can i ease the anxiety for both of us?

2007-06-04 07:34:39 · 10 answers · asked by Lauren. 4 in Dogs

de-worm and de-flea her. I would like to do it asap, but is this ok?

I have got the spot on treatment for both, so would this affect her at all?

Also any advice about an un neutered tom cat that keeps hanging around in my garden waiting for her to come out, so he can have his wicked way with her? He has donr this for months, so will the fact that she has now been neutered, stop him from trying it on with her? If not, what else can i do??

2007-06-04 07:28:17 · 12 answers · asked by ? 6 in Cats

I live in South Florida. It is a red bird, not a cardinal. It is about the size of a blue jay. It has 2 black stripes from the eyes onto its back. Can you please help me figure out this bird? Thanks.

Dawn E.

2007-06-04 07:27:25 · 3 answers · asked by Dawn L 2 in Birds

2007-06-04 07:24:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a 3 year old gelding thats needs breaking. We don't know where to start!

The people that we got him from say he's broke, but thats something I would have to see to believe.

The other day my step mom just layed across his back for a few seconds and he broke out with bucks. He was like nope! Not gonna happen! He went crazy!

We don't know what to do. We've never broke a horse before, our trainer says she doesn't break the babies. We can't pay somebody to come out and work with him, we have other horses to take care of too. Selling looks like our only option so far and we would hate to have to give him up.

Please! Somebody help me.

2007-06-04 07:22:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Horses

My 5 yr old female staffy is on her doggie period, however she's struggling to pass urine, when she goes out she squats to wee and she's there for a good 5 mins and only a little wee comes out, is this a cause for concern?? any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-06-04 07:22:36 · 10 answers · asked by andrew b 2 in Dogs

puppy pads? crate training? advice?

only 7 weeks at the moment but we want to start some good habits

2007-06-04 07:21:40 · 15 answers · asked by taking tiger mountain 4 in Dogs

Hi my neighbours cavalier (7mnths) maybe older, had a fall 1 week ago and has an occasional limp now and then, we did the leg stretches (which vets do to check joints) no reaction, he is eating fine and he runs around with no pain, he isn't lifting up his paw, nails are trimmed. Any ideas on what might be wrong?

2007-06-04 07:18:25 · 7 answers · asked by Tora 1 in Dogs

Ok, so I have an 8 month old baby, then we have our furry-born kitties, 5 years, 2 years and 1 year. Lately when we pull our daughter's stroller out, the younger two climb in (one in seat, one in bin underneath), and meow until I push them around the house.
They are indoor only cats. I was wondering if anyone else had a pet stroller for their kitty? Was it a good purchase?Which one did you get?

2007-06-04 07:17:55 · 4 answers · asked by ? 4 in Cats

My 14 y/o dog has a degenerative nerve problem that will lead to his hind section becoming parylized. His legs are getting worse litlle by little. He was also diagnosed with cancer. All this will lead to him being euthanized when the time seems right. I started thinking about how people can donate their bodies to science and am now wondering if animals can be donated to help vet/researchers better understand certain problems so that in the future dogs like mine might not have to suffer these problems. If my dog can help others in the future then I would like to whatever I can.

2007-06-04 07:14:16 · 13 answers · asked by scott c 1 in Other - Pets

my music teacher told me that she potty trained her guinea pig. how does a person successfully do this? i am adopting a guinea pig from a friend who doesn't care for it, and he probably will have to relearn social skills first and get used to people. i am used to all types of rodents and animals but piggies are new to me. i have potty trained my dog, idk how different it is. any tips?

thanks in advance

2007-06-04 07:06:24 · 9 answers · asked by Mango Muncher 6 in Rodents

He's a 4 month old, 40lb GSD....Will he be ok??? He isn't acting funny or anything, and suprisingly he isn't hyper..

2007-06-04 07:05:42 · 11 answers · asked by Wyatt's mama 5 in Dogs

Open question to anyone with the knowledge or expertise/ Do Parrots have fleas or mites? My mother was given a parrot on Mother's day. It's only 4 months old but have been with us for one month only. Recently, it scratches almost everyday. And how true it is that Parrots are prone to bacteria?

2007-06-04 07:05:13 · 6 answers · asked by COGITO ERGO SUM 1 in Birds

2007-06-04 07:03:44 · 7 answers · asked by plainjane 2 in Dogs

I have 3 male dogs. One is a 5 yr old mini dachshund who is kinda spoiled and very attached to me. The 2nd is a 10 month old mini dachshund who has quite the personality. The 3rd is a 4 month old rescued shar pei. In the last 2 weeks the 10 month old has started attacking the 5 yr old. They fought so bad last night that the 5 yr old was bleeding. He also blocks him from eating out of the food dish. The 5 yr old is fixed but has always been the leader of the pack. Is this something the 10 month old will grow out of?

2007-06-04 06:57:00 · 13 answers · asked by thirtytwoflavorsandthensome4 1 in Dogs

I have a horrible ant problem.

I read a borax mixture can help, but I have two dogs.
One dog is particularly fond of 'snuffing' things.
That makes ant killers no good and salt sounds like a bad idea too.
Any ideas? I sure hate ants.
Ideas that are out:
Salt
Pesticides
an exterminator
Borax

What can I do? What can I use?

2007-06-04 06:49:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

Do I treat her different while this is going on or keep at her normal routine?

2007-06-04 06:46:18 · 3 answers · asked by I dunno 2 in Other - Pets

First, how do you deal with this? I knew it was coming soon because the vet said his condition was going to get him soon (heart murmur and kidneys failing). I thought I was prepared. I put him in a box, had my morning cereal, and read the paper like any other day. I drove out to the country where my cat is buried and dug a hole. Everything was fine until I put him in the hole. I started sobbing like a child and can't seem to stop. We brought him home from the pound 13 years ago and he has been my buddy ever since. I work from home and he sat by my side all day every day. I just wonder how to proceed from here. I'm so sad.
Also, my sheepdog worshipped the ground he walked on. She seems confused and I don't know what to do. Any helpful tips would be appreciated.

2007-06-04 06:45:54 · 32 answers · asked by jimmy t 3 in Dogs

I thought I'd buy one to cheer up my mom.

Thanks for your answers! :)

2007-06-04 06:40:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs