Pets - 5 June 2007

I just want to make sure my bearded dragon is pooping a normal amount of times. While I'm on the subject, she's quite a picky eater and wont usually climb down to eat her food until around noonish, and even then she just nibbles at it. Is there any way of improving her appettite? Thanks all, for your poop and food suggestions.

2007-06-05 11:38:21 · 3 answers · asked by Zarango 3 in Reptiles

We humans live in close contact with dogs, cats and several other species of companion animals. Living in close contact with ANYONE can occassionally result in problems... behavior problems (aggression, chronic barking, fear) or in management issues.

What do you think is the problem that most badly needs a solution in terms of animals living among us?

2007-06-05 11:35:17 · 8 answers · asked by Behaviorist 6 in Other - Pets

My fish are mysteriously dissapearing. We (my fish lovin dad and i) think that the other fish may have ate them. One that dissapeared was kinda big but there were two smaller ones also. Unless my fish are dying and my dad's just flushing them and is too embarrased to tell me, i have no idea where they went. Does anyone noe what kinds of aggressive fish eat others.

2007-06-05 11:16:43 · 7 answers · asked by Alexandra 2 in Fish

Sure enough ther it was a garden snake about 15 in. long. My nerves are bad now and I am drinking beer. Does antone have anything to say that might help me calm my nerves?

2007-06-05 11:09:40 · 17 answers · asked by ღOMGღ 7 in Reptiles

A Texas lab, found acetaminophen (a fifth possible
contaminant) in at least five samples of pet food that were submitted by pet owners and pet manufacturers. The medication was mostly found with cyanuric acid, and hundreds of other samples that were sent in tested positive for melamine.

The highest level of acetaminophen was found in a dog food sample submitted by a pet food manufacturer, but the lab is not identifying the company.

The contaminants were found in pet foods that have not
been recalled!

For more info check this link:
http://www.itchmo.com/read/texas-lab-finds-acetaminophen-in-pet-food_20070605

2007-06-05 11:04:24 · 3 answers · asked by Mama_Kat 5 in Dogs

So i am crate training, and we are past the crying all day all night part and now he goes in there no problem but i have him on a schedule of him waking up, taking him outside, then eating, then again taking him outside but does not usaully go # 2 until he gets inside, lol, letting him play with my other dog and my 3 yr old for about 4 hrs then taking him pee, putting him back in the crate for 1-2 hrs then hes up again eats does his buisness outside then plays then at 4 or 5 put him back in for a couple of hours and then do the same thing as b4 then he goes down for the night at around 11pm then back up at 6 to do it all over again. So is this right or should he be in his crat more??? He does have a couple of accedents in the house during the day has never peed or pood in his crate but i have only had him for 3 weeks and he is 13 weeks old but i just need all the info and advice i can get thanks....Jersey girl please no more advice! Thanks again.

2007-06-05 11:01:17 · 11 answers · asked by Tamara P 2 in Dogs

2007-06-05 10:56:59 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

We are getting 4 goats, 3 female and 1 male. We will be keeping them in the Hutto(TX) area where there's coyotes and stuff. We have a jenny. Do you think if we put her with the goats that she will protect them? I hear thats what dokeys do, but I wasn't sure.

2007-06-05 10:34:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

She was doing this in the big tank so we moved her into her own tank, so not to infect the others. The fish store said to give her veggie food, we did that and she seemed to get better; but this morning again tail up and head down. She does not seem to have discoloration or spots, no slime so we do not think it is velvet; but who knows. We have consulted all the folks we know and checked all the books we have as well and have been unable to find anything regarding this; can someone please help?

2007-06-05 10:31:12 · 10 answers · asked by Poor Possy 1 in Fish

I have a vet appointment tomorrow but how can I check her to see if she needs more immediate care? She seems to be okay, no limping or anything, but it was a pretty serious crash and I'm already really sore in my neck and back.

2007-06-05 10:27:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i woold like to know when and wher is the next
exhibition or showroom for dogs .
any information about this event would be very helpful


THANK YOU

2007-06-05 10:24:52 · 3 answers · asked by Panka S 1 in Dogs

i know a person who has a 6 month old male kitten and the litterbox is next to the bathtub but he uses the bathtub instead is he jealous of the two dogs or just not learning yet or is it medical he also jumps on the counter after being told he is not allowed up there why does he do this can it be fixed or should she get rid of him ??????

2007-06-05 10:17:50 · 4 answers · asked by mdbluegirlrose 1 in Cats

He is a small tortoise. He had a cage but the cats broke it. It needs a lid that slides off so we can put his heating lamps on it, and be able to take off the lid to feed him. He likes lots of room, and its too cold for him to live outside. Inside, he is in a small area, and there is nowhere else to put his cage! Please help, he's living in the bathtub for now. Thanks!

2007-06-05 10:11:22 · 3 answers · asked by Horses and Daughters 2 in Reptiles

I got home and my frog was sitting in the bottom of the tank not moving, so i lifted him up and got him a little damp with some water and he turned around. I put him back in the cage and he started shaking, like shivering it seemed, and his legs stretched out and he got all stiff and layed on his back like he was dead!! I picked him up and he sat on my hand and was sort of moving, then he turned around. I put him on the water dish and he's been sitting there, not hopping.. He's been really slow for the past week, what's wrong with him??!!!!! Please help!! He's an american green tree frog, about 7 months old!!

2007-06-05 09:58:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

We had a lawn laid at Easter, it looked great until brown patches started appearing. We realised it is where the dog wees. Is there anything we can do to stop this happening? It has already been suggested that we get rid of the dog, which we won't do. Anyone know of anything we can give him? I know it is usually bitches that cause this, he was neutered at 6 months and maybe this has affected his hormones?

2007-06-05 09:57:48 · 27 answers · asked by valjanny 2 in Dogs

I Have three that I need to give away as I have others too I have tried Ads in shops But I cant seem to be able to get rid of them (that is not meant to be nasty) They come with a tank aswell if you know anybody please let me know I dont want anything for them I just want them to go to a loving home thanks

2007-06-05 09:56:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

2007-06-05 09:55:49 · 3 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Other - Pets

Ok guys, I want to kill two birds with one stone... Some of you may remember my question from the other day, and we came to the conlusion that my tank is still building its biological filter... (its only 2 weeks old, and i lost a fish in my 38 gallon tank.) I took a sample to the pet store and they told me my water was between stressful and harmful with the levels of ammonia. My nitrites and nitrates were fine. I have scheduled another water change for Thurs. since my last... only 15%. So, my first question is should i let nature take its course and keep building the filter to break down ammonia, or should i use Ammo Lock, which detoxifies it.. or a similar tablet called Ammonia Buddy? And if I'm to use no chemical, will it be "survival of the fittest" for my fish? I figure if I get enough of the same answer, then I'll know the solution. Also, I have a Violet Goby, will these chemicals affect it?
I will be adding 1 more question in my "Additional details." PLEASE WAIT TO POST!

2007-06-05 09:53:42 · 9 answers · asked by Jon says... 3 in Fish

why is it my snails always die. they seem to be doing great for a few weeks and then boom they never come out of their shells again. i really like snails and ijust got a new 29 gallon so i was going to get about 3 or 4 but i just started out with one knowing my luck and it died! why ?

2007-06-05 09:49:11 · 3 answers · asked by jjimenez113 2 in Fish

and fake trees and plants what kind of lights and plants should i buy for out side the tanks and could i turn a closet that i dont use into a couple of tanks i know im jumping around alot but i really want to do this i want turttles to could i build like a small like sand box inside or would smell over come the house sorry so many ?s at a time

2007-06-05 09:46:33 · 2 answers · asked by tloveok 1 in Fish

....are they supposed to look scruffy? My two males are moulting something chronic at the moment but one of them looks a bit balding and patchy. Is this normal?

2007-06-05 09:45:21 · 14 answers · asked by ♥ Divine ♥ 6 in Rodents

All that I remember about it is that it looks like a minature shark, it has a broad head for the size of its body, dark colored, and it chomps at the top of the water when you put food in the tank. It really stuck its nose out of the water when it was eating.

2007-06-05 09:42:41 · 4 answers · asked by Alex S 1 in Fish

I've just bought a new snake today...
He's a Male okeetee corn snake, brown in colour with beige spots, and black rings....

I can't think of a name, any suggestions?

2007-06-05 09:32:05 · 8 answers · asked by Tuscan 1 in Reptiles

2007-06-05 09:23:43 · 7 answers · asked by Raquel 1 in Cats

What sparks this baffling behavior anyways? Is it boredom? Instinct? Terroritorial behavior? Psychological imbalance? Environment?

What?

2007-06-05 09:16:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I am losing the battle with my cockroaches. They have developed immunity to everything I can throw at them. I know they can't develop immunity to boric acid, but I have heard boric acid & cats do not go together. I have no desire to risk my three cats health... but what if I only put the boric acid inside the cabinets I know the cats never get into? Or even into the drawers in my kitchen? What are the boric acid/cat risks?

2007-06-05 09:12:06 · 11 answers · asked by aspicco 7 in Cats

Okay...I have a female rommate. I have a dog and she has a dog. I get home from work at 5pm and she won't get home until 6pm. I HATE WALKING HER DOG!! I have been walking it to be nice for about 1 year now. I feel bad because she does not take her dog for walks EVER. I mean, ever in like 2 times in one year. So, instead of letting her out back in our super small yard, I just take her dog with me. She also works on Saturday, so I really have no other choices but to walk her dog. Plus, her dog has had an issue w/ shitting in the house...so, I'd like to keep my roommate from beating her as well.
I enjoy that she would let my dog out back, or feed him if ever need be(heck, even watch him if I'm out of town visa/versa though) So, we both need each other.
However, should I tell her to start walking her own darn dog after work? I could let it out back while I walk mine. I feel like she'll get pissed and I could lose the benifit of her taking care of my dog when need be. HELP ME!

2007-06-05 09:08:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My chihuahua has lots of fleas and all of them r tricky to find on her dark fur any sugestions?

2007-06-05 09:03:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-06-05 08:59:18 · 7 answers · asked by J D 2 in Dogs

We have a bijon with some maltese and poodle mixed in. She is 6 mo. old, and likes the canned watery food better. Well, so would I! Dog owners, dry or wet plus dry food for our little white ball of energy!

2007-06-05 08:52:35 · 8 answers · asked by Jeffrey 2 in Other - Pets