Pets - 17 June 2007

So as many of you may have read, I recently bought a 29 gallon FW tank. I still have my 10 gal. FW set up with the fish I plan to switch over to the 29. My dad said I should keep the 10 gallon up and running as a "quarantine" tank; when new fish are purchased, I would keep them in the ten gallon for 14 days in order to be sure they are healthy. Then, after this quarantine period, I would transfer them into the 29! Is this a great idea, or am I just loco? *Thats crazy for those non- espanol speakers*

2007-06-17 15:22:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I was at the park today and my dog tried to bite a nice young lady that tried to pet him! This was really embarassing and I was so pissed at my dog for doing that, next time I take him to the park, should I just get a muzzle and this will solve everything. Could he get used to being comfortable with the muzzle and being accustomed to people petting him??? I think the muzzle is the best solution, what do you dog lovers think??

2007-06-17 15:21:30 · 22 answers · asked by Ceizari 2 in Dogs

2007-06-17 15:19:47 · 8 answers · asked by lorrefox 1 in Other - Pets

mine are either gently bullying each other or playing sometimes. there not making any marks on each other, and theyre both eating fine. does anyones play around like this? or should i watch for physical damage if they are bullying. my african cichlids bully each other way worse if theyre not playing.

also, my tank is only 3 weeks old, ten gallon, please dont tell me its too small, my fish store has even a 1gallon salt tank with one damsel, as well as even a 12 gallon with a dwarf lionfish and they even keep seahorses.
mine has 20lbs live sand, and only 5lbs live rock so far, all nutrisea live water with Reverse osmosis water for top offs. salinity i keep around 1.022 and temp around 77-78. i also have 5 hermit crabs for cleanup crew (so far)
i tested my water and the ammonia wasnt dangerous, but the guy said i should change 20percent of my water so i did. is the ammonia increase just because my tank is new? or is two clown s too much a bioload for a ten gallon?

2007-06-17 15:11:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

My step dad brought a kitten home today she is about 1.5 months old and she was caught under a freezer chest she is very pittifu looking and she want eat anything I'm giving her milk through a medical surenge I don't know what to feed her and I'm realy worried about her

2007-06-17 15:08:27 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

My family recently found out that my cat has failing kidneys. Since then, we have taken him into the vet for hydration treatments. Each time we go, it really takes a lot out of him. He has shown no interest in food anymore, and little interest in drinking. The poor thing is almost nothing but skin and bones. What are some methods we can use to try and get him to eat? We have special food for him, but all he does is lick off the juice and walk away. He barely eats enough to keep himself going. The vets say he doesn't want to eat because he has a high level of toxins in his blood due to his kidneys not working properly. This causes him to feel nautious and therefore unwilling to eat. Are there any cat experts with suggestions of how we can get him to eat?

Thanks.

2007-06-17 15:06:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2007-06-17 15:05:07 · 6 answers · asked by flatcoat 2 in Dogs

my rabbit is about 2 months old and i had him on my bed running around and i noticed my blanket had a horrid musty skunky smell and i smelt the rabbit and it was from him.. curious what the heck that smell would be from.. i clean his cage everyday and he uses a litter box and i have never smelt it anywhere else.. could he be spraying or what could this god aweful smell beeeeee lol

2007-06-17 15:04:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2007-06-17 15:01:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

i am 14 and i have had my dog for 4 years now and he is seven years old .my dog will escape from the house the backyard anytime he can. i need help to train him to not run out and if he does run out to come when i call. but the most scary thing about when he runs away is that he dosnt watch for cars and im scared that he is going to get hit and die.

- when he does get out and i get him back my dad spanks him and tell him bad dog for running away but that is not working help




he is fixed
i have a fence but it is a hassle to invite people over and have a bbq cuz he could get out when people come in through the gate

i want to fix the problem permanetly not just chain him up he is mixed with but he is a chow mixed breed and i know he loves to play in the snow with me

2007-06-17 14:59:26 · 11 answers · asked by nikki 2 in Dogs

i wa sreading that fasting a betta is good for ity but it didnt say how long so how long should i do it?

2007-06-17 14:58:50 · 7 answers · asked by ryanderhino 1 in Fish

We are looking for a dog that...
1) Isn't yippy and barky...but will bark when someone comes to the door or there's a problem.
2) Gets on well with kids and other critters - cats and other dogs.
3) Handles visitors well.
4) Won't completely destroy the house chewing and digging.
5) Likes going for walks. Likes being inside and outside.
6) Isn't needy and hyper. Isn't food crazy.
7) Likes the family but doesn't just follow you around all day.
8) Doesn't have a bazillion health issues.

We're good with:
1) Whatever size of dog is fine.
2) Whatever grooming needs - cool.
3) Inside/outside dog - fine.

Anyone have ideas for a laid back, mellow breed of dog that would fit the bill? Any idea where to find such a dog? We've had shelter dogs, but are looking into finding a breeder. How do we find a good one?

2007-06-17 14:58:06 · 13 answers · asked by Shrieking Panda 6 in Dogs

When he stretches, you can see the ribs popping out. But sitting, it looks normal I guess. Is this okay? Or is he supposed to be fatter?

2007-06-17 14:57:55 · 6 answers · asked by Nicole 3 in Other - Pets

Ever sence friday my cat has been throwing up all over the place. I don't really know why. It seams to be always after she eats.

2007-06-17 14:57:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

The white part of his eye is blood red and he has a bunch of stuff under it.

2007-06-17 14:54:35 · 7 answers · asked by Taylor 3 in Dogs

ive been bribing him with food, but he still thinks im a loser

2007-06-17 14:54:18 · 33 answers · asked by Snooey 2 in Fish

2007-06-17 14:51:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

I travel with my dog a lot, and we had a soft-sided crate, but he chewed a hole in it and got out, so I am afraid to get another one in case he does it again, and get into something dangerous inh a strange place if we weren't with him. But when I travel, the car is full, and most plastic crates stick out where you latch both halves together, and that kind does not fit in my car well, because they do not fit through the side door. His old crate was 24L x17W x22H. Should I use a wire crate (or would that freak him out if he was someplace new and felt exposed?), another soft-sided crate (and risk escaping?) or try to find a plastic crate that doesn't stick out at the edges (and I have been looking for one online for two days with no success?). HELP!

2007-06-17 14:49:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

my uncle then cut off the rattle part and gave it to me

i was wondering if there is any way i can make a necklace or a bracelete or and anklete out of the rattle and how

its 10 rattles long ...
it still has a bit of the snake on it
yuck
haha


any help is appreciated

2007-06-17 14:46:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

What is the problem?
Is there any water solutions etc...

2007-06-17 14:39:42 · 5 answers · asked by dogjack 1 in Fish

My boyfriend and I just sterted to breed fish... We have a lot of females that are full of babys. when the fry get bigger.. wondering what kind of female is best to produce the pretty males gene.

2007-06-17 14:39:09 · 4 answers · asked by Joe H 1 in Fish

I am goin to start a 30 gal reef tank what kind of lighting do you think i should use i am not sure if i want to do hard of soft corals yet i would like to do both if possible

2007-06-17 14:37:24 · 5 answers · asked by mastergamer254 2 in Fish

2007-06-17 14:37:08 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I've heard of peope doing that. Would any of you?

2007-06-17 14:30:17 · 27 answers · asked by Kaity 2 in Dogs

He had 2 large masses taken off (NOT cancer) 1 on face 1on leg. Took him back to vet next day for a antibiodic shot, pain and one for vomiting. I have tried wetting his dry food, canned food, baby food, cream cheese, Gadder aid, rice, and just gave him a small amount of tuna in water (so far it is staying down.. He is drinking water and still peeing ok. has pooped a few times. He is laying in the kitchen (can't let him on the carpet) with the air cond. the heat outside bothers him fast so it is in and out fast. I have never had a dog this old have surgery and feel like a new mom with a new born baby. I just went in the kitchen and he wagged his tail when I spoke to him. Maybe the tuna is going to stay down. Hoping for a few more good years with a wonderful dog.

2007-06-17 14:30:10 · 15 answers · asked by wds 2 in Dogs

`she has only been pregnant for about a month and she had a litter of stillborn pups. Before this she awlays goes under my bed which she barely fit through when she wasnt pregnant, could that have caused it? She is a siberian husky.

2007-06-17 14:29:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I feed my betta 4 betta bites in the morning nd a freeze dried bloodworm at night.(i break it in half b/c he can't fit a whole one in his mouth). once a week instead of giving him a bloodworm, i give him a cooked pea w/ the skin peeled off. He doesn't like the pea 2 much, so he only eats about 1/4-1/3 of the pea. (The pea is to prevent constipation.) I do not starve him once a week b/c when i do this he becomes extremely unactive and "depressed" like. Anyway, his belly (only the part under his gills)is a little puffy................am i overfeeding my betta?

2007-06-17 14:27:22 · 6 answers · asked by Ur Mom 2 in Fish

to feed to a gecko so it doesnt eat the geckos insides....
does the mealworm still move/is it still alive if you cut off his head (do you use a knife or what) (it has to stay alive/wiggle in order for a gecko to like to eat it). I have a baby leopard gecko

2007-06-17 14:24:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

2007-06-17 14:20:39 · 11 answers · asked by #1 HP Fan 2 in Rodents

My husband has always been into animals like bunnies, ferrets, hamsters, rats, etc...
we have a lab puppy. of course we're not thinking of getting one of these animals right now but can the lab be trained not to attack them?
thanks

2007-06-17 14:18:29 · 4 answers · asked by Leah 1 in Other - Pets