Pets - 19 June 2007

Ok my hamster had 7 babies and i know its not right to hold them now. They are 4 days old now. Can someone tell me when i can hold them? I just want to hold them now!!!

2007-06-19 14:42:16 · 10 answers · asked by LEA.THAMMAVONGSA 2 in Rodents

in my african cichlid tank, my ph is at about 7.8 and i need it at at 8-8.2 ph.
i have alkaline buffer which is what my fish store told me to use. it worked fine and all when i first set my tank up, and raised my ph from 7.4 to 8-8.2 after about 2 or 3 doses. its directions say, add 1 teaspoon full to each ten gallons daily until desired ph is reached, preferientially buffers at 7.8 but can manage any ph from that to 8.6
how much should i add to bring my 29 gallon african tank up from a 7.8 to 8-8.2?

also, someone at my fish store told me that they used a pinch of baking soda to raise there ph...any one ever done this before? is it harmfull to fish, and how much to add?

thanks a lot.

2007-06-19 14:42:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

we went to the doctors for her checkup, she was acting fine this morning, but when we came home from the doctors she has not been the same. the doctor seemed to pay alot of attention to her kidneys pushing on them and feeling them. i am wondering if so much attention was put on the kidneys if they were damaged or inflamed by the doctor. when she opens her eyes a white film is in the corner of her eyes, and she seems really tired.

2007-06-19 14:36:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

What should i do?? please help

2007-06-19 14:35:48 · 12 answers · asked by Becki T 1 in Cats

I recently started filling my new 55 gallon aquarium and I started with 10 fish. 6 Black Neons, 2 Red Rasboras, and 2 scissortails. The scissortails and rasboras are pretty small. I was out for the day today and when I came back I saw what had become a school of just 5 black neons and i can't seem to find the other one in the tank. Is it possible he was eaten?

2007-06-19 14:34:33 · 2 answers · asked by Matt D 2 in Fish

when we woke up he was on his side swimming around in his water against the side of the bowl and we tried to very gently push him straight up but he would just sink back down onto his side so he is unable to swim while being straight up, n-e-wayz he is still alive at this minute so i was wondering is he dying? or is this normal? and if he is shouldn't he be dead by now? he is also still eating even though he is floating around on his side . pleez help!!!!!!!! i need answers!!!!

2007-06-19 14:34:27 · 17 answers · asked by darkness in the suburbs... 2 in Fish

ok not sure in which category this belongs as it involes relationships and dogs.
i'll just give it a shot.
my husband thinks he is the alpha dog and i do not agree with that.
my 2 rescued dogs are very fearful of him, one of them won't even come to him and runs away from him. they do not listen to him, don't follow him around the house, don't want to sleep next to him. they do all this with me. but he thinks he is alpha dog because they cower walk towards him. they don't play with him either.
i feed them, walk them 3 times a day where as he only does it once a day and i take them to the stables where i ride with me everyday and let them have a run around.
now i have had dogs all my life. these are his first!
do you think he is alpha dog? i don't think he is but how do i tell him without hurting his feelings. he very touchy about this subject.. very proud man! help! ;o)
thanks for good answers!

2007-06-19 14:32:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Ok my cat has 7 kittens and one of them is throwing up curdled milk and sleeping and lying around and now she is throwing up bile instead of milk. What should I do? Also, the other kittens are fine. The vet is closed right now.

2007-06-19 14:31:34 · 5 answers · asked by spyvixen17 1 in Cats

2007-06-19 14:31:02 · 0 answers · asked by Blastermaster 2 in Dogs

he threw up sunday last week 5X. took him to the vet, they did an xray and blood work, it was negative. He still was not eating, tried boiled chicken and rice, he was not interested. He threw up tues once, took him back to his regular vet friday. Ho fever, no lymph node enlargement. No abd pain on palpation. She gave me reglan and I/D hills prescription diet. He was still not eating. When I take him out for walks he's fine, sniffing, peeing, not pooping a lot of course. He's not his usual self at home though, just sleeping and not playing. Took him to the Park on sunday he was fine. Walking, little running, then we go thime he drank water then threw uop 30mins after. Took him back to the vet Sunday, still no fever. Now I am force feeding him A/D diet but he will spit it out when he gets the chance. I am confused. Today was the first day he did not throw up. I want him to be interested in his food again and not throw up. what am I gonna do?

2007-06-19 14:30:32 · 10 answers · asked by Blastermaster 2 in Dogs

I know reptiles and birds can become eggbound and die but can a fish if the female won't lay her eggs?

2007-06-19 14:29:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I just want to know how many my hamster should be eating in one day. He seems to eat to much. He eats like three a day I think. Is this too many? Hes still a baby. Like under 3 months I think.

2007-06-19 14:25:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

2007-06-19 14:21:34 · 22 answers · asked by cherie C 1 in Dogs

I have a 10 gallon tank with a betta in it. I plan on buying these fish:
Cory Catfish
Plecostomus
Kuhli Loaches
Barbs
Danios
Tetras

What are some real plants I could buy for them and where can I get them?

2007-06-19 14:21:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-06-19 14:19:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

We found a wild baby rabbit behind our doghouse today, and we have it in a cage separate from our other 2 rabbits. It is 3 and a half to 4 inches long, and seems to be in shock. The rabbit is not moving, eating, or drinking. But you can see it's nose moving. Is there anything I can do to help the little baby rabbit? What can I give to eat and drink? We already gave it some hay to hide in, water, lettuce, and carrots.

2007-06-19 14:17:32 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I recently got a green cheek, he's just a baby but sometimes i think he's trying to mock sounds but i'm not sure.
How long does it take a green cheek(or any lesser speech gifted parrot) begin to try mocking you?
Does it happen within months or is it usually a year or more before they do this?

2007-06-19 14:16:23 · 6 answers · asked by christie t. 2 in Birds

#1. Does PetSmart sell only one kind guinea pig, or are the mix-breed piggies?

#2. WHY is it better to have a pair of guinea pigs instead of only one?

#3. What brand of food is the best (expense doesn't matter) for piggies?

#4. Does it cost much to get a pig spayed/nuetered?

2007-06-19 14:13:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

I have 3 cockatiels. One is tame and I'd like to keep it that way. The other two aren't. They don't enjoy being around people and I feel bad for them. So, what would you think of putting the two untame birds (male and female) together in a big aviary and my tame boy in a cage so he can have more attention. The two untame birds would be the only ones in the aviary. I don't mind if they breed. If they show signs of wanting to breed, I can put my nesting box with them. I raised and handfed the tame male and know what I'm doing. It is highly unlikely they will breed, though. What is you opinion on this arrangement? Do you see anything wrong with it?

2007-06-19 14:12:15 · 6 answers · asked by Hinderluvr 2 in Birds

When they are kept as pets.

2007-06-19 14:12:05 · 5 answers · asked by r 3 in Reptiles

We just got a new kitten! I named him Itsel. Do you like that name? Also any ideas on how to help my 14 month old cat Bubba (who is neutered) get used to him?

2007-06-19 14:09:55 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2 in Cats

I have a 1 year old jack russell terrier puppy and she's had her 1st heat back at the end of February. I was wondering if anyone knows how long between heats. We're going on vacation in the middle of August and our sitter doesn't want to watch the dogs if the pup is in heat again. Our male jack russell humps everything in sight when she was in heat and it's not very fun being around if you're not it's "parents" I guess. Is there a way to predict it?! I just kinda want to be prepared here. Help if you can.
Thanks!

2007-06-19 14:06:39 · 9 answers · asked by danielle:) 3 in Dogs

2007-06-19 14:01:02 · 2 answers · asked by nostorey 1 in Fish

is there a law in michigan that makes it illegal to keep a squirrel (or squirrels) as a pet in michigan? if it's legal would anyone know of a place in the detroit area to go and get one?

2007-06-19 13:57:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I've heard dogs start to bark a few minutes before earthquakes. Anybody know if this is true or just an urban legend?

2007-06-19 13:57:37 · 45 answers · asked by Ask Mike 4 in Dogs

My friends and me were talking tonight about changing water in an aquarium. The question came up; "How do places like Sea World with Dolphins and Whales change water"? Is it pumped directly from the ocean? Do they just keep it well filtered?

2007-06-19 13:54:44 · 5 answers · asked by Snaglefritz 7 in Fish

Help! How should I start a dog walking service? My flyers are pathetic, my supplies are low, and I'm running out of inspiration.

My service shall be called "Pooches on Parade," but I don't have a catchy slogan to match it.

In addition:

How much should be charged?
Where can I make a good logo, for free?
Whats the best way to advertise?


Any ideas!?

2007-06-19 13:53:30 · 7 answers · asked by ♥megan; 2 in Other - Pets

Lots of people ask questions about rabbits and ferrets in the rodent section.
I am pretty sure it is because Answers from the pet section are pretty hazy for ferret/rabit questions.
But, is it, or do you think people sometimes misplace them?
What are Ferrets and rabbits any way?
Are they two seperate things? like , marsupial and something else ??
Just want to know these things.
Thanks

2007-06-19 13:52:44 · 16 answers · asked by Books books books! 4 in Rodents

okay here is the story!

We all had to go to old mexico to drop off my mom and sisters, we left our dog to my brother who lives next door. Now he has owned some dogs so I thought he knew what he was doing!

We come back and he hands me him back, sick!! The dog is a little 6-8 inch tall, and 9-10 weeks old maybe more! He was doing this wierd twitching, spazzing out thing. Now I thought it only got some kinda cold or flu thing going on. so I wash him up and feed him he was looking good. But now he seems weak just before i wrote this he took a dump while laying on his side instead of standing up the normal way, and he is just laying there breathing hard, but the spazzing thing has not gone on for about a week!

2007-06-19 13:48:56 · 17 answers · asked by outlaw_weasel 4 in Dogs

so many brands and many types at petsmarts store need help choosing one

2007-06-19 13:45:37 · 19 answers · asked by becka 1 in Dogs