Pets - 22 June 2007

This happens more after he's just done a rapid swim or was blowing up at the betta next to him. It seems like it's getting worse. After he rests for a bit he's back to normal until the next time. Is it gill disease?

I have him in a 1/2 gallon tank with not filter or anything. I use Poland Spring water only with water conditioner.

Any ideas?

2007-06-22 07:09:34 · 4 answers · asked by co61971 1 in Fish

hi i have 6 guppies 4 neon tetras an angelfish 2 corydoras and a ancistrus i have been feeding them pellets/ flakes but do i have to feed them bloodworms as there diet and if i do how often and do i have to feed my ancistrus something or will it survive on the tank algae i am asking this because i have had him for 2 months and he hasnt grown and if i do have to feed him something , what can i feed him from home

2007-06-22 07:06:33 · 7 answers · asked by Orhan K 2 in Fish

My dog went missing one morning and I cannot find him. It was only 24 hours ago, but I know that dogs are fast and can travel far. Help!

2007-06-22 07:04:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

One cat has been given the advantage flea treatment by the vet. The other cat has been given flea powder.

2007-06-22 07:01:00 · 3 answers · asked by haweaterredneck 1 in Cats

I have a huge problem with a dog urine smell. I had to go out of town for a 8 days and had someone to check in on my dogs like I always do and somehow she left the puppy to pee all over my upstairs carpet. The smell is atrocious, it makes me want to throw up. I have already goten the rug doctor carpet machine and done the carpet where she peed 3 times and it is still horriable. I have tried the Simple Soultion and I swear it just made it worse. We have family coming from all over the US in 2 weeks and not only can i not have them all be here when the smell is like that - I can't take it anymore. Please any suggestions would be appreciated

2007-06-22 07:00:14 · 17 answers · asked by Kristal E 6 in Dogs

I want to kill all the fleas in my house!! I own a cat and the fleas are making her life and mine miserable. Are there any solutions, or home remedies that are inexpencive and effective for resolving this problem?
Thank you for taking the time to answer this question....

2007-06-22 06:57:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

We purchased a Shetland Sheepdog male, age 8 months. We paid $600 for him. Due to housetraining issues, we gave him back to the breeder. She said she\'d let us have one of the puppies from the upcoming litter of her Shelties. Now, the puppies are almost 5 weeks old, and she wants to give me the runt of the litter. All the other puppies are about twice as big as the runt. I have some concerns about getting the runt of the litter. Do runts tend to have health problems? Is there anything I should be aware of when getting a runt puppy? Thanks for your advice

2007-06-22 06:56:31 · 12 answers · asked by Natasha 2 in Dogs

Also, what is a teacup chihuahua and how does it differ from normal chihuahuas?
Any interesting facts, info, tips are welcome!
Thanks in advance.

2007-06-22 06:47:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

It's been less than an hour since I said my sad goodbyes to my animal companion of 17 years, Ginger. She had numerous health problems the last few years: blindness, dental problems, arthritis, and in the last few weeks senility. I had an appointment with my vet for 3:!5 PM and a small part of me didn't want to go through with it. But late this morning, Ginger started havig seizures and I saw she was in great distress. I knew then it was her time. I was able to take her right to the vet .. I stayed with her until the first injection took its full effect and I knew she was painfree at last.

Ginger was a toy poodle and my best friend. She saw me through good times and bad: the birth of two of my nieces, my parents' health problems, the breakup with one boyfriend ) and all through my present relationship. I've had two jobs, four cars, and learn many new things in the 17 years Ginger was alive. Through it all, Ginger was a great blessing in my life.

2007-06-22 06:46:34 · 25 answers · asked by susandiane311 5 in Dogs

i've had my pet cat 4 a little more than a year. He's more than a pet, he's family. About March or so I started to let him go outside. Sometimes he comes home with scratches 4rm fighting other cats. But recently over the past few days he hasnt been acting the same. He hasnt attemped to even go outside. and he loves the outdoors. He sleeps all the time, he doesnt eat the same, he doesnt want to drink his water, and his skin is turning yellow. Usually he has white fur. I dont have money to take him to the vet, until 2 weeks. Can anybody tell me what might be wrong? I love him so much! PLEASE HELP! OH MYGOD NOW HE'S SHAKING!!

2007-06-22 06:43:53 · 18 answers · asked by theusedluver1 2 in Cats

Whats the best, polite way to tell my sister that she can't bring her dog to my house anymore? She did not train him right, he is a total terror and last time he was here my husband and I had to do multiple repairs around the house. The dog has major anxiety whenever we try to leave him and he also annoys my cats. My sis is extremely sensitive and loves to hold grudges so I don't want to piss her off. I am a dog lover so Im not trying to be mean, but I just cannot handle being around this dog. Any suggestions?

2007-06-22 06:38:30 · 13 answers · asked by Chrissy 2 in Dogs

2007-06-22 06:37:38 · 10 answers · asked by Maddie 1 in Dogs

My two glass glass cat fishes are clear :D not painted.
my friend gave them to me. i feed them regular fish flakes.
one fish's wisker isnt straight and it doesnt move as much as the other.
it tends to lay down sideways :( and it scares me.
please help!
also, can i feed it fruits/vegies? i dont want to buy bloodworms ot mosquitoes larva cuz it creeps me out a bit :/

2007-06-22 06:36:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I have 3 Great Danes and a small problem. My living room is pretty open - no doors that separate it from the other rooms (2 doorways, about 5' across). I can't keep the dogs off the couch while i'm at work, so when i come home, there's slobber and fur all over! i love my dogs to death, but i've just about had it! I'm not going to crate them (i have a "what if there's a fire" fear). I'd like to keep them out of the room entirely, so i guess what i really need is some sort of "barrier" that will block them from the living room. does anyone have any ideas? I've looked at pet stores and they have baby-gate looking things but 1.) they're not wide enough to go from wall to wall and 2.) they're way too short (one of the danes can jump a 4 foot fence!). Please give me any and all creative ideas (and no, i'm not getting rid of them! haha).

2007-06-22 06:33:12 · 14 answers · asked by gunnerdane13 1 in Dogs

Hi all, I have looked around a little bit for a solution to this, but I haven't really found the answer I am looking for. The other day, when I took the lid off my small Betta bowl (abt 1/2 gal) that sits on my desk at work, and poured the food in for the bettas, the male, a bit excited about the food, jumped up, overshot and landed out of the bowl and on my desk. I was able to immediately get him back in the water, but now, 3 days later, he is struggling to get to the bottom of the tiny tank, and gives up and floats back to the top. He occasionally rolls to his side as he floats on the top. I read that this could be a swim bladder rupture. Some people are saying a fish can "live through it and live on"... but I guess I am wondering if it is an incredibly painful, stressful life. I just changed his water and gave him a pea few minutes ago incase it isn't rupture, but would it be better for him if I just ended it for him now. Anyone who knows fish physio would be best! Thanks!

2007-06-22 06:33:09 · 6 answers · asked by lmaryott4 2 in Fish

What is a good filter for my 38 gallon fish tank?

The tank came with Tetra Whisper 30 but i didn't like it because of the biobag.

Then I bought a Millieum 3000 wet/dry filter, which is doing ok.

But I was thinking of buying a Bio Filter because I heard they do alot of good cleaning.

And also any suggestions for types of Bio Filters i might want?

2007-06-22 06:30:22 · 4 answers · asked by $tArGaZeR 1 in Fish

I`m getting a beagle in a few days, and I want to train it before i do anything. Does anyone know how much it costs to train a dog at Petco? What is the price range for them? I am getting a small 3 month old Beagle, does anyone know how much it costs? PLEASE HELP!

2007-06-22 06:23:48 · 4 answers · asked by Gemma 1 in Dogs

2007-06-22 06:20:58 · 8 answers · asked by aharris021706 2 in Dogs

2007-06-22 06:10:23 · 6 answers · asked by g_ramirezjr 1 in Reptiles

Normally shes fairly active affectionate but recently she has gotten really vocal and seems upset and this morning i woke up and she wasn't on me she was at the foot of the bed and she won't even look at me normally she wants out of my room so she can eat but today she just laying there and i picked her up and she just laid there limp in my arms and didn't say anything she didn't meow or anything... and now she is just sitting there she looks so sad... i don't know if shes depressed or what i should do to cheer her up.... any ideas?

2007-06-22 06:10:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

because my heater is confusing and idk.



my heater goes from 68 to 89 degrees but those are the only numbers so i set it in the middle and i felt it and it was VERY hott. is that normal? should it be that hott? should i put the heater in a corner or where? im getting tired of trying to get it right.. and im not going to go buy a new heater when i have a perfectly good one right here so please dont tell me to "invest in buying one" cause thats getting annoying, sorry but it is ; ) here a link to the kind of heater i have. if you could tell me what i need to set it on would be nice too!

http://www.petsmart.com/media/ps/images/products/detail/standard/September05/10202_4b22d.jpg

2007-06-22 06:05:00 · 8 answers · asked by cody. 1 in Fish

There is this very friendly cat that hangs out were I live( I live in a condo). I have always thought that when a cat is mad, they will hiss. have 5 indoor cats and none of them will hiss unless they are mad or scared. This cat outside will hiss just to be hissing. I will pet him and then walk off he will follow me and I can hear him hiss. Do any of your wonderful people out there know why this cat does this. He is a friendly loving cat so I know he is not mad?????????????????

2007-06-22 06:04:58 · 8 answers · asked by tnbadbunny 5 in Cats

2007-06-22 06:04:48 · 9 answers · asked by Angie 1 in Cats

The poor baby is driving me crazy and I can't get her spayed until next month because I am on a fixed income.

2007-06-22 05:46:12 · 4 answers · asked by xxyy 2 in Cats

2007-06-22 05:46:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

because they have no ears
and i mean the ones that live on land

2007-06-22 05:45:05 · 9 answers · asked by pillsbury4u 1 in Reptiles

I've treated the cats w/that stuff u put on their backs, but I can't get out of bed in the morning w/out having several fleas on my feet and calves. It's driving me NUTS!!

Slowly getting sucked dry........

2007-06-22 05:44:14 · 9 answers · asked by Russo 1 in Cats

I havent changed her diet or anything. I was giving her cat replacement milk with some canned food and dry food because thats what they gave her when we got her. She ate fine the first few weeks but a few days ago she just took a couple nibbles and thats it. I have tried different canned foods but she wont eat anything. She wont even drink the milk. This morning when I gave her the food she sniffed it and acted like she wanted to bury it because she would paw around the dish? Any ideas?

The canned food is authority and have also tried friskies. The dry fod is purina kitten chow. She is going to be 12 weeks.

2007-06-22 05:42:16 · 9 answers · asked by ogarcia_02 2 in Cats

http://www.chicagoreader.com/features/stories/dogtraining/

The "Chicago Dog Whisperer".

Would you take your dog to this "trainer"?

2007-06-22 05:36:25 · 14 answers · asked by Dogjudge 4 in Dogs

I am getting rid of grass in my garden and was wondering if sodium chloride was harmful to cats.?

2007-06-22 05:33:06 · 13 answers · asked by alanruss32 1 in Cats