Pets - 26 June 2007

Hi, over the last 3 weeks my pondfish have lost their appetites and I have had 5 fish die. There are no obvious problems except that a couple of the dead fish have some red spots or streaks on the body. Some fish have been jumping -but no more than usual. Water chemistry has been tested for ph,ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and phosphate and all OK. Water is filtered and UV for algae, plant growth is fine. Any advice welcome.

2007-06-26 18:29:20 · 5 answers · asked by hagleyron 1 in Fish

I have nine fry from my guppies and i think they are all girls is that normal or is it just way to soon to tell. Is there normally more girls then boys

2007-06-26 18:28:58 · 9 answers · asked by Marie 1 in Fish

He doesnt mind walking on a lead in our yard and hes full of energy but once we step out the gate he just sits and wont move..is he too young to go for walks?...

2007-06-26 18:27:52 · 12 answers · asked by shaggster 1 in Dogs

my fish stay under the filter for hours just swimming there to they just like it?

2007-06-26 18:24:41 · 6 answers · asked by Marie 1 in Fish

How much do you feed them by droplet? How often?

2007-06-26 18:18:33 · 14 answers · asked by Aaron C 3 in Cats

2007-06-26 18:10:38 · 31 answers · asked by Josephison 1 in Dogs

he's a little baby corn snake that i keep in my room and i saw him just the other day in his cage. but when i went to take him out today...he wasnt in there. i have torn apart my room and have found NOTHING. i need help.

2007-06-26 18:05:32 · 17 answers · asked by cheetah 2 in Reptiles

Anyone know where I can find a good, healthy, somewhat cheap crested gecko. I actually work in a Petco but I was wondering where I might find some online...Any help would be grateful...Thanks

2007-06-26 18:04:48 · 4 answers · asked by konu1012 1 in Reptiles

it starts at dayllight before there is any reflection and stays til just before dark we have checked for anything he could be seeing as it is driving us crazy

2007-06-26 18:01:24 · 11 answers · asked by nanahagler 1 in Birds

um... my rat died um a resperitory infection.i just wanted to let people know that u should have ur pet checked rugularly. mine have always been but that dint stop goerge from dieing. always love ur pets!!

2007-06-26 17:57:09 · 11 answers · asked by i♥ rupert grint 2 in Other - Pets

I would love to have a saltwater tank but don't think I could afford it and would probably mess it up! I need ideas for types of fish and color schemes. I also would like bright colored fish. Any decorating ideas would be welcomed as well! I wish saltwater fish would be easier maintained! Oh well any suggestions??

2007-06-26 17:49:16 · 7 answers · asked by jbabysgma 2 in Fish

2007-06-26 17:39:16 · 9 answers · asked by nanahagler 1 in Birds

Ok so i have a 5" red belly piranha in a 35 gallon tank and the piranha always stays on the left side of the tank and does not swim at all. the only time i see him swim is when i feed him at night and when he is really scared. Why is he not the active during the day or when not being fed or scared?

2007-06-26 17:26:40 · 13 answers · asked by oBEA5To 2 in Fish

2007-06-26 17:22:32 · 4 answers · asked by ar14m30nly 2 in Cats

We stay in an apartment and our dog who simply keeps on barking till we take him out. We dont want our neighbours to be disturbed and cause them inconvenience. But its really annoying for us too. If we ignore him,he continues to bark and whine.

2007-06-26 17:20:51 · 11 answers · asked by Boney K 1 in Dogs

I understand that Water Hyacinth has purifying characteristics. If kept in an aquarium, will it absorb the fish waste and ammonia and whatever, from the water making it more healthy for fish to live in? I also know that it absorbs a lot of oxygen from water, so adding a good aeration system in the aquarium should provide enough oxygen for the fish and the plant to breathe. Is that correct?

I am hoping this is the ultimate solution to aquarium maintainance where water changes arn't necessary. I brought this topic up, since I don't find people talking much about this plant.

2007-06-26 16:58:30 · 6 answers · asked by Bradford 1 in Fish

2007-06-26 16:55:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Can turtles turn themselves up right once they are in the water. I heard if they were turned over on land they could not turn back over and would die. I just want to know that this big boy is okay. I had to pitch him into the pond to save him from a car. When I saw him land upside down ...well is he okay?

2007-06-26 16:52:57 · 4 answers · asked by B-Jay 2 in Reptiles

a friend told me there was.........are there really such things?
can i find one at my local petstore

2007-06-26 16:51:32 · 5 answers · asked by Chris L 1 in Fish

I have a Malawi cichlids tank. I read Cichlids like alkaine water. So I bought cichlid salt from aquarium shop and added to the tank to raise the PH. Do I need to add normal trophical salt as well? or is it fine with the cichlid's salt?

2007-06-26 16:48:25 · 1 answers · asked by suresh 1 in Fish

I have 5 basic fish in a 10 gallon aquarium. The filter is for a 10-30 gallon tank, so it is slightly oversized for this tank. It seems to create a strong current that the fish have to struggle against constantly to hold their place. So, do I need to run the filter 24 hours a day, or can I just run it, say 8 hours/day.

Thanks.

2007-06-26 16:37:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

he has fleas we keep giving him baths but he still scratches im thinkin his skin is dry from the shampoo,i dont want to shampoo him for awhile... is there any special kind of conditioner to bath him in to moisterize while getting rid of some fleas? he is getting worse and there are scabs all around his neck...

2007-06-26 16:31:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Does your cat like it? Is it a hassle? Thanks for your comments http://www.lnt.com/sm-feline-frolic-remote-controlled-cat-exerciser--pi-2130005.html

2007-06-26 16:31:45 · 7 answers · asked by Allergic To Eggs 6 in Cats

I Had 2 Budgies And They Fought all The time The Male was Agressive fom Day 1 I Think He May Have killed My Female Is This Typical Of Budgies?

2007-06-26 16:23:12 · 7 answers · asked by Amber Phillips 2 in Birds

She doesn't seem to be in distress, was wondering if this is what happens when they grow.

2007-06-26 16:07:56 · 4 answers · asked by smileytaz63 1 in Reptiles

He swims from the bottom to the top real fast then almost swims upside down

2007-06-26 16:04:53 · 16 answers · asked by cizaloc 1 in Fish

all my fish ahve been healthy since i bought them all 1 month ago. The problem is that as of like 2 hours ago all of my fish are at the top, it's the weirdest thing, and 2 of my fish within the last 30-60 minutes " blood parrots" have lost there color and turned pale. I need help because i don't wan tthem all to die.
Thank you

2007-06-26 16:04:49 · 12 answers · asked by Gengis 6 in Fish

2007-06-26 16:02:04 · 14 answers · asked by Teresa B 1 in Cats

We have a new 8 mnth old Black Lab.He is such a loveable little guy. The cats get close but never "play nice". All the puppy wants to do is play, I feel so bad. Will they ever get along?Thank you to all that answered our ?'s about the puppies Kennel cough. He is doing great! It was quite a battle though.

2007-06-26 15:56:40 · 9 answers · asked by Christine N 1 in Dogs

He is about 5 year old and always eats like a, well pig. The past week or so, he eats almost none of his pettets, or straw. He drinks the water, and still loves carrots and misc salad greens.

He's much thinner and vocalizes more. He doesn't look or act ill, but I'm still concerned.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

2007-06-26 15:54:43 · 7 answers · asked by Julius4U 3 in Rodents