Pets - 27 June 2007

i have a plecostomus fish that is getting pretty aggressive twords my gold fish. I dont know if it is the size of the fish tank or the size of the fish that it is doing that. I have it in a ten gallon fish tank and he is about have the length of that. Should i give it away to some one who has a bigger fish tank?

2007-06-27 11:10:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Just wondering
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2007-06-27 11:04:41 · 21 answers · asked by koutetsu12 3 in Dogs

I have an 18 1/2 year old female. I know that's kind of old but theres gotta be others still around from the 80s.

2007-06-27 11:02:48 · 12 answers · asked by Peety J 2 in Cats

My top ten would be:

1) Fila 2) Rottie 3) Akita 4) Kangal 5) Shar Pei
6) Dobbie 7) American Bulldog 8) Cane corso
9) Bull Mastiff 10) King Shepherd

2007-06-27 11:02:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My cat has been meowing very loudly every time we pick her up. We think she is pregnant because she has a round belly and large nipples. The thing is she isn't very affectionate, but very unaffectionate! Is she pregnant or not!

2007-06-27 11:02:16 · 8 answers · asked by sinceritysanders 1 in Cats

I have a siberian hamster I left him with a sitter for 2 weeks who has cats, now that I have him back he has red sores on his glands and his fur seems patchy and scruffy plus he seems to be scratching more often. If this is fleas should I treat him with hamster flea powder or take him to the vets to check his sores first?

2007-06-27 11:01:32 · 9 answers · asked by kitty 1 in Other - Pets

I have a male and female and the female has turned her former water bowl into a nest. She sits in it comfortably, but won't use the nesting box OR nest I brought for them. They've actually shredded up the nest and are having fun dropping it all over the bottom of the cage.

Anyways, so how do I make things suitble for her?! She looks "puffy" and I don't know what to do with her. Should I move their cage to a room that doesn't have air conditioning? My house is pretty cool and I know they're tropical birds.

I need all the info I can get! Thanks!

2007-06-27 10:57:23 · 3 answers · asked by me 3 in Birds

When walking your dog in the park/woods etc. which dog breed scares you the most when it's off leash. I love rotties and would own one but they scare the crap out of me when they are off lead. I have never had one attack yet though!
I know any aggressive dog would be bad but which one's in particular freak you out. Again, this is not a name and shame as I would 100% own a rottie. Dogs are friendly when socialised well. This is just open honesty and true feelings. So go on let us know the breeds that most scare you when off lead.

2007-06-27 10:57:17 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Do quaker parrots lose their feathers?
I am new to owning two and one feather on a bird is hanging to the side outward. Should i leave it alone and let nature take its course?

2007-06-27 10:40:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anita M 2 in Birds

That was just a random question that popped into my head. I'm sure it's something physiological, but I just wondered if anyone had an exact medical answer. Thanks!

2007-06-27 10:30:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have pet rat and ever since I first got her, she's been making noises A LOT in her cage and she's never quiet when I sleep. During school I had a hard time in classes because I couldn't get to sleep because of my rat being so noisy. Even though I graduated now, she is still noisy and I still can't get to sleep whenever she is being active at night. I play and play with her during the day so maybe she'll sleep at night but that doesn't help. I feed her and give her more water before I go to bed and that still doesn't help. I've had a rat before so I know how to take care of them but this rat I have currently is more noiser than the last one I had. She likes to climb on the water bottle and knock that down, which is loud in a big fish tank. My parents say I should get rid of her but I don't want to. I bought her some chew toys but even that doesn't satisfy her. What can I do to make her quiet, or less noisy at night so I can get some sleep?

2007-06-27 10:29:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

How old is a cat when it starts eating solid food?Ok,well I found this baby siamese kitten off the street and I brought it home and the second day that she was at my house,she started eating cat food instead of drinking milk.How old is a kitten when they start eating cat food?

2007-06-27 10:27:46 · 8 answers · asked by pagie22346578 2 in Cats

i have a 1 yr old Mini Pintcher. male. he only barks at kids and it's embarassing when i have friends over who have kids he always attacks the children. he doesnt bite, he just barks and barks. i think he might be either jelous of the attention or just scared but kids. so do you have ideas why he does that and how can i make him stop?
thanks

2007-06-27 10:20:20 · 16 answers · asked by E5'sWife 3 in Dogs

At the moment, my rat, Sneezer, is on Baytril for a mild respiratory infection. The vet said keep her on it for ten days and that is all I must do, but I work in a pet store and have also done a lot of reading that says she should be on a pro-biotic supplement for five days after her treatment is over.

What should I give her and where do I get it?

Also, I have read that I can give her Echinacea in her water (using honey to disguise the taste) on a cycle--one week of Echinacea, three weeks off. And I've read giving her garlic cloves on a regular basis will also boost her immune system.

Would it be beneficial for me to do this?

(I'd appreciate it if only people who REALLY know their stuff answer these questions. Thanks!)

2007-06-27 10:19:26 · 3 answers · asked by Beeba 4 in Rodents

how much did you pay[us dollars pleasee] for the bird and supplies and cage in all

2007-06-27 10:16:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

Even if you wash your hands after .. can it get inside cuts on your fingers or hands? If the turtle walked on a table and you wash it after.. should you throw out the sponge and rewash the area again later?

Can you get it from just touching the water the turtle is in?

I am paranoid.

2007-06-27 10:15:31 · 4 answers · asked by stasiia 1 in Reptiles

My golden is 12 years old and just recently started getting dark circles under her eyes and a tinge of red. They now look swollen and crusty underneath and she has developed a sore on her eye lid. There is nothing oozing out of her eyes?? What is going on??

2007-06-27 10:07:41 · 13 answers · asked by dkcasad 2 in Cats

can you belive people think that a 1 inch per gallon of fish in your tank is true LISTEN PEOPLE ITS NOT TRUE

2007-06-27 10:04:29 · 15 answers · asked by tkerbag 4 in Fish

We found a turtle in our yeard.We went to let it go near a little pond that sprung up from all the rain.my son went to release it and it flipped and fell into deeper water.We watched for like 8 minutes and never saw it resurface.We were just wondering how long they can breathe underwater.

2007-06-27 10:04:20 · 9 answers · asked by robin h 2 in Reptiles

what are some ways to train a kitty to go to a litter box when it has to go?
and what should i do if it has fleas
i think it is 4 months old

2007-06-27 09:57:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I have an eight-day old baby and am staying at my mom's house. I have recently discovered a couple of fleas and flea bites around the house. My mom has a dog and a cat and I'm assuming that's the source of the fleas. But with the new baby in the same house, what can I do to get rid of the fleas and protect us from bites?

2007-06-27 09:55:36 · 11 answers · asked by mdichirico13 1 in Other - Pets

I have a 2 yr old male lhasa-poo who was vomitting this morning (bile) and when cleaning up his diarreah i noticed there was clumbs of gooey blood in it (a significant amount) and grass ,he hasnt had anymore bowel movements since but still gags every now and then he has puked times since 9 this morning and he isnt acting wierd or anything just laying around but if we try to play with him he is responsive. im just wondering is this normal for him to have blood in his stool or is this a serious concern? (vet a.s.a.p?)

2007-06-27 09:52:19 · 20 answers · asked by jordan herne 2 in Dogs

I noticed that, my male min pin, how is clearly the dominant dog at home compared to another min pin..but whenever he is near a really big dog, he just walks to the dog, and plop he goes on his back waving his paws in what looks like this instant submissive position. Why does he do this?

2007-06-27 09:52:17 · 6 answers · asked by sfmike04 2 in Dogs

2007-06-27 09:52:05 · 6 answers · asked by RODNEY J 1 in Dogs

I am soooo confused....I have been looking for the temperment of an akita with kids and strangers....please don't anwser if you dont have an akita or or at least know someone!
Are Akita an ideal animal?
Will they attack children?

2007-06-27 09:40:10 · 8 answers · asked by AnnonymousV 1 in Dogs

Have you ever turned a corner and found an agressive one ready for serious business and been chased by it?

2007-06-27 09:39:07 · 12 answers · asked by RT 6 in Reptiles

I bought him from a couple who was not taking very good care of him. He was matted and obviously needed attention. He was already housebroken and basic obedience trained when we got him. He was nippy with my oldest daughter who approaches him quickly. But now he craves all the attention and if left alone for some time, he will whine, cry, scratch the floor, basically throw a tantrum. He looks so pitifull sometimes I give in and stop doing whatever I have to do. I need advice on how to make him function in our family without feeling alone? Other than that he is angelic.

2007-06-27 09:38:59 · 14 answers · asked by mommyX4 2 in Dogs

Aggressive Fish

I currently set up a 55gallon fish tank. I have about 8 fish in there and they are all semi- aggressive fish they all get along besides just 1 of them. It acts aggressive to all of the other fish in the tank, and chases them what should I do?

2007-06-27 09:38:53 · 16 answers · asked by socksrocks55 2 in Fish

I know it might be a stupid question but can there be a veterinarian that only specializes in dogs and do they get paid the same as a regular veterinarian? (cause I know vets get paid a LOT of money!)

Thanks a billion if you can answer! Lol!

2007-06-27 09:37:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-06-27 09:31:13 · 16 answers · asked by broadcastsfromspace 2 in Cats