Pets - 29 June 2007

I have three dogs (a chihuahua, a doberman, and a dalmation) and everytime they see another dog, they go up to it and attack it. They have been doing this for the past week, and have badly injured 14 dogs, and killed at least three dogs. Even if I keep them secured inside or outside, the three of them always get out and gang up on other dogs.

2007-06-29 07:08:15 · 13 answers · asked by Donna B 2 in Dogs

Do you like chicken?

2007-06-29 07:04:52 · 16 answers · asked by Bromey 1 in Birds

My dog has dewclaws on his hind legs and I was wondering what their purpose was? I was also wondering the benefits of leaving them or having them removed.

2007-06-29 07:00:25 · 8 answers · asked by NattiesMom 1 in Dogs

I have tried EVERYTHING I can think of to get this cat to eat cat food. She refuses. I have tried letting her go without food, thinking she will eat when she gets hungry enough. Didn't work for 3 days. I tried just about everything. I have taken her to the vet and all he tells me is the same things I have been trying.

HELP! I can't keep giving her fresh turkey, fish and chicken all the time.

2007-06-29 06:56:05 · 16 answers · asked by Diana 3 in Cats

How can I prevent this from happening to my other rabbits? and how do you treat it ? penicillin?

2007-06-29 06:50:18 · 5 answers · asked by GrassRootsRabbits 3 in Other - Pets

I have a mama rabbit that just got wry neck, she couldnt jump into her next box so I put her babies in with anoughter mama s babies... so there is 10 total on one lionhead.. so I was thinking I should supplement them ith formula... what formula would you use and what kind of bottle .. who long should one bunny nurse a day? please all the infomation you can give to me... please include were you recieved your infomation

thanks

2007-06-29 06:47:11 · 3 answers · asked by GrassRootsRabbits 3 in Other - Pets

I have a filter, a bubble thingy, gravel, and a fake plant. I am putting my female betta in it. What other kind of fish could I put in it with her? And ALSO what can I expect with a new 10 gal tank. Downs, Ups, ANYTHING lol.

2007-06-29 06:46:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Since Wensday she has had diahrea and I don't know if it is Acute or Chronic Diahrea. Her stool is watery,mushy, and soft. She just lays on her bed all the time unless i get a treat i fall or get the leash to get her up. Can you people tell me what it is and if it is acute how can I treat it I know you can treat it at home. If it's Chronic what should I do. Please help I am a worried pet owner here and running out of patience. Please help and thankyou everyone that helps.

2007-06-29 06:46:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a turtle that seems very unhappy so my family and I are looking for a place to take our turtle in yuma arizona.We thought about taking it to the coloradp river but decided it was to dangerous.

2007-06-29 06:46:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

recently my goldfish has developed a white blotch next to his eye, the next morning he had an even bigger blotch and it has skin coming away from it. the surrounding area of the blotch is purple.... he has been hit by another fish when i first got him.

2007-06-29 06:39:42 · 9 answers · asked by insatiable little yellow duckie 3 in Fish

My older cat has few teeth and her mouth is all soft looking like a person with no dentures. And then she mutters to herslef with her lips twitching. How about your cat?

2007-06-29 06:35:25 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2007-06-29 06:26:36 · 11 answers · asked by Megan (aka Heidi) 1 in Dogs

I have a Belgian Shepard X dog, and he is about 1 1/2 years old. He has always been very afraid and skiddish about people and some other dogs. Now that he is older, he has become to the point where i would say he is aggressive towards people. when people walk by he runs to them and circles them and lunges at them, all with the hair up on his back. What can i do to fix this before he bites someone, because i think that may be his next move. He is normally a very mellow dog with all of us, just a little hyper. We have had him since he was 8 weeks old.

2007-06-29 06:24:21 · 14 answers · asked by squirt 1 in Dogs

His mate ran away around two years when we were letting them hop around the yard. Now he seems lonely and depressed by not really answering to us.
I know it's been awhile but what should I do?

2007-06-29 06:24:15 · 6 answers · asked by Chatty 3 in Other - Pets

I had a puffer die l;ast night because he was found stuck to the intake of the powerhead. Sad as it is, I was very careful to wear gloves to remove him because his skin was broken and he was puffed out. I still somehow got a little water on my hand and right on an open wound, very small wound though. Now i'm panicking, I washed it 3 times with anti-bac soap but I'm scared I will be poisoned. I read you can only get poisoned if you eat it but I need comfort to know i'll be okay. Please give me facts and don't be an a**hole and tell me to panic just to be a jerk. This is a serious question

2007-06-29 06:21:07 · 4 answers · asked by ouch 2 in Fish

I'm assuming this is what my dog has because thats what everyone says it is when I explain it to them, he has red spots on his skin that he bites and scratches and licks at that gets bigger and bigger and it seems to make him go crazy... If this is hot spots, what do I do about it?

2007-06-29 06:21:05 · 8 answers · asked by Little one 2 in Dogs

My beloved dog, Charlie, died a week ago and I cannot stop crying about it and thinking about it. He was a true and loyal friend to our family for over 17 years. I miss him so much! He was funny and loving and there's a big hole in my heart right now. Have you ever been in this situation and, if so, what did you do?

2007-06-29 06:20:04 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have an 11 month old cairn Terror That I just got groomed yesterday at petco. He has the very bushy cairn hair that they are all known for. He was having a lot of trouble dealing with the heat so i though it would be smart to get him a hair cut. The groomer suggested I shave all his hair off for the summer and I agreed, I figured he would know more than I and well it would grow back anyway. Now he looks like a big Chihuahua Which is fine for the summer I figured it's gonna grow back anyway....right? People have been telling me that your not supposed to shave a cairn's hair only supposed to trim it because it won't ever grow back as full or grow back the same. This has been freaking me out because I love his teddy bear hair and would be devestated if it would not grow back the same or as full. Is this true? did I make a big mistake? Or do these people just don't know what they are talking about? I don't really believe it but because a few people have told me this, i'm starting to.

2007-06-29 06:19:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

every time, you are near?

2007-06-29 06:16:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

2007-06-29 06:14:48 · 8 answers · asked by beverly m 1 in Dogs

What are the differences about a cat living inside vs a cat living outside.

Cats live longer inside then being outside.
Living to be 24 compared to less then that when a cat goes out side.

2007-06-29 06:12:53 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I am not sure what to do for it. I dont want to put my fish in harm by making them live in a cloudy tank. I just took out some water and cleaned the tank. But it still hasnt gotten better. If anyone had this type of problem and found a way to make the water clear again let me know. Thanks!

2007-06-29 06:10:34 · 8 answers · asked by wwe4life1 1 in Fish

I have several barbs, 4 silver dollars, and 1 angelfish. One angel fish just died and the pet store told me I needed to raise the level of my ph because it was to acidic but the other fish are doing fine. So I have been putting a liquid ph in there drop by drop for fear that I may shock my fish. But the ph is not changing. So I put 1 tsp. in there and am sitting back just watching now. Also they said that the nitrite or nitrate was too high so I needed to add more water cause my water had dehydrated somewhat and I did that before I added the ph and then I added some not alot of aquarium salt and some stress coat also. Please help me. I love my fish

2007-06-29 06:08:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Its a 20 gallon aquarium. Tell me which of these combinations would work out in my tank. Here are my options...

1. 6 neons/ 2 platies/ 3 ottos
2. 6 neons/3 glass catfish/ 3 ottos
3. 6 neons/3 ottos/ 1 female betta
4. 6 neons/ 3 ottos/2 mollies

I'm not too sure about numbers 2 and 4. I won't be able to put salt into the water for the mollies. Should I risk it? Would the platies bully my neons? My neons are shy anyway.I know glass catfish like schools. Is three enough?

2007-06-29 05:59:44 · 4 answers · asked by Hinderluvr 2 in Fish

I am willingly a POA and I pay their bills for them (using their funds). But when the funds dry up and I haven't gotten them approved for medical assistance, can I be held responsible for their medical bills? I have every intention of paying them, but the bills are piling up quicker than we have money to pay so until I get medical assistance, I don't know what to do. I've tried to set up a repayment schedule, but they keep calling me day after day. I don't think I'm financial responsible to pay their bills from my money. Can anyone advise me?

2007-06-29 05:57:04 · 8 answers · asked by jellybean 5 in Dogs

I have an 8 month old beagle who will be going into heat. When can I expect her to start, how long will it last, and what can I expect while she is in heat? She and my other boy beagle stay in a dog pin outside during the day, but are with us at night and sleep in the bed. It's going to be hard to keep them separated and it's going to be sad for me when she can no longer sleep in the bed with us. Any advice/suggestions? Thanks!

2007-06-29 05:56:43 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1 in Dogs

well he got out of the tank last night i'm guessing and spent the night in the dining room i put his back in this morning he seems sick will he make it back to good health or is he a gonner. I've had him about a year and he never got out I don't know what got in to him

2007-06-29 05:55:32 · 5 answers · asked by malone1423 4 in Fish

Should i get a:

Penguin BioWheel 350

-or-

Millieum 3000

I want my tank to be nearly ammonia and nitrate free. I want it to look alittle clearer but not too cloudy. I want it to be able to pick out waste, leftover food, or poop when I move my hand around the water effectivly.(DOn't Post Other Filters unless it's similar to these two filters)

No Canistars posts please

2007-06-29 05:54:42 · 3 answers · asked by $tArGaZeR 1 in Fish

Id Had 2 4 about 2 years now ... and they seem to hate the whole family... they have a clean cage , they have toys , food , clean water , and we even whistle to them :) I have 2 , The male one Only let me grab him and when he comes out he flies to the top of the cage , as for the female she dosen't let me grab her at all is almost impossible can someone tell me how to make em like me ?

2007-06-29 05:29:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

2007-06-29 05:12:51 · 13 answers · asked by loops 4 in Cats