Pets - 1 July 2007

Recently some detection dogs were found to be able to find objects they could not see or smell...How is that possible?

2007-07-01 09:17:35 · 7 answers · asked by K9 Companion 2 in Dogs

2007-07-01 09:16:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Anyone know any cute names for a male jack russell?
Something original, nothing like buddy, rover, jack.
It is so hard to think of something !

2007-07-01 09:11:41 · 16 answers · asked by just me 3 in Dogs

You people lieeee

2007-07-01 09:08:52 · 10 answers · asked by josefina 1 in Other - Pets

I know some people generally dont think this is true but the dog reflects it's owner many times and this doggy " JILLIE" is gentle and docile and loving.

2007-07-01 09:06:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I come in here and answer questions on breeding, fleas and ticks, and other various dog and house and garden questions. However, when I do, I see so many dangerous answers and I get scared! There was a question the other day about a dog that ate a bottle of Terro ant killer. The asker said that the vet told her Borax is harmless to pets! Ummm, it is a poison. I looked at the MSDS (material safety data sheet) and it wasn't at all "harmless". I have read answers that said to use sevan dust on dogs and puppies. (Only if you want dead or sick dogs and puppies.) One person wants you to burn a tick off a dog. (Have you ever tried to light a match or lighter near a wiggling dog?) How about the old "rub the dog's nose in his business" or "hit him with a newspaper" comments.

Is there anything dangerous that I have missed? Does this worry anyone else?

2007-07-01 09:02:33 · 26 answers · asked by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 in Dogs

we bought some new fish, i have a 75 gallon tank , four fish all together the past two days they have been sitting atthe bottem of the tank and turninga deep red color i tested my water and its right , what else can i do?

2007-07-01 09:01:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

This was usggested to me by a dog trainer to teach my dog to walk nicely on a leash. I tried it and though it seems to help alot, I'm not sure it's a good idea because it just looks like it hurts. I only had to give a slight tug and she walked next to me the rest of the way. (about 20 min.) Never even attempted to pull again. If you have used it, for how long until you were able to go back to a regular collar?

2007-07-01 08:58:59 · 15 answers · asked by waswildonce 2 in Dogs

I have a 6 month old miniature pinscher who might be 3 weeks pregnant i dont know maybe 2 weeks.
How can i know for sure withought going to the vet and wasting money?
her private place is very swolen and her stomach is hard and it seems her nipples are getting ALIITLE bigger....i dont think she is restless alot
Could you tell me if she is or tell me how to look out for signs?????

2007-07-01 08:51:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

We have a feral cat (not even year) who got pregnant. My dad was watering the plants when she darted out of garden and all he heard was little mews. Turns out the cat [Erin] gave birth to one little kitten, dad took it in and tried to give it room temp milk, but it wouldn't take it. We have it wrapped in a blanket right now, by the back door, seeing if Erin will come back to feed it. What should we do if she doesnt?

2007-07-01 08:50:42 · 12 answers · asked by Eriatarka 1 in Cats

This happened to my parent's chow-chow several years ago and I have yet to hear a descent explanation of this phenomenon.

2007-07-01 08:48:33 · 6 answers · asked by thatgirl90 2 in Dogs

hey, my dog was put to sleep two days ago. Me and my family are gonna start to look for a new dog in about 6 months or so! I'm 13, its kinda hard. One side of me cant wait for the new dog and the other side gives me a sick feeling when i think of replacing connor. what can i do to eez the pain when i get a new dog, oh yeah and dont say "dont get a new dog" or "wait longer then that" because i really do want a new dog, i just wanna know how to eez the pain for myslef and my little 11 year old brother. mostly him tho. he took it worse because he's younger and grew more attatched, but hes the same with me and he really wants a new dog but feels sick when he thinks of replacing him. What should i do and think to help myself. Please tell me answers that dont have to do with not getting a dog! thanks!

2007-07-01 08:39:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

If there is a alpha male and a female wolf can't the members in the pack mate, or is it just the alpha male and alpha female. It's me Kisses using my brothers sorry.

2007-07-01 08:37:45 · 10 answers · asked by Deck Master! 1 in Other - Pets

I'm thinking about getting a couple Great Danes. What is your take on this large breed and what pointers could you give me about raising these gentle giants?

2007-07-01 08:36:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Let's see we got prey...fight....?????

2007-07-01 08:25:23 · 7 answers · asked by K9 Companion 2 in Dogs

On the Adoption papers from the S.P.C.A the previous owner provided the kennel that she was bred at. I contacted the breeder and he was furious the previous owner gave her up to the S.P.C.A rather than bringing her back to the kennel she was bred at. I guess the previous owner signed papers that he would return her to the kennel if there was any problems. She has existing registered pure bred papers. Is there anyway I can legally get these papers since I am the new owner. How do I go about this? If anyone has any advice please let me know I would really appreciate it. I would like to register her with the APTTA of B.C. Can I just ask the breeder? Can I pay for these forms?? I guess I could just ask him hey? Any advice?

2007-07-01 08:20:03 · 6 answers · asked by Juniper Ashley 1 in Dogs

We have just gotten three baby potbelly pigs, adn around ten baby ducks. The question is what do they eat? Their mother is not around, becasue we are tamming them to be around many poeple. Right now they are both eating ground up corn, but there might be sumthing better. Only serious answers please.

2007-07-01 08:19:32 · 5 answers · asked by April 2 in Other - Pets

2007-07-01 08:18:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I noticed yesterday that my 2.5 year old betta fish had a swollen spot on the left side of his face. It is close to his eye so at first glance I thought it was popeye. However now that I have been able to get a better look it appears that he maybe had a cut which got infected. The sore itself is white and swollen. I purchased Hikari Betta Revive from a pet store which the lady there highly recommended. I have since placed him in a smaller container in order to keep the water as clean as possible. Any ideas on what else I can do or what this is that he has so I can prevent it next time? Here are some pictures of him : http://picasaweb.google.com/moikeyp626/Stu

Thanks!

2007-07-01 08:16:35 · 3 answers · asked by Mike 2 in Fish

Some sort of self abuse or punishment?

2007-07-01 07:59:04 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I just got a dog yesterday and i feed it its dog food and water, but is their any treats that i can give once in a while? And should i give it milk? Is bitting a lot normal for a chihuahua? i stick my finger out and it bites, is it playing around or is it seriuous? It sometimes but a little hard. Whats a good toy for it? Please answer all!

2007-07-01 07:53:11 · 9 answers · asked by jpshoar 2 in Dogs

What temperature will start to make a dog dehydrate and pant too much on a walk? Also, when it is a hot day I know that you can let your dog walk on the grass, but what are other ways to keep him cool?

2007-07-01 07:41:57 · 18 answers · asked by Aaron 2 in Dogs

they are about 1" big would they eat fruit ie. cantaloupe

2007-07-01 07:40:44 · 10 answers · asked by fantasy:. 1 in Reptiles

Hi all, I just started a new fish tank with an undegravel filter. I have 2 guppies, one male and one female and 2 apple snails. The tank is just cycling and I noticed a few days ago that the ammonia levels were spiking so I added a ammonia reducer (natural bacteria - ammo down). The female guppy had given birth to some frys a week ago and they are doing fine.

The ph levels, salinity, and water hardness are all ok. The apple snails are active and show signs of good health.

My concern and question is regarding my guppies. In the past 2 days, their gills are getting really red. Also, the gravid spot on the female has also signs of redness. I noticed that the male and female guppies dont stop swimming and that the male guppy is always chasing the female guppy. Does anyone know whats going on with the guppies? Are they going to die? Please help. Thank you.

2007-07-01 07:40:29 · 5 answers · asked by Harvs 1 in Fish

There has been an influx of stupid and potentialy dangerous questions being asked here on YA. Dogs have different drives but what does being a "drive Mechanic" mean and where do we get the term "kill drive" from? Why do people come up with such nonsense and try to pass it off as actual events?

2007-07-01 07:37:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-07-01 07:27:50 · 8 answers · asked by Michelle 3 in Dogs

I am taking care of my friend's fishes, until the time she gets back from NC, and she told me that they need to be fed 3x a day. However, the food flakes just lay on the bottom of the tank, and it results in filth. Do you think, i should just feed them 1x a day instead?? Do you think they would die?? Any sort of help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

2007-07-01 07:27:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Live in Cincinnati,OH,pets have fleas.Neither frontline or advantix have worked.Have removed carpet and bombed house.Concerned fleas will come back.Anyone know of a tried and true method of flea control for pets other than the above mentioned bunk remedies.Kind regards.

2007-07-01 07:24:35 · 4 answers · asked by tomas t 1 in Other - Pets

i have a 5 minth old pitbull who is sick he has been thorwing up at first it was like grass and food then it was this watery stuff with like foam ish white stuff then watery direahea its like water squirting out he wont eat yes he will drink he isnt hyper anymore he will lay around but when u pet him hell wag his tail he hasnt got any shots yet but none my other dogs are sick what could be wrong help plaese

2007-07-01 07:19:48 · 19 answers · asked by Heavenly 3 in Dogs

I just started a 20 gallon aquarium. I really like clown loaches, but was told they should be in groups of 5 or more, same with corey's need at least two as they are playfull with each other.
If I were to start a second tank, to sustain 5 clowns and 3 coreys, knowing that they can grow to 3 inches, what size tank should I get?

2007-07-01 07:17:45 · 6 answers · asked by vivib 6 in Fish