Pets - 2 July 2007

I am thinking about getting another pet. I have a rabbit now. should i get:

a hamster
a hermit crab
ferret

i have heard ferrets r quite expensive- i am not rich- i am 13!! so please help me!! i dont no which would would be best. i only get $20 a month and what ever money i earn babysitting

2007-07-02 11:19:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

We are planning to get a small dog that goes well with our malti-poo mix (maltese+poodle). We need a dog that:

1. Doesn't really shed hair

2.Doesn't have too much hair

We don't really want a poodle though. Thx for the help. =]

2007-07-02 11:18:14 · 11 answers · asked by xPiNkAzNgUrLx 2 in Dogs

I have heared some say that no good breeder advertise their kennel on the web. But I am not convinced. A lot of good breeder are on breeders.net and even some on puppydogweb.com What do you think? As a beginning hobby breeder I need to do something.

2007-07-02 11:14:28 · 17 answers · asked by conradpem 2 in Dogs

My dog came inside the house from my backyard an hour ago. Recently, we notcied that her snout is incredibly swollen on her right side. We looked in her mouth, and we saw a red spot, but she wouldn't let us look more because she was in pain. She is breathing funny, and will not eat or drink. What is wrong with my dog?!

2007-07-02 11:09:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Right now I have a 10 gallon with 1 betta, 3 cory cats, and 5 neon tetras. Also have a heater, thermometer, filter, and air stone. Ornaments include: fake rock setup, 3 fake plants, and some gravel.

If I were to get a 20 gallon, what would I need to do in order to safely house my fish from the 10 gallon? I'll definately need more gravel and water. I know I shouldn't just dump my old gravel and water in and then put new gravel and water in because it would have to cycle first. What are your suggestions? What other aquatic animals could I add? Plants? Thanks to all that answer!

2007-07-02 11:04:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-07-02 11:03:38 · 3 answers · asked by RT 1 in Fish

I have a female guinea with shaggy hair. I have been gone for about a week and left her in the care of my family, and when I came back I noticed her hair was much shorter. She's not missing any patches of hair, just shorter. They noticed too, and thought I'd trimmed it. She had a baby about a month ago, and I've noticed the baby licking/chewing her fur a little, but I can't imagine it getting this bad. Any ideas as to why this happened?

2007-07-02 11:00:07 · 9 answers · asked by thebabelinkin 2 in Other - Pets

right now, i feed my bloodhound puppy(11 months) Science Diet(or a name is similar to that.) but latley, iv been giving him broccoli or carrots for a snack...and he LOVES them! im just wondering what other foods i can give him that is nutritious and healthy. i feel sorry for him because he has to eat the same thing all the time. lol. and will feeding him more fruits, veggies and meats,ect. that are healthy make him more healthy, and stronger? thanks bunches!!!

2007-07-02 10:49:11 · 8 answers · asked by tayfrog8 5 in Dogs

Hey I am looking for a Great Dane! You have to live in Milton Fl. Also I would like the dog to be free. I have another big dog in our yard and he would love to have a playmate. The dog has to be fix and up to date on the shots.

2007-07-02 10:49:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-07-02 10:47:06 · 19 answers · asked by ticktock 7 in Other - Pets

2007-07-02 10:44:47 · 10 answers · asked by sam 1 in Cats

I know that there are tons of questions dealing with crate issue. But since it is my own personal crate experience I want my own question. OK, so I have 8 week old puppy Rottweiler and I am trying to do the crate thing. My last dog was never crate trained. I got him last night and he was so tired he spent a ton of time in his crate. Now today, I have had a neighbor let him out every two hours. Now I am home and I am continuing the crate training. We have been outside for almost an hour playing. Then I put him in his crate and he is screaming! It has been like twenty minutes. Should I leave the house? Should I ignore it? Help! I do not want to give up but he is making it very difficult!!

2007-07-02 10:44:44 · 9 answers · asked by Mary E 3 in Dogs

do they sell it anywhere in the US, or do you have to go to the butcher?

2007-07-02 10:44:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

hamster who i just lost. he escaped his cage and i can't find him. please help!

2007-07-02 10:43:53 · 9 answers · asked by Grilled cheese lover 2 in Other - Pets

my vet recomended it but a nearby dog trainer said it was unusual.
Any answers?

2007-07-02 10:41:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I recently got flower beds in my backyard, before my backyard was just grass and they were free to roam wherever they wanted. Now they walk all in the flower beds. Sometimes they even poop and pee in them. How do i get them to stop doing this?

2007-07-02 10:35:20 · 10 answers · asked by hello. :) 1 in Dogs

i am getting my Boston Terrier on Saturday....want a good name for him. My German Shepherd is Max(the man who developed the breed was named Max)....the Boston Terrier is feisty, it has taken us some time to get him but we are finally going to be able to, he is dominating but loveable....name suggestions? we are considering: Cajun, Thor, Monster, Rob.E(Robert E Hooper developed the breed), Six($600 for him),Wasabi.....

2007-07-02 10:31:55 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-07-02 10:31:04 · 7 answers · asked by Bryan Q 1 in Dogs

2007-07-02 10:16:00 · 12 answers · asked by Andrew L 2 in Cats

Hey Everyone!
I am having a problem deciding what fish to get. My parents let me have 2 more fish for now. I currently have a 10 gallon tank with 1 male cherry barb, 1 female cherry barb and 2 bronze cory.
Please leave the letter of your vote on the answer!

Thank you voters



A] 1 male cherry barb and 1 female cherry barb

B] 2 female cherry barbs

C] 2 corydoras paleatus

D] 1 cherry barb and 1 corydoras paleatus

2007-07-02 10:15:29 · 25 answers · asked by Chris 5 in Fish

I have four pets. Two outside dogs, and two inside cats. Before we moved in the house was empty for two years except for a cat that the previous owners left, which im positive brought the fleas in. Now how do I get them out?

2007-07-02 10:09:48 · 5 answers · asked by Mary Jane 1 in Other - Pets

I just got my russian dwarf hamster last Saturday. and he has been staying in his little igloo..and i just checked up on him...and his butt is wet! do you think he went pee in his igloo? or is he sick!? since i bought my hamster at Petsmart, they said they have a 14 day thing..and if your hamster gets sick you can exchange it or get a refund. should i just give my hamster back??

2007-07-02 10:07:43 · 12 answers · asked by xxyabuxxloverxx 1 in Rodents

Plz do me a favor. Can you vote for my dog? This is the link: http://www.picmydog.com/vote/ee3fde5afbb7c5164c8a11f0b045653e. Just vote for how cute you think he is. Thanks!

2007-07-02 10:07:16 · 6 answers · asked by funkypolak17 3 in Dogs

I don't even have an indoor pet, or an outdoor pet for that matter! But there are kittens under my porch and a mama cat and a little dog that comes on my porch sometimes. Anyway, as I said I have no pets, but I think I have fleas in my house! I have unexplained bites all over my ankles and feet and I saw one or two tiny black bugs. My mom and sister who DO have indoor dogs said my bites look like flea bites! So...I don't know how they got in my house or how I got bit this many times and not know it or not have seen or felt apparently a hundred bugs! At first I thought they were mosquito bites. But now I don't know after seeing those tiny bugs. Anyway, does anybody know how they would have gotten into my house? What is the best thing out there to put on the bites to keep them from itching and bothering me? Any oral over the counter meds I can take or anything to rub on them? Also, what is the BEST way to get them OUT of my house?? Help!

2007-07-02 10:02:16 · 12 answers · asked by ♥~tattooed wifey~♥ 2 in Cats

I have a Cocker Spaniel dog, almost a year old.
She just went into her first heat today.
When should I breed her?

2007-07-02 09:59:55 · 16 answers · asked by nutheads@verizon.net 1 in Dogs

What can i do to stop my black lab from barking besides surgery?

2007-07-02 09:59:15 · 6 answers · asked by Heather 4 in Dogs

Someone left a kitten on our farm this past weekend. We think she is about 6-7 weeks old. We have quite a few questions so I'll just list them below and please answer what you can! Thank you in advance! :)

1. How old does she have to be before she gets her first shots?
2. How old does she need to be to be spayed?
3. How old does she need to be to get declawed? (If we choose to do that.)
4. When can she eat dry food, and is canned food alright to keep giving her?
5. Should she be drinking any milk yet?
6. Since I am pregnant are there any potential problems that could occur from keeping her?
7. What is a good way to train her to stay off of the furniture?

Again, Thank you, and I look forward to the responses!

2007-07-02 09:57:28 · 21 answers · asked by Farmer Chic 3 in Cats

I'm from Dubai. I have a 14-month-old Golden Retriever (named Rico). He lives in his airconditioned doggy home outdoor in our fenced yard.

I feed him dry food. He started with Royal K9, Nutro, Pedigree, & longest time on Eukanuba. Just recently, I started using Purina & he loves it. I tried many brands to find the perfect one because he used to not eat unless we put fresh boiled chicken on the Eukanuba; which eventually spoiled him, but he would never eat dry food alone.

On the other hand, with the Purina Puppy Chow it seems that the he loves it! I've been very happy with the fact that now he's gotten used to the Purina & eats it as soon as the bowl is placed down, but another thing bothers me. It's that what I've learned from online research that Purina, Pedigree, & Eukanuba just aren't the best brands out there! Ignoring price & considering my situation, & choosing from dog dry food availability in Dubai, what would be the best:

Purina? Eukanuba? Pedigree? Royal Canine? Nutro?

2007-07-02 09:56:15 · 19 answers · asked by Fanano 4 in Dogs

I was walking him through the park when he attack this bird(had adult and baby feathers) it looked like a small-medium sized robin. It wouldn't move, so i left it for 5 mins, because i figured it might just be frightened. when i came back, it was gone with a pile of feathers and a little blood. it probably ran or flew away. my question is if this were to ever happen again, what would i do with the bird? how do you move it? what's some basic bird first aid?

2007-07-02 09:53:47 · 5 answers · asked by svjavajunkie 2 in Birds

The dog was layin in the chair and my daughter was laying with him, my son then got on as well and cuddled the dog. The dog growled and went to bite, my son moved out of the way. I think maybe my son kneeled on his paw or something to hurt him. It is so out of character and i am completley gutted. Ever since he was a pup they have played together. Can i ever trust my dog again? (my son is 3 and my dog is a boxer). I know i need to talk to my son now to make him understand what happened, it has really scared him. I love my dog so much and it would break my heart to have to get rid of him.

2007-07-02 09:51:39 · 40 answers · asked by 5200jenniferg 3 in Dogs