Pets - 3 July 2007

I have a 55 gallon tank with 2 bio wheels, 12 plants, a heater, and the following fish:

1 bala shark
2 clown loaches
1 cory
2 guppies
1 gwarf gourami
1 angelfish
1 mickey mouse platy
3 neon tetras
1 sicilian worm
2 red glowfish

They all get along great!! my betta is in a 2 1/2 gallon tank which seems to get dirty very easily. The 2 1/2 gallon doesn't have a filter or anything other than fake plants and a rock that he sleeps in. Can i put him in my 55 gallon?? If not, what about a fantail goldfish?? I have a goldfish in another 2 1/2 gallon but this one has a fliter, so if the goldfish moves, then the betta can take her place. Which would be better??

2007-07-03 05:22:11 · 9 answers · asked by ? 2 in Fish

he still smells

2007-07-03 05:18:05 · 6 answers · asked by $chaan! 1 in Dogs

She weighs 40 or so pounds and i feed her 2 cups a day 2 times a day. She gets some people fool (i know its not the best) She doesnt act like she is starving, infact she could really care less when i put food down for her she eats on her own time! so i just wanted to make sure i am feeding her the right amount.

2007-07-03 05:16:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

yesterday. My finace` LOVED that dog.... oh and she just became my fiance on sunday evening..... should I get another one to help her forget about Ron (our dog)? Or should I let time heal her? She was talking about getting a mutt from the pound so that Ron would have a buddy about a year ago. I loved him, too, so it wouldn't be just for her.

2007-07-03 05:08:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I just got a puppy, and he is trying to potty train.....

2007-07-03 04:58:19 · 5 answers · asked by BabeyCakes 2 in Dogs

After 3 years Myrtle finally figured out how to escape from her outdoor baby pool and its enclosure! She immediately high-tailed it across the lawn and under the pool yard fence and deposited herself in our in-ground swimming pool. I saw her escape from where I was sitting on the porch and immediately ran out and fished her out with the skimmer net so she only swam around for maybe 2 minutes. My question is how harmful is swimming pool water for red eared sliders? She seems fine, this was 2 days ago, and she's still active and eating and everything normal. I know the water quality in her tank is stablized and filtered so I worry that the pool water was too chlorinated. I haven't been able to find anything in my books or anywhere about turtles being exposed to pool water so I'm curious.

Thanks!

2007-07-03 04:56:59 · 6 answers · asked by Kristy 7 in Reptiles

2007-07-03 04:48:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Horses

I keep a 10 gallon tank with 4 guppies, 3 females and 1 male, 4 neon tetras and 2 black tetras. I recently noticed a problem with what appears to be ich, some of the fish have small white spots predominantly on their fins but some on their bodies aswell and some were thrashing their bodies off the gravel. I began dosing for this using Interpet Aquarium Treatment #6. I then began noticing some of the fish had become darkened around the body and mouth as if by ammonia burning. Having tested my water levels for Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite and pH and finding them ok I don't know what's causing this. Also 1 of the female guppies appears to be heavily pregnant and her spine has become curved towards the end of her body, is this natural in the latter stages of pregnancy or is it a broken back from thrashing off the bottom? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-07-03 04:39:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I live in a multiple cat household (4 total!) but will be moving soon. One of my cats, the only male, was recently put on Prozac to stop his spraying habits (it was either that or my dad was going to throw him out...). My family is going to be moving to our new house in shifts; first my dad and then my mom and I will follow a few months later. My question is should we move the male first or the girls? Is it better to let him get comfortable or should we let the less dominant females get aclimated first?

2007-07-03 04:33:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Whenever i take my guinea pig out of his cage he runs away from me and tries to get in his cage by biting it.Also whenenver i come near his cage he leaps in his little igloo.

2007-07-03 04:24:43 · 19 answers · asked by Mindy 2 in Rodents

Here is a question for those of you who know some about me. Am I a hobby breeder?

2007-07-03 04:22:16 · 13 answers · asked by conradpem 2 in Dogs

For all the "save the horses" people out there. ALL of you for the ban, I HAVE A FEW QUESTIONS FOR YOU.

HAVE YOU????

1. Added your local rescue or retirement home to your expense record and cut them a good sized check every month?

2. Have you gone out and "rescued" one to care for, for its entire life?

3. Have you started any fund raisers or done anything to help all the horses out there?

4. Did you make a stand on the starving horses in Burns, OR? WE POSTED IT SEVERAL TIMES HERE, NEVER GOT MORE THAN A HANDFUL OF RESPONSES.

Or, do you just keep yelling stop the slaughter and figure the rest is up to others to deal with???????

IF, YOU CAN ANSWER YES TO EACH ANSWER.....GOOD FOR YOU!!!!! IF YOU CAN'T, WELL, JUST ZIP IT AND GO OUT AND DO SOMETHING TO "SAVE THE HORSES"!

2007-07-03 04:14:11 · 27 answers · asked by hhqh01 4 in Horses

Is this normal? The after birth is gone but each of the 3 cats still have about an inch- 2 inches left on their umbilical cord. Will if just dry up and fall off its self, like a babies? If so is there anything i need to do as far as the care goes?
Also the first kitten had the after birth attached, then the other 2 kittens came. Shouldnt the after birth come at the very end when they have all been born?

2007-07-03 04:08:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I have a baby parakeet. Its a 1 month old male. His feathers are green and yellow on the body and his tail is blue. Can you help me find a nice name for him? I am looking for something unique.

2007-07-03 04:07:02 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

my little sister starts college in the fall (ha, guess i can't call her lil sis anymore lol). she's studying to be a marine biologist so i think i want to get her an aquarium. I know that our mom and dad got her a 10 gal for her bedroom last year and she loves it, but she’s always wanted a salt-water. So I want to know what size I should get her, (it’s a privet dorm room), what kind of fish and accessories do you think she would like and what kind a fish would do well together? (I know that the tank has to be established for a week or two before adding the fish.) so, any suggestions guys? Thanks!

BTW I know that it's harder to get a smaller tank to set up for salt water...so would it really be better to just do a fresh water? if so, what accessories should i get and what fish do well together??

2007-07-03 04:01:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

My dog has been scratching his ears excessively to the point that they bleed on the inside. He then licks his paws. He also has started shaking his head vigirously. I hear that you can give dogs Benadryl in this situation if the itching is from allergies. Is this true? How much can I give him (he is 75-80lbs) and how often? Please link any good websites.

2007-07-03 03:56:05 · 16 answers · asked by Tax Man 2 in Dogs

Hes a sleddog who lives in the house. Lately hes been acting very nervous like...he still eats and drinks...what could be wrong with him?

2007-07-03 03:51:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-07-03 03:48:42 · 10 answers · asked by tony m 2 in Rodents

is it possible horses to get dementure i have a mare 21 she was very brite and didnt look aday over 8 10yrs but the last month she looks 21 and she is acting not anything like herself she is adifferent horse and i now her well i bottle reared her from 10 days old and there has never been a day she hasnt been with me she is eating not as much lost a little weight but the antics she gets up to swimming in the dam at night wont come out and it cold i have to dry her than change her rug sometimes she wont come to me when i call her when i go over to her she wont moove she just acts like im not there and starres into space looking at nothing im worried has she lost the plot every ones laughing at her but im quite upset it will be a sad day for me whwn she goes as she has been my best friend and so territorial about me she doesnt like anybody to get to close to me she has pushed people out of her way so they cant stand near me old age yes i no but its came on so quick

2007-07-03 03:46:34 · 3 answers · asked by deleis h 1 in Other - Pets

I have a little 12 lbs dog. She is very loving and gentle and always shows a lot of submissive behavior such as rolling over onto her back.

She is a total lap dog and loves being around people and sitting next to them sleeping.

She is now 18 months old and I have noticed that if I try to stop her doing something ie sitting on the bed she showes her teeth.

Just a tiny bit but I notice, my response is to slap her straight away with a "NO".

What is the best and most productive way to train this out of her.

Thanks

2007-07-03 03:32:08 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My cat is turning 13 this year. Her food is in the bathroom and everytime someone goes in there my cat runs and stands in front of her dish meowing until someone tops off her food dish. Her dish always has fresh food i dont know what is making her freak out the way she does. Its very annoying especially when you dont give her food she goes and pees on the couch what does it mean? please help?!

2007-07-03 03:30:43 · 5 answers · asked by lyss 1 in Cats

2007-07-03 03:29:36 · 7 answers · asked by windtalker2069 1 in Fish

I have a 30 gallon aquarium with a Bio-Wheel type filter rated for 50 g. I live on the fourth floor in my apartment building and the aquarium sits on the floor. I take care of a large Orange Orada and a large Black Moor. I want to reduce my electric consumption so I am trying to avoid running the air conditioner as much as possible. The problem is that when outside temps are in the 80's and 90's (I live in Minneapolis, MN) the room temp. although lower than the outside temp is still high. I have 2 of those sticker type thermometers on the tank and I have seen the temp range from 70-84 degrees. I would like the tank to be in the low to mid 70's. Any ideas on how I can keep the temp down on these hot summer days??? I keep the hood light off all day and at this time I have a small fan blowing across the water surface to cool by evaporation. My only other idea is to get some of those reusable ice packs, put them in a ziplock bag and float 1 or 2 in the water. Thank You!!!!!!

2007-07-03 03:29:10 · 5 answers · asked by newtomn01 1 in Fish

Is this a disease of some sort. They usually are fine and than start staying at bottom of tank . Before long they die. When I get them ,their color is reddish orange all over.

2007-07-03 03:22:58 · 1 answers · asked by grame 1 in Fish

i need the compositions and cuts of sheep,ox.poultry,goat,fish meat.

2007-07-03 03:21:49 · 3 answers · asked by fozi b 1 in Fish

Hey there....I have a pug the past 2 mornings, and on our late pm walk Duncan is acting like he doesn't even want to go out for a walk. I basically had to bribe him to come outside for a walk.
1) yesterday morning I had to bribe him out with treats. Then, he didn't even want to walk. He did his business, but it was about 15 feet from my place. I had to pick him up and bring him back in basically. When I go home from work though, he had no problem what so ever going out for his walk. But, then on his late night walk he pretty much pulled the same thing, but didn't even do his business.

2) This morning wasn't quite as bad, but I had to ask him to come out and when he did he was just being sort of moapy. He did his business though.

Is he being stuborn, sick, should I be concerned? He's not being lethargic around the house or anything. Nothing to me indicates he's sick. Him and my roommates dog were playing last night with each other, business as usual. He's eating fine too.

2007-07-03 03:21:31 · 7 answers · asked by ohiojosh 2 in Dogs

I did about a 40% water change in my 10 gallon tank yesterday. The pH and ammonia levels were too high. How long do I have to wait before I can test the water again? I don't want to waste a few test strips if the water isn't ready.

2007-07-03 03:19:40 · 11 answers · asked by Willi 2 in Fish

Am a tropical fish hobbiest. Just trying to find adult huge fish.

2007-07-03 03:14:54 · 7 answers · asked by slimkitty_101 1 in Fish

well, i took lessons for a couple of years, but after a year or so, now i am visiting poland and gonna go for a ride.
i need some tips, i ride english, and i need tips like how to canter how to sit up ect.
how to hold the reins

2007-07-03 03:14:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Horses

2007-07-03 03:13:01 · 3 answers · asked by Deborah Hackel 1 in Other - Pets