Pets - 5 July 2007

My 2 month old Golden retriever is good as gold with me, but when my 13 year old son walks in the door all she wants to do is bite him. We tested it last night, I held her, real calm, he picked her up and the biting began. Back to me, good as gold.

Help!

2007-07-05 06:34:16 · 12 answers · asked by Connie S 2 in Dogs

With the fire works over, just wondering who out there has brand new stories of doggy destruction caused by the stress of the fireworks.

I'm house sitting for my boss and walked in the door after the fireworks last night to find my dog and torn down and shredded 3 (THREE!) sets of wooden blinds. Arrrgggghhh! Seriously, it looked as though they were sent through the wood chipper. Hes not at all a destructive dog either, I can count on 1 hand the number of things he's chewed up in his life. But he was in a strange house, alone, and got scared. I know its not his fault, but it still sucks!

Anyone else want to share their misery?

2007-07-05 06:34:16 · 10 answers · asked by slushpile reader 6 in Dogs

Do the ferrets at petco (Marshall farms ferrets) have all there vaccinations? Like the rabies and Canine Distemper shot befor the are sold?

2007-07-05 06:25:43 · 6 answers · asked by Staceygirl 1 in Other - Pets

Since so many recalls I need to find a safe food.

2007-07-05 06:21:34 · 8 answers · asked by skennish777 1 in Dogs

I am thinking about rescueing a Yorkshire Terrier who is 6 months old. Is he still considered a puppy at this age?

2007-07-05 06:18:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-07-05 06:18:32 · 12 answers · asked by Pierre N 2 in Dogs

My dog is 9 months old and if he is able to get out he runs into the street. I am afraid he will get out and get hurt. He almost got hit by a car and i realized this is a serious problem. Can anyone give me tips on how to train him not to run away?

2007-07-05 06:15:13 · 13 answers · asked by Susan D 2 in Dogs

Me and my girlfriend just got a 6 week old kitten, and both work at the same time during the day for the most part. So when we go to work we put him in the bathroom with his food and water dish, and his litter box. He also has a few toys in there as well as a little kitty home thing we bought at the pet store. We also have to put him in there at night when we go to bed right now, cause if we keep him in our room he runs around all night (including over us) and keeps us up. When we are home though we have him out and play with him and let him wander around our apt. Is doing this ok, or is it bad for him?

2007-07-05 06:03:30 · 13 answers · asked by Aaron C 1 in Cats

i have heard soooo much about this but i still dont know if its true...

2007-07-05 05:58:24 · 24 answers · asked by ♥baby_gurl♥ 2 in Birds

My puppy likes to lick her paws; first I thought maybe she hurt herself but it turns out she just likes it. Should I be concerned?

2007-07-05 05:51:34 · 14 answers · asked by Buggaboo 3 in Dogs

My dad wont let me get a dog longer than 1 foot and a half (he's not a dog person) and my sister wants a dog who's cute and adorable. While I just want a dog who I can play with. Any suggestions that fit those would be great. thanks

2007-07-05 05:49:24 · 18 answers · asked by Cjaw 1 in Dogs

I've just cleaned my betta's 3-gal. tank. When I moved him back in, he flopped out and onto the table. Now, he's mostly staying at the bottom of the tank, with his fins on the gravel (almost upside down!) Is it normal for a betta to be so stressed after a tank cleaning?

2007-07-05 05:34:28 · 13 answers · asked by sparklycrayons 1 in Fish

I have a puppy and I don't mind him sleeping in the bed with me. He sleeps at the foot, does not get in the way, does not pee/poop in the bed, and is clean. However, my b/f can not stand a "dog" being in the bed. But I think of my dog as my baby, so if he wants to sleep with me, I want him to be near me.
Do you let your dog sleep in the bed? Does your partner mind?

2007-07-05 05:30:48 · 19 answers · asked by knk724 3 in Dogs

So a few days ago I did about a 50% water change because the gravel was looking a little gross and there was foam and bubbles at the water's surface. The water is still very foamy, so I plan on doing a 20-30% water change. Should I take out the decor and stuff so I can clean where that stuff was? How mcuh Aquaplus should I add after putting that 20-30% back?

2007-07-05 05:28:51 · 7 answers · asked by Willi 2 in Fish

I have a 2 year old pitbull who I have had since she was 6 weeks old.
She's a very smart dog, and is potty trained to go outside.
However, 2 times in the last week, she has peed in my bed.
It's been suggested to me that maybe she has a UTI.
Well, I find that hard to believe b/c she completly is going out of her way specifically to urinate there.
I know the answer to my question.
Which, is I broght home a baby kitten last week.
Apparently she's trying to claim her dominance in the household.
The thing I don't understad, is my dog seems to really enjoy the company of this new cat. She licks her, follower her around the house, the play together...
When my dog has been scolded, she immediatly runs to the kitten, hovering over her, as if she's maternally trying to protect her.
If that's so. Then why is my dog peeing on the bed?
And more importantly, how I do I break this behavior?
At this point, I'm so frustrated with her, I just want to leave her outside.
But if I do that, she will just be more upset and continue peeing when I do let her back in.
Please, someone have some good advice for me!?!?

2007-07-05 05:03:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

If you know the advice you are giving is good advice based on your experience & what you know to be 100% factual, does it irk you sometimes when someone picks a really stupid answer? I know opinions vary & everone sees things differently but really..

I answered a question from a lady who found a baby bird & was wondering what to do with it. I worked for a wildlife rehaber for a few years & it is not legal to keep & take care of any wildlife if you are not a licensed rehaber or working under one's supervision. Stiff fines if caught. I had to carry my certificate with me at all times in case I found something injured & picked it up. I explained all this to the lady & suggested she take it to a rehaber.

She picked some silly answer, good luck if you could even understand it there were so many ooh how cutie, little birdie, etc. She gave her off the wall advice. I pity the little bird. She stated this answer was good because most suggested she turn it into a rehaber. Duh?

2007-07-05 04:49:05 · 9 answers · asked by lilith663 6 in Birds

I'm getting a corn snake soon and I was researching how to take the best care for them. Do they need UV lighting because one of the websites I read said that they only need an under tank heater with no special lighting. Thanks alot :)

God Bless Ya'll

2007-07-05 04:46:25 · 9 answers · asked by Aceygal562 1 in Reptiles

My Husband & I Are Expecting Our First Child In November. He Is In The Military & We Have To Move Across The Country (Va Beach --> San Diego) We Will Be Staying With My Husband's Aunt & Uncle Until Housing Becomes Available For Us, My Husband Said That His Relatives Don't Mind The Dogs Coming But When I Asked His Aunt She Said She Prefer They Did Not come, I Am So Upset Because These Dogs Are My Kids, We Have Had Them Since They Were Babies, They Are Not Even 2 Loki Is A Chow Mixed With Shepperd (about 40lbs) & Mollie Is A Rottie Mixed With A Lab (about 35lbs) They Are Full Grown, Loki is Protective But Has NEVER Bite/Hurt Anyone, They Are Well Trained & I would like Them To Stay Together, This breaks My Heart But I Don't Know What To Do, I Don't Want Our Stay To Be Unwanted, I Have Been In Tears For Hours, Can Anyone Help?
- JLDEMASI@YAHOO.COM-

2007-07-05 04:36:47 · 21 answers · asked by Jaime V 2 in Dogs

my aunt asked me this question and i really didn't have a clue to the answer.

2007-07-05 04:35:09 · 12 answers · asked by allday 2 in Dogs

i have a pond with some very large fish in, 4 of which are about 24 inches long, sadly the pond has got a leak, please ,has any one any ideas how to cope, so i am able to mend it . sensible question, sensible answers please.

2007-07-05 04:14:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I want to know how many people would call their cat 'people names' So could you just simply tell me the name of your kitty!

2007-07-05 04:12:37 · 171 answers · asked by CrazyCatGirl 2 in Cats

i have the finalists they are the pug or the pomeranian plz give me a little detail about the dogh and tell me which is better

2007-07-05 04:00:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

im going away next week for 4 days. will my stormy and snowy (my guinea pigs) be alright if i left them @ home? while i am away or is it better to come down and see them?

2007-07-05 03:58:47 · 13 answers · asked by g.eaglen1 1 in Other - Pets

I got bit in the face by a dog, it wasn't that deep, but there are marks and it's kind of close to my eye, my eye is swelling and red and hot...does this mean I have an infection? Also, if the dogs got a rabies shot in 2006, is it still good for this year??? Do I have to worry about rabies too?

2007-07-05 03:50:33 · 14 answers · asked by notchobabymama 2 in Dogs

We took our puppy to the vet the day after we got him. He was dewormed and seemed fine. We noticed about 4 days later that he had small drops of blood in his stool and some mucus. His attitude is the same, playing, eating, drinking. We took him to the vet and were told it's probably Coccidia due to stress. He told us to change the food we were giving him. It has not worked. There seems to be as muhc if not more blood now. I have read about Albon, but dont know why the vet didnt give us any when we brought him in. We are taking him again tomorrow to get some sort of medication. My main problem is if it is caused by stress, how am I supposed to train him to be alone and sleep in his crate when I am causing him stress by doing these things. I feel like I cant train him because I am making it worse. Any suggestions?

2007-07-05 03:44:05 · 11 answers · asked by SCGirl82 1 in Dogs

I have a male in 45 gal. tank with a sand/gravel mix bottom, large lace stone wall, sparse fake ferns, bubble wall backdrop, and water fall filter. The little guy seems to love his home but I would like to add two more fish maximum. Ideally I would was hoping for a recordation of a similar bread (long fins, colorful display), however, any suggestions would be appreciated.

2007-07-05 03:42:58 · 11 answers · asked by ROCKET 3 in Fish

2007-07-05 03:38:52 · 12 answers · asked by Taylar C 1 in Dogs

stomach disorders???..or any disease???..she is only 4 months old and is a red ear slider

2007-07-05 03:36:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

i have a 4 months old red ear slider turtle and lately it has developed dark black borders on its shell..it wasn't like this a month ago...is she suffering from any disease?

2007-07-05 03:34:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

2007-07-05 03:33:32 · 19 answers · asked by ily 3 in Dogs