Pets - 7 July 2007

My dog is constantly shaking his head and scratching at his ears. I have looked inside and I do not see anything. The last time he did this though he did have mites. What do they look like and can you actually see them without a magnifying glass? Also does anyone know any home remedies or must I take him to the vet?

2007-07-07 07:18:17 · 6 answers · asked by rotnweilers2 4 in Dogs

I've had a male dwarf hamster for about a year now. Sometimes I notice he has what I like to call a "goopy" eye, only one eye though, and it looks like its almost shut. But the weird part is, it's only like this for awhile. I'll take him out of his cage and his eye will be like that and after I've played with him for awhile his eye will go back to normal? He has no other symptoms, still very active, still big appetite. I was just wondering what could be wrong with him. Thanks!

2007-07-07 07:17:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

I bought my ferrit about 3 months ago and now i work more then ever and i feel that he is bored and unhappy what can i do to help him feel better>?

2007-07-07 07:13:59 · 14 answers · asked by tomslf 1 in Rodents

1 year old lab mix wont jump over hurdles

2007-07-07 07:10:13 · 6 answers · asked by victor b 2 in Dogs

2007-07-07 07:09:23 · 13 answers · asked by ~♥:Heart_Broken:♥~ 2 in Rodents

my 2nd dog is a Golden Retriever puppy. The Lhasa won't allow the puppy to eat in the house so I have to feed him outside or else the Lhasa attacks him. I try to keep food outside for him so that when I let him out he can eat, but I keep seeing this cat eating his food! I am not a cat hater or anything, but I like to monitor how much my dog is eating and it is kind of hard to do with this cat coming around. Any suggestions? Me actually grabbing the cat and calling the city isn't an option because I am highly allergic. I have squirted it with a water bottle, but he still came back.

2007-07-07 07:05:42 · 9 answers · asked by Corona 5 in Other - Pets

I have a plan. What do you think if there would be a law enacted that would require a 3 day waiting period before purchasing a pet? I know the local pound will not allow same day adoptions. So, what if we required breeders and pet stores to do the same? Do you think that would cut down on the amount of animals that are abandoned at the pound because of "buyer’s remorse"? Do you think that it would decrease the amount of pet store puppies because people would like twice about buying one if they had to spend three days to think it over? If the AKC required proof that the new owners waited for this waiting period, or the dog couldn't be registered, maybe that could help? Maybe that would be the way to control the amount of people out there who own these poor dogs that can't care for them?

I think if we need to have a 3 day waiting period on buying a gun because of the harm it can cause, than we should have the same on buying a dog or a cat for the same reasons! What do you think?

2007-07-07 07:03:26 · 11 answers · asked by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 in Dogs

Please tell me the best pet places and worst pet places to get them from. also what food they like, what wood chips they need or like, and also the best types of food for them. I would also like to know about there toys!

2007-07-07 06:57:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

Her father is american pit and her mother is red nose pit. I got her when she was only 1 week old now she is 4 weeks old and she growls and bites me and my husband just about everytime we try to touch her. She is to small to pop on her rear end. I've tried everything from holding her until she calms down to...rewarding her only when she is well behaved. She is not mean 100% of the time but i have to get her completely tame. Do you have any advice for me?

2007-07-07 06:56:34 · 11 answers · asked by yaya 1 in Dogs

I run every morning around the block, and a crow flies really close to my head and tries to attack me. I didnt do anything to it, it doesnt bother anyone else. does anyone know why it does this and how I can stop it before I decide to shoot it?

2007-07-07 06:50:46 · 13 answers · asked by Jessica 1 in Other - Pets

We have a big hutch and a big run for them, so there's plenty of space.

2007-07-07 06:50:20 · 9 answers · asked by Poppy 1 in Other - Pets

i am thing of buying some chickens for my bach yard butt i was wondering weather they make a racket and will wake up every one at night

2007-07-07 06:47:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

2007-07-07 06:47:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

my bunny has been eating less these past few days, how much $ would it cost approximently to get her checked out by a vet. she is still pooping.

please say if the $ are in US or canadian when you give the answer

2007-07-07 06:34:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I currently have one regular bulb in a lamp close to the floor for heat and need one light that emmulates sunshine so I don't have to take them outside. I know natural is best but I don't want to be switching up the temps all the time on them and I'd like them to be inside with me. Wich bulb, how much is the cost, can it be purchased locally or from a speacilty store? Any information you have is very helpful.

2007-07-07 06:28:48 · 6 answers · asked by shhhhhhhhhh 3 in Reptiles

i think my bearded dragon is constipated.......we went to Tahoe for 2 weeks and my dad watched him, and he said he only pooped once the whole time.....what should i do???

2007-07-07 06:26:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

an apple core? I didn't bite it or anything, I sliced pieces off with a knife so now can I give the core to my hammie as a treat? I just wanted to make sure nothing would harm her... Thanks all!!

2007-07-07 06:25:18 · 9 answers · asked by ♥Petlover♥ 4 in Rodents

Its a stray cat and it only comes to me. I feed it almost every day and it mews whenever it sees me. Sadly i cant adopt it cuz my rabbits will be afraid it. Will it eat my rabbits?

2007-07-07 06:24:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I have just got a cat from a rescue centre. I need to find a name that suits her,she's a bit odd looking! She's black and a bit mangy looking(but in perfect health) She also has no teeth so her tongue hangs out to one side! I know she doesn't sound the most attractive cat but I felt she deserved a chance. She's a lovely girl so lets try and find her a nice name!

2007-07-07 06:19:49 · 33 answers · asked by New Boots. 7 in Cats

this is a stupid answer but can u answer it?

2007-07-07 06:17:47 · 2 answers · asked by VictoriaElena 2 in Fish

can iput a clown loach in a 20 gal tank with a red tailed shark a gold gourami 1 electric yellow cihlid a firemouth cichlid a cichlid that i dont know what kind it is and a pleco im getting a 55gal tank in 2 months and most of the fish or only 2-3 inches max and all the cihlids and the clown loach and pleco will be going intop the 55gal

2007-07-07 06:17:08 · 7 answers · asked by tkerbag 4 in Fish

it's head was popping out and yelled TURTLE and i ran outside and picked it up and took it to the backyard and put it in a fold out cage. i dont know if thats wrong but i want to know how to take care of it

2007-07-07 06:16:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=kBTJ2IaH-iU , Bought 2 of them the other day, I posted already but this time i tain a video of them theres a male and female the female comes in about 00:20, Dont worry about the 1:2 ratio of males to females because i have another 2 dalmation mollies in there aswell, And i have a airstone that goes across the whole of the back of the tank so thats were that bubbles are coming from, And its a 3ft tank, Thanks.

2007-07-07 06:15:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

i have 3 and they all look pretty gross. i know that you can give hamsters and guinea pigs a bath but rats' fur seems to come off easer then theirs...so yea is it ok? and if so any suggestions how? and also they bite ALOT which makes it kinda harder.

2007-07-07 05:59:54 · 9 answers · asked by Guns go bangxbang 1 in Rodents

I've got 2 Fancy Male Guppies, 3 Gold White Cloud Minnows, and 4 Bumble Bee Gobies. I know that Bumble Bee Gobies are carnivorous, but right now they are maybe half an inch. I got 3 White Clouds since they are a schooling fish, so they feel more comfortable...Is this safe? If not what can I do.

2007-07-07 05:48:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I have a 15 week old purebred female Australian terrier puppy who has an overbite, meaning that her lower jaw is shorter than her upper jaw and because of that overbite, she needs to have her teeth brushed. I'm well aware that dogs chew in order to remove plaque and tartar from their teeth, but my puppy's overbite prevents that from happening to her front teeth in her upper and lower jaws, which is why I have to manually brush her teeth.
I've never had to brush a dog's teeth before I got my puppy, but now that I have her, I don't know how many times a day I should brush her teeth. I've been brushing her teeth once a day, but should I be brushing them twice a day or even after she eats?

2007-07-07 05:46:57 · 8 answers · asked by Blue Rose Thorn 6 in Dogs

I read in another question where someone asked how many peach/cherry/plum pits they would have to eat before it killed them and the answer to the question explained that all of said pits contain a natural form of cyanide called amygdalin and that it has killed cattle and hogs who have eaten fallen peaches... A few minutes ago, I fed my 1 year old Golden Retriever the middle of a ripe plum, covered with meat, but still with the pit inside. Stupidly, I had forgotten that plums even had pits and before I could do anything, she swallowed it, without even chewing on the pit. I feel terrible and I'm worried that with a poisonous pit this could kill her. Will the pit just pass the next time she poops or is she going to get sick?

2007-07-07 05:45:39 · 15 answers · asked by Gwen E 2 in Dogs

I have a 3 year old Pom-pom Goldfish. When I put food in He and his Friend Buster, 61/2 yrs. Always eat as Much as They can. Today I fed Them and Pom-pom wasn't diving for the food. He only ate when one floted in front of him. What's wrong with him? His fins Directly below the Dorsal fin I think it is called the Ventrical Fins is ripped up a little. Please help me!

2007-07-07 05:36:37 · 9 answers · asked by A$HLEY*! 4 in Fish

Ive had a westie for 3 years now when will he die i need to now!!!

2007-07-07 05:26:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

We had 2 rats and 2 gerbils in separate cages. They are all nice friendly little guys. During play time the rats have visited the gerbils through the bars. The rats have never been aggressive but the gerbils have been curious and excited about the rats. Sadly, one of our rats has died (she was over 3) We do not plan on replacing her. Have rats and gerbils ever been able to share a cage? I know they are natural prey and predator. Our surviving rat is the same age as our gerbils, less than 2. They seem to get along through the bars.

2007-07-07 05:21:33 · 8 answers · asked by Gypsy 5 in Rodents