Pets - 11 July 2007

Will be flying with my dog on Northwest/KLM. Because of her size she will have to ship cargo. I have heard arguments on both sides regarding the use of tranquilizers. I would prefer not to use drugs. Does anyone have any advice or experience flying with a large breed dog?

2007-07-11 07:14:28 · 5 answers · asked by The Ministry of Common Sense 4 in Dogs

2007-07-11 07:11:59 · 6 answers · asked by saydees 2 in Dogs

My dog was prescribed prednisone for an allergy on his neck. An itchy rash. He is also taking an antibiotic and the steroid (prednisone) is used to prevent the itching. I found out that one of it's symptoms are premature kidney/liver failure. I called the vet and told them of my findings and they said it's true. Why would they prescribe that medication to my dog knowing the symptoms are fatal???!! I'm furious!

2007-07-11 07:10:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

In my tank i have two suckerloaches ( algae eaters) and they have got to bog for the tank- they also have a habbit of killing other fish - that is how powerful they are! Im trying to get rid of them but nobody wants them even the pet store, also they are immpossible to catch, what is the best way to get the 2 out? and also what should i do with them?

Anyways suits me!
Thanks,
Danny

2007-07-11 07:10:30 · 8 answers · asked by DANNY 1 in Fish

My betta fish is sick and i brought it splendid betta fix but it doesn't work so i was thinking of mela. Is it a good product? Can you help think of rly good medicine for my fish?

2007-07-11 07:09:16 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3 in Fish

Just wondering how much your Chi weighed at 9 weeks , mine weighs 3.5 lbs. I guess she is gonna be a large one. She is a purbred- AKC- But is she gonna be that big?

2007-07-11 07:06:25 · 6 answers · asked by ang 2 in Dogs

don't you think he should be put down. I don't think he is unhappy cause he other than being blind is very healthy . Am I being selfish in not having him put down?

2007-07-11 07:01:31 · 14 answers · asked by Kat 1 in Dogs

How old does your pup have to be before you can put him on heartworm meds? (I haven't had a puppy in years)

2007-07-11 07:01:21 · 8 answers · asked by Amy K 5 in Dogs

The average life expectancy of a betta is supposed to be 2 years. What is the longest you have kept your betta, and what did you do ?

2007-07-11 07:00:32 · 6 answers · asked by FunkyC 2 in Fish

The mother cat is missing and her kittens are only five days old. What should I do? What can I do?

2007-07-11 06:55:38 · 18 answers · asked by Seresuto Kawaii 2 in Cats

how long does it take for a bettas eggs to hatch? what do i feed them?

2007-07-11 06:43:54 · 7 answers · asked by Szanna 2 in Fish

I am very close to my animals and they are always around me, but lately i have found that they are more affectionate.Could that have something to do with me being pregnant?

2007-07-11 06:42:22 · 5 answers · asked by Honey 5 in Other - Pets

Jewel, is a little over a year, she has her own room (a converted closet in our bedroom with a twin size bed and pet gate for a door). She roams the house when we are home and sleeps with us at night. When we leave she is kept in her room. The problem is that she is tearing up her room, first it was the gate, she either chewed or scratched the top. Next it was the walls, she has scratched through the wallboard and gotten into the insulation. Then it moved to the door (which we never close) she either chewed or scratched the wood so much that the door is nearly ruined. At that point we figured she may need to have more space, so we gave her access to the bedroom while we were gone, she proceeded to scratch up the wood floors under the door and scratch at the trim. She went back into her room and is now tearing apart her bed. She has plenty of chew toys and bones and is doing well in obedience training. How can we keep her from tearing stuff up while we are not home?

2007-07-11 06:40:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a comet goldfish and it died this morning and i want to know why. All the other fish in the fish tank are fine and that one died. The water is clear the food that I give the fish is for goldfish. when i went to the store where i got my fish from he said that the filter doesnt have to blow bubbles but i want to know ur opinion.

2007-07-11 06:39:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-07-11 06:38:44 · 4 answers · asked by Cheif 1 in Reptiles

2007-07-11 06:35:48 · 5 answers · asked by timmyocean 3 in Fish

I got a dog for my grama who has altimers and she thinks she feeds and takes the dog out to go potty, but really she doesn't...also she'll forget she has the dog and will get scared and think it will attack her at night. She needs the dog to protect her becuase she lives in a bad neighbordhood...We don't know what to do help!

2007-07-11 06:34:18 · 5 answers · asked by Taylor N 1 in Dogs

I have a 2 year old cat. I adopted her from the local animal shelter. She gets out every now and again, but come back in a few hours or a day at the most. I see her around the house, and there are like 5 or six cats around her and I can't get her to come in at all. I don't think she's in heat because its not around her cycle. I have tried putting the haveahart trap out, and caught her before with it but I think she's caught on to it. I need to get her back inside so I don't have to worry about her. She has ID, and everything, but I was going to get her spayed today and I couldn't find her to take her. I don't know what to do. She won't come up to me she just runs off, she's kinda skittish, but we have a good relationshuip, I need my baby home! She usually comes back every day or so. There are like 6 cats roaming around in my yard and when she sees me she acts like she doesn't know me. Should I get a new cat and just let her be? I love this cat and I don't want to have to worry about he

2007-07-11 06:30:24 · 9 answers · asked by jacktownpanic 2 in Cats

I was considering getting a bearded dragon, but I have young children, are they known to bite? I have a friend who takes care of reptiles but can't ask him until he gets back in the US. I would like to know before hand if anyone has any experience with them and young kids?

2007-07-11 06:27:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

My husband and I bought a three toed box turtle yesturday.
We have it in a 50 gallon tank with bedding made with Douglas fir and pete moss. Theres a shaddy spot for her to go to and a shallow water dish big enough to lay in. We are feeding her romaine lettuce, carrots, and pears along with this food that the pet store owner gave us. We bought that 30 dollar light also. The humity runs about 70 percent and the temp is 85 on average right now.

I was wondering though...Besides ofcourse an outdoor habitat, does this one I decribed sound okay?
And can I use a flood light for the basting area? Along with the UB light we bought ofcourse.
And shes not eating right now, do you think its from the stress of moving into a much bigger living space?

2007-07-11 06:23:05 · 2 answers · asked by Vada83 4 in Reptiles

every season?

2007-07-11 06:22:10 · 18 answers · asked by Penny D 2 in Dogs

I took my horse to a fun show in June. He did well. I did direct rein. Because he simply doesnt know how to neck rein. We didnt place in pleasure and i think thats why. How can i train him to neck rein in a month? Before taking him to another show.

Also how can i make his trot easier to ride. Its easy if you post it but im not a english rider and i dont do english classes. I would but i do not have a hunt coat or breeches. How can i get him slower without pulling on his face. I have tried half halts but he ignores it and keep going. To even get him to stop i have to snap on his bit. He listens better when i ride him in a halter but i cant at shows.

THANKSS =]

2007-07-11 06:17:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Horses

my roommates dog trembles and pants like she is freaking out most of the day. At first i thought she was just really timid because she avoids me and my roommate all the time and i thought she shook because she was scared of the new place. but we moved two months ago and she comes to me now and lays with me but she still shakes and pants way more than any dog ive ever owned to seen. its like she is having a panic attack or something.. im going to take her to the vet to be sure shes alright.. but has anyone ever heard of this

2007-07-11 06:14:18 · 7 answers · asked by troy m 1 in Dogs

My baby loves to run and I took him with me this morning to get coffee and study. I rode my bike and he ran- I like him to run and get the energy out when possible and I don't have a car. We've done it before and I am pretty careful.

Well today I was pulling off to the side to let him go potty and he turned and headed right toward me and his leg hit the bike. He yelped and cried and limped for about 45 seconds and them put him leg down and walked just fine. 1 hour later I check them again and he didn't yelp when I touched them or flinch or anything. We ran home with him going pretty fast (I let him choose the speed) and em being extremely careful.

I still feel awful about it- I called the vet and they said if he seems fine he probably is.- just keep an eye on him.

He keeps the kisses coming- he doesn't seem mad.

Has anyone else had a similar experience? Do you still feel bad?

2007-07-11 06:11:40 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

When it's an old cat's time to pass on, do they really go off, far away, to do so (if they are able to) and WHY?

2007-07-11 06:08:53 · 23 answers · asked by Nina Lee 7 in Cats

At what age do dogs first come into season? I have a small mongrel puppy who I think is about 6 months old, and she has come into season. Is this normal?

2007-07-11 06:07:17 · 9 answers · asked by ? 5 in Dogs

oki i have 2 questions

1.- do fish sleep
2.- do fish have tounges

i have no idea were that came from but i would really like to know ...

2007-07-11 06:01:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

got a problem with my neighbors dogs were they wont leave mine alone came after mine. told the cops they wont do anything about it. is there anything i can do like get a knife or a gun or get a court order to get these dogs out of here. owners have been known to abuse the dogs

2007-07-11 05:58:21 · 7 answers · asked by gibbs_20_11 3 in Dogs

2007-07-11 05:57:43 · 7 answers · asked by silkesuperfly 1 in Dogs

protect me and his home from intruders?? Will he still have that protective instinct or just be a big puppy all his life?? thxs for any help!!

2007-07-11 05:54:24 · 8 answers · asked by crr246 1 in Dogs