Pets - 16 July 2007

I have made an appointment at the ridgeweood animal hospital earlier but i would also like to explore my options that i may have waiting...

2007-07-16 08:18:04 · 1 answers · asked by allykatt 1 in Other - Pets

(It's the weight that's stubborn, not the cat!) We have 2 cats. Frances came to us at the age of 5, already overweight. We think it was a combination of genetics and poor-quality diet before we adopted her. Our other cat Maggie is elderly and kind of thin, although she has access to all the food she chooses to eat.

Our problem is that we can't realistically feed our cats in 2 separate rooms or at 2 separate times (our home is small). For now, we have both cats on a low-calorie, quality food (Innova) that they both seem to like. But Frances has not lost any weight, and at the same time, we don't think it's a good idea to restrict Maggie's food. Is this the best we can do? Any other ideas for us out there? Thanks

2007-07-16 08:06:55 · 37 answers · asked by Leslie D 4 in Cats

he is puking everywhere and the vet cant seem to find out whats wrong. anyone know how to settle his stomache.

2007-07-16 07:58:42 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My dog is getting old and a bit stiff, I giff him cod liver oil but I take Glucosamine for my joints and I was wandering if I could give them to my dog?

2007-07-16 07:57:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I purchased the first female beta and later purchased another female beta. They flared up and started attacking each other. I've separated them but they can still see each other (they still are trying to kill each other). Can I put them in one fish bowl in a week or so or will they always be separated?

2007-07-16 07:57:49 · 14 answers · asked by Crayons 1 in Fish

I look after it as supposed to and dont over feed but its the third time its happened.

2007-07-16 07:57:41 · 10 answers · asked by mike&rach 2 in Fish

Hello all,
I have a cat that has been with me for four years now, and I've had him since he was 4 weeks old. I call him by his name, and whenever I do, he comes. But when my boyfriend calls him, it's as if he doesn't even recognize the same name. This is not the case with the dog, he responds no matter who calls his name. At first I considered that he just doesn't like him, but his behavior doesn't indicate that at all (it's the exact opposite surprisingly).
My boyfriend told me that it's because he doesn't really know his name, he is only responding to the tone of my voice and the way I say it. I find this hard to believe since he hears me talk all day, and only comes when I say his name, but since I am not an animal expert, I thought I'd ask, do cats recognize their names?

2007-07-16 07:57:31 · 31 answers · asked by Camille J 3 in Cats

I am driving across the country in a few weeks. I am going from California to NJ and I'm taking my cats with me, as I am moving there. Are there any tips you could give me for traveling that kind of distance with two cats? Should I use sedatives? How do I do this successfully?

2007-07-16 07:56:27 · 3 answers · asked by allie0311 2 in Cats

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2007-07-16 07:56:14 · 3 answers · asked by b4f2f 2 in Fish

I have an indoor cat and last night I thought I'd take her outside to walk in the grass. This is only the 2nd time I've ever taken her out, but then she just walkked off into some bushes and behind a fence and I couldn't get her to come back. I called her all last night. Now she has been outside overnight and there's still no sign of her. How can I find her or get her to come back. I'm moving in 2 weeks, so I need to get her back soon. Any tips or tricks? Please help.

2007-07-16 07:56:02 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I'm leaving for vacation tonight and we'll be back on saturday..so that's 5 nights of her being alone. I changed her litter earlier so it's clean..I'm going to leave 4 huge bowls of food and 4 bowls of water...and i know she won't eat or drink that much, be we're just being safe. we're giving the neighbor a key to come over and make sure she's alright and to let her outside to play for a hour or so...and the neighbor will give her more food/water if needed. do you think she'll be alright? taking her w/ us is not an option..but we are taking the dog..so will my cat be alright?

2007-07-16 07:55:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Does a male betta need to build a bubble nest in order for the male and female betta to breed?

2007-07-16 07:53:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

My year old shepard mix dog has been throwing up since 4pm yesterday. He is throwing up white and clear bile... and I am not sure what to do. The vet is really my last resort because he gets very nervous and a little aggressive toward the vet when we go.

Last night he was throwing up every hour or so. Sometimes nothing would come out. I'd say he only threw SOMETHING up 5 times last night but he was gagging. And he has thrown up maybe 4 times today. He seems to start coughing/gagging when he gets worked up or barks...

Help PLEASE!

2007-07-16 07:52:17 · 9 answers · asked by Jessica J 2 in Dogs

Seems there is always enough "money" when it comes to people stuff.
If you are short, charge it, borrow or remortgage your house.
"No money" doesn't cut it when it comes to YOUR dog!

2007-07-16 07:52:08 · 16 answers · asked by Rahaaa 3 in Dogs

well he/she....'sits' at the bottom of the 10gallon tank in the back in the middle, its a little less than an inch long, a dalmation molly, and i does come up about midway for feeding time....it is in the tank with a baby platy the same size and several baby guppies....is there something wrong with it?

oh, and when i net it, it swims away fast(like normal fish) and when i catch it and release it, it just goes back to its spot. please help!?

2007-07-16 07:48:51 · 4 answers · asked by trl. 5 in Fish

Hi. I have two turtles and I have a problem telling them if they are girls or boys or both. Also, I feed them turtle food and they won't eat it at all. How canyou tell from a male to a female turtle and what food do they like to eat? Can someone help me out? If so thanks. :)

2007-07-16 07:47:49 · 7 answers · asked by Olivia Harrell 1 in Reptiles

Is this a good home for it and how often should she change the water?

2007-07-16 07:46:55 · 10 answers · asked by canadarikki 2 in Fish

2007-07-16 07:46:06 · 12 answers · asked by preachers daughter 3 in Dogs

I need ideas of small dogs that don't need much grooming and that will stay small.

2007-07-16 07:42:38 · 15 answers · asked by He's my world 4 in Dogs

Can 1 betta and 1 cory catfish live in a 1 gallon tank?

2007-07-16 07:42:19 · 7 answers · asked by Enjoi Skater 3 in Fish

Can 1 betta and 1 cory catfish live in a 1 gallon tank?

2007-07-16 07:39:43 · 2 answers · asked by Enjoi Skater 3 in Fish

We will be moving to germany and getting a dog there. We want a dog thats going to be smart(with training from us) and good for a future family. I want a big dog, like a sharpei (not sure on spelling), but I think he enjoys smaller dogs with more energy. Whats some good options for us?

2007-07-16 07:38:24 · 23 answers · asked by Special K 2 in Dogs

will i get yellow labs with black spots?

2007-07-16 07:37:11 · 22 answers · asked by Rana A 1 in Dogs

I have a pregnate dwarf puffer but we dont know who she got pregnate with we have 2 dwarf pufers female female 1 odessa barb 2 neontetras male female

2007-07-16 07:36:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I feed my betta twice a day. In the morning I feed him two Hikari Betta Bio-Gold pellets - here is a picture of it: http://www.aquatichouse.com/Fish%20Food_files/betta%20bio-gold.asp

Then in the afternoons I feed him a small chunk of frozen food. For the frozen foods I thaw the small chunk in a small amount of water for a couple of minutes.


Here is the schedule of his afternoon feedings:

Sunday - frozen brine shrimp

Monday - frozen blood worms

Tuesday - fresh batch of live black worms I get from a local pet store.

Wednesday - frozen blood worms

Thurday - the same live black worms.

Friday - frozen blood worms

Saturday - frozen krill


Keep in mind, I feed him the pellets every morning. For the black worms, the pet store gets a new shipment every Tuesday so I feed him a fresh batch on Tuesday, and then on Thursday where I throw out the remaining black worms.

He eats everything and still looks healthy and active..just want to make sure his diet is ok

2007-07-16 07:28:11 · 5 answers · asked by Jerry H 5 in Fish

Anyone have a recipe or remedy?

2007-07-16 07:25:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Hi,
I was wondering could I add freshwater sand to my betta and 4 bronze cories in my 10 gallon aquarium? Currently it has 11/4" of natural colored gravel and a 10 gallon tetra whisper external power filter. I was thinking of added 2" of either black or natural colored sand for the cories to burrow in. Any advice would be very appreciated. Aslo, with sand, can I add any live plants?

2007-07-16 07:22:05 · 9 answers · asked by ? 4 in Fish

If i have a 2-3inch female guppie, And if i put her in with 17 males ( only about 1inch each in size)... Will they kill her?

2007-07-16 07:21:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I am trying to compile a list of good questions I could ask an owner of a reptile in an interview. I would appreciate any suggested questions. Thanks!

2007-07-16 07:17:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

i have a 12 gallon eclips and it is vacant right now. i wanted to either put a freshwater puffer in it and have just one fish.

what other kinds of fish can i put in there that are bigger than guppies and are more advanced but still have good color??

2007-07-16 07:16:50 · 5 answers · asked by Mary 3 in Fish