Pets - 19 July 2007

I have a very old shitzu who only goes outside to use the bathroom but still he manages to get fleas. I don't want to use Frontline or any medicine like that because he is an old dog and that could be dangerous. I give him a bath everyday, bomb the house, wash our sheets daily but still they return. Does anyone know any homeopathic remedy or maybe something your granny used to kill the fleas? I can't take much more of this and I know he can't.

2007-07-19 14:28:07 · 6 answers · asked by Mama C. 2 in Dogs

is it bad that my dog is always panting? i live in california and its not super hot, i mean its not like las vegas, nv. how can i get my dog to drink water? she is usually inside (in my apartment) and she ALWAYS pants. how can i get her to drink water? Im really concerned about her..help

2007-07-19 14:25:07 · 8 answers · asked by pink ♥ sexy 3 in Dogs

what is best puppy food for my red/blue nose pitbull ? make them heavy weights ? is innvoa good ? if u know other better puppy food pls name them ! thankz

2007-07-19 14:21:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i have recently notice three anemone's that i have identified as problem anemone's that were in the live rock. i was wondering if it was able to be removed simply with tweezers or if i had to inject them to kill them off.

2007-07-19 14:19:42 · 3 answers · asked by craig 5 in Fish

My female Beagle was born on April 2, 2007, when likely will it be in heat? (pls write the date)

2007-07-19 14:06:38 · 8 answers · asked by Dr. Know it all 1 in Dogs

My 9 yr lab/plott hound about 75# has attacked 6 dogs that came into our yard We have an underground fence that works We have 2 others, a 12 yr sharpei/golden and a 6 yr shitzu. 2 had open wounds to the neck needing treatment. 3 not injured as I was able to pull him off quick. 1 dog was a friends that he got along with. But once attacked it. He is a big baby & loves people. But I have seen him fight & he seems to have a totally viscious side.This behavior didn't start until the last 3-4 yrs. Last night I was outside with them, and he was sitting by the door as I was coming towards the door. My 12 yr old shapei/ret mix came up behind him to the door, Im not sure if she startled him or what, he turned on her and attacked her. She is so docile &didnt fight back I got them apart with much difficulty She has severe puncture wounds to side of head & neck i think she will be ok, scared to death will happen again or to the little one. Hard to keep them separated here What can I do-worried sick

2007-07-19 14:03:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a male cat that is neutered, well every so often or maybe even just when he gets excited my cat leeks a cloudy white liquid from his butt and smell is the most horrid thing that i have ever smelled. When he is sitting somewhere and does it the whole area smells like it. I dont understand what this is and why it happens. I know male cats spray but like i said he is fixed....ANY ANSWERS?

2007-07-19 14:02:04 · 18 answers · asked by mimi 1 in Cats

What are the typical fish meds to treat my fish in case of infections or diseases?

2007-07-19 13:58:08 · 5 answers · asked by LIZ 2 in Fish

My neighbor just had her cat of 5yrs put down today. The Vet said he had Feline Leukemia. Alot of the neighbora have kittens and cats. Some of which I and she feed. Now I have washed all the bowls with bleach. But, what can we do about the yard? Is it infected as well. if so, how do we treat the yard so no other cat gets it? i don't own a cat. I don't need to , I feed 5 now as it is. I can't stand to see a cat go hungry, when the neoighbors have them and don't put out food. There are 2 kittens about 4 months, 1 is about 6 months, and then there is Momma cat, and she is prego again. Now none of these cats have had their shots of any kind at all. Does this make them more at risk?

2007-07-19 13:54:49 · 4 answers · asked by cuddles 1 in Cats

My sister is doing a 4-H project wit are dog and she needs to know where this type of breed came from what country? and what are they used for?

2007-07-19 13:54:38 · 6 answers · asked by Boo21 1 in Dogs

Hi all,

For the past two weeks or so, our 7 month old west highland white terrier has been throwing up three to four times a night. We took him to the vet and they soaked him in subcutaneous fluids, then gave us Prescription Diet I/D to feed him and 1/4 tablets of Carafate. We fed him the Prescription Diet and gave him the Carafate until he ran out of both, and he was fine for the time that he was on that treatment. But now, he is back to throwing up. It seems to be only at night that it's happening, especially after he runs around or plays a lot with other dogs. When he throws up, it's an almost clear, yellow foam with no substance to it and nothing in it. He seems to be eating normally during the day, but when we give him food at night he won't eat it. Now, he just threw up and he seems very lethargic. The last time he vomited, it didn't even seem to be a struggle; it was almost like a projectile vomit. Any idea what it could be? Thanks.

2007-07-19 13:54:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Please help me on this one, I am trying to breed my choc lab and she has now been with her new stud for two days and two nights but she has no interest in breeding with her stud. She started her heat 12 days ago and my vet informed me to wait at least a week before trying to breed her. Now it has been a little more than a week and still she is showing no interest. Any ideas of what i may be doing wrong? We have both the female and male staying at my kennel so they can be in a more confined and safe area but all they do is play run and sleep neither one is interested. The male has had 4 previous litters but this would be the female's first and also this is only in her 2nd heat.

2007-07-19 13:46:38 · 13 answers · asked by amylynn1976 2 in Dogs

how can i dispose a dead dog? i cant bury it, what can i do?

2007-07-19 13:45:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My 12 year old son wants cichlids for his fish tank, not even sure yet what kind. He has a Mystery Snail in it, if he does get cichlids, will they bother it? If so, what specific type might not bother the snail?

2007-07-19 13:44:55 · 9 answers · asked by Karly 1 in Fish

I was told that aquarium owners convert small freshwater fish to saltwater. I tried searching for it, but only gives me aquariums not fish. I'd appreciate any help.

2007-07-19 13:36:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

it's from Satin balls recipe. Can I still cook the meat and just put the eggs in and not the shells? It just doesn't sound right. My dog is picky when it comes to dog food and he is on the slim side so I wanted to put some weight on him with supplementing with the Satin balls. Any ideas on anything else?

2007-07-19 13:35:23 · 5 answers · asked by bella 2 in Dogs

2007-07-19 13:25:38 · 5 answers · asked by jennifer m 1 in Fish

My friend bought a 10 gal 8 mts ago. She bought 5 tiny comets, and now they are like 3 times their size, she's had them for 8 mts. now, and last week 1 died, and now exactly 1 week from last week another one died. I just want to know why they are all suddenly dying?

2007-07-19 13:23:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-07-19 13:21:29 · 6 answers · asked by Fission Chips 6 in Birds

2007-07-19 13:17:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I applied frontline plus to my dog on June 25, I was told that if i wash my dog the shampoo will wash off the medicine, unless the shampoo was specifically meant to be used with frontline. I had to wash it off my dog, because we thought she was having an allergic reaction to it, but we found out that it was something different. Is it safe to put the frontline on her again, because I saw a few fleas on her. Serious answers only please.

2007-07-19 13:17:16 · 12 answers · asked by Mommyof3 3 in Dogs

There is no history of fits in her family history (she's a pedigree) and her bloodwork came back clean from the vets. she's having a Lumber Puncture tomorrow, the results of which apparently take up to five days to come back.

She had access to plenty of water and the day was not in any way overly hot so what could cause her fits?

2007-07-19 13:13:01 · 8 answers · asked by starfallprotocol 3 in Dogs

We bathed our cats twice with flea killing shampoo...We moved out and bombed the house...we used Bio spot (a cheaper version of Frontline)...then when that didnt work, we dished out over $100 bucks on Fronline...That STILL didnt work! Is it worth trying Advantage? And is it safe after just using Frontline?

2007-07-19 13:08:42 · 9 answers · asked by tamarijay 2 in Cats

i want to use the wood from the creek near my house in my fish tank

2007-07-19 13:04:52 · 6 answers · asked by Aerol 1 in Fish

i already have a cat that is named smokie so dont tell me that one and i want a name that is cute!!!

2007-07-19 13:03:32 · 25 answers · asked by twiins 2 in Cats

i live in an apartment. i can walk it every day. i'm thinking about a beagle. i don't want a dog that's too small or too big. medium.

2007-07-19 13:03:28 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I am thinking about getting two bettas, and i was wonder how many fish eggs they have?
how much does it cost to breed bettas?
can you sell them once they are old enough?
do you need a 10 gallon tank for breeding to put all the baby bettas?
how long do they take to hatch?
do you need to seperate each baby betta?

2007-07-19 13:00:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

What type of fish can I get?

2007-07-19 12:57:23 · 10 answers · asked by twelveroyaltylane 2 in Fish

2007-07-19 12:55:42 · 17 answers · asked by sryba7782 1 in Dogs

I will be moving into an apartment that has no air conditioning. We may still have a few heat waves blow through, so I'm wondering how I might keep my fish tank under 78F if it gets too warm outside.

Thank you in advance. ^_^

2007-07-19 12:53:36 · 6 answers · asked by Jessica M 1 in Fish