Pets - 21 July 2007

A pomeranian dog, around age 1, suddenly acted sick. He started throwing up and acting lethargic. He wanted to stand in his water dish. We moved him inside. He immediately started having bloody diarreah. We moved him to the shower and ran to the store to get some pedialite to keep him hydrated. When we got back he was covered in feces, stank like dog saliva and was unresponsive. His breathing seemed labored. We called the vet, but it was the weekend so we had to wait for the vet to call us back. He died just a few minutes later. Upon inspection of his body, we found that his testicles were dark purple, almost black and when we pressed them lightly, blood came out of his anus. What could have possibly been wrong with him? And, should we be concerned for he health of our other dogs?

2007-07-21 14:03:13 · 8 answers · asked by Sashua P 3 in Dogs

What do they like to eat and what can I feed him? I really need to know, I never had an algae eater before.

2007-07-21 13:36:48 · 9 answers · asked by Kagomey 2 in Fish

I just bought an Oranda Goldfish (I believe thats what they are called.). I currently have him/her in a 1gallon undergravel filtered tank by Top Fin. Sorry, I dont know the exact name. Here's a picture of my fish, and a video. (Don't mind the loud noise in the background of the video, it was from my very noisy air conditioner.)

Video:
http://s198.photobucket.com/albums/aa7/Ali-Brown/fishy/?action=view¤t=8c8727bd.flv

Picture:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa7/Ali-Brown/fishy/100_1003.jpg

Sorry, the picture isn't so good. Chino is a fast swimmer. I will be upgrading to a bigger tank soon. Ok, so what I wanted to know is how many times a week should I clean the tank? Also, sorry if this sounds stupid, but how do you know if a fish is a boy or a girl? Finally, is it normal for a fish to go up to the top of the tank (like in the video) and eat the bubbles? Will he/she get sick from that?

Thanks, Ali.

2007-07-21 13:34:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I have a 5week old choc. lab that is very thin and boney, my husband got him froma breeder. I took him to the vet and he has quit a few parasites. He is on meds. but still only eats in the morning and seems lathargic most of the day. Very little water. Help!

2007-07-21 13:30:58 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My kids have this rabbit that we got about a month ago. Here lately she has been chewing on just about anything she can get her teeth on. She is litter box trained so we let her have run of the house and for the past several days she is chewing on everything. Last night I left a book I was reading on the bed and when I went to another room for a few minutes I came back and half the cover was chewed off--and swallowed. I have no idea why she is doing this. She has salt and mineral blocks in her cage along with wood chew toys and her feed. So if you have heard of this or if you have had this happen any help would be greatly appreciated.....

2007-07-21 13:30:02 · 10 answers · asked by steeler_chic 3 in Other - Pets

So, I'm getting a dog next month, its a show dog and we thought that might be a lot to handle so we decided on a co-ownership. We get the dog for 1/2 price, we get to keep it at our house and we both get to take it to shows.

But, last week we talked about a dog training thing for me to attend with him. I cant drive, so my dad said I could ride with him, but since they dont know the guy that well they wanted met to bring a friend along. I told the breeder that I MIGHT be able to come. But, then my friend cancelled out and my dad wouldnt let me go with the breeder alone. So, I told him I couldnt go. He wrote back in an email to me mad and dissapointed saying that reservations were already submitted and he was wondering how a co-ownership would work if I have already dropped on something important.

I told him the reason I couldnt go was because of a prior commitment, but now what do I say because I'm afraid he might get mad and not let us have the dog. What should I say to him?

2007-07-21 13:29:42 · 14 answers · asked by Blaire 3 in Dogs

I have an almost three year old cat with a recurring eye problem. After much research on my part - both about felines with herpes and finding a competent veterinarian - we are fairly certain my spayed female has herpes. We have decided to try treatment with Vet Viralys l-lysine powder. Unfortunately, my cat is not terribly interested in eating food with the powder mixed in.

Is there another way to deliver the powder? Perhaps suspended in a liquid and delivered orally with a syringe? She is a very picky eater, and we can't get her to eat any human food, and she has turned away from any wet food we mix this powder in to. She also is quite uncooperative with paste-like medicines, so I do not have high hopes for the l-lysine gel, plus since I already bought the powder, I'd like to try to use that.

2007-07-21 13:28:20 · 15 answers · asked by Steph Gas 3 in Cats

How long does a puppy have to be on puppy formula (milk) before you take them off and introduce them to regular dog food??

2007-07-21 13:24:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-07-21 13:23:56 · 11 answers · asked by Druski 1 in Birds

I have a 10-gallon fish tank. No matter how much I clean it, algae just keeps growing back. I have tried snails and algae eating fish, which harldy help. I don't keep the fish tank light on very much (said to promote algae growth). I usually end up scrubbing it with an algae scrubber, but that just makes the tank murky and I end up having to scrub it again in a couple of days. I don't overfeed my fish (mostly guppies, so what could be the cause of this? And is there any easier way to remove algae than scrubbing it every couple of days? By the way, this isn't just a little algae, it's a lot that covers all sides of the tank, the plants and other ornaments, and the stones on the bottom. Please help me.

2007-07-21 13:23:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-07-21 13:14:02 · 5 answers · asked by FuzzyMonster 2 in Fish

I have two large dogs that love to "Protect" the house (so to speak). (Barking at every animal humaningly possible!!)

Well one of my dogs is no trouble when we walk it on the leash she is very well behaved, but my other dog (Golden Ret/German Shep mix) goes CRAZY! She is a large powerful dog and we don't know what to do.
If she sees a cat she chases it, another dog, she chases it. She isn't a bad or mean dog, I guess the hunting instinct in her takes over.
We had a normal collar and we had it as tight as we could, but when something goes by, she managed to squeeze out of that (and took us about an hour to get her back. She's 7 and still acts like a puppy no matter how much we repermand her or anything)
We recently got a choker and we are scared to walk her on it because she literally chokes herself to an extreme that we are scared. Like, literally choking that she gags, she gets so excited and just runs and it's crazy.
My question is how do we calm her down??

2007-07-21 12:58:28 · 16 answers · asked by pitbull_718 2 in Dogs

but my mom like those dogs
only if they don't shed or
are super small. what breed will please them?!?!

2007-07-21 12:57:04 · 20 answers · asked by Maddi O 1 in Dogs

I want a bunny so bad! and i might be getting one! yay me!

2007-07-21 12:52:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2007-07-21 12:49:57 · 9 answers · asked by Salvador M 2 in Birds

My female cat has just has kittens about 2 months ago. Shes not in heat, at least not that I can tell. Shes not acting different at all. She doesn't even reacct when he tryies to mount her. I have to punish him. He jumps on her and does the usual of biting the neck and so on, but hes really hurting her. She meows in pain and I have to pull him off her. I dont know understand why he keeps doing it. Ive even punished him and he continues to do it. Im afriad hes going to hurt her bad. Hes a very large cat....and shes a very very small female. Shes fragile. Why is he doing this? what can I do to make him stop?

2007-07-21 12:48:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I have the feeling they were eggs; my male betta seemed to really take an interest in them. He began to make a bubble nest and was showing off for my female.

2007-07-21 12:46:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Please, no "That's cruel" and that sort of thing. Just give me an age answer.

2007-07-21 12:39:54 · 14 answers · asked by Southern Sweetheart 3 in Dogs

2007-07-21 12:37:07 · 14 answers · asked by anuj m 1 in Cats

HE is always doing pee or number 2 under my bed what can I do or buy to make him stop doing there?

2007-07-21 12:35:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have four black lab males puppies who are about 10 weeks old, everyday its the same fighting either between 2 of them or all four like a wild pack of wolves! The only thing that seems to calm them down is their KONG toy filled with peanut butter, but thats only temporally. Is their anything else I can do?

2007-07-21 12:30:55 · 7 answers · asked by DJ 6 in Dogs

i am 14 and my dad is making alot of jokes that I don't understand.PLEASE HELP

2007-07-21 12:25:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

What will happen if I put my betta in the dark with no light,but i feed it,for like 1 month? will it be more aggressive?

2007-07-21 12:12:49 · 5 answers · asked by dont..trust..me 1 in Fish

We have a 22wk mastiff who is already around 60 lbs and looks very intimidating but is really a big baby. She loves to bark at people, especially our neighbors when they are walking around in their yards. Her bark is very loud and I think we are scaring our neighbors. We just moved in and don't know them yet and I feel we are making a bad impression. She loves people and is just trying to say hi. Any ideas on how to get her to settle a bit. Her breed is part guard so she is being protective too. It seems she just gets so excited (her butt shakes constantly) she can't calm down. Any help?

2007-07-21 12:12:18 · 8 answers · asked by Diane S 1 in Dogs

i think i need to clean my bunnies ears,
but i don't know how,

help!??? :\

2007-07-21 12:07:29 · 4 answers · asked by Snuggle 1 in Other - Pets

2007-07-21 11:56:09 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I want this dog. Hes a australian blue heeler and is 7 weeks old. I know how to take care of Puppies and my mom has agreed to the dog but does not want to spend the money. He is a $347 adoption fee. If i saved up that much i could pay the fee and my mom can pay for the supplies.

How can I work for this kind of money? I do not baby sit. I dont like kids, and i dont have time. I am at my barn with my horse alot. I dont think i can get money by the barn but I want this dog. How can i work for it? Im not old enough to legally get a job. So any suggestions

2007-07-21 11:53:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

hi my mother has had regular tank gold fish for 3 years now they are pretty big but how long do the gold fish live? does my mom have super gold fish or what

2007-07-21 11:41:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

i just got back from a 5 week vacation, my familiy was caring for my fish while i was gone... ...... its been about 8 weeks since a water change, all kinds of alge are growing, one of the fish has a funky fungal infection, some fish are missing, and i CANT change the water until monday. what can i buy from petco, petsmart, or walmart that can bring my aqarium down to better conditions for the next couple of days? i need a temporary solution to my problem! ......... please? any help? i CANNOT change the water until monday.

2007-07-21 11:37:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-07-21 11:30:40 · 9 answers · asked by Amber L 1 in Fish