Pets - 22 July 2007

Sounds more like a question for puppies, but my two kittens are about 4 months old now and very happy and active. They have lots of toys but still find things to make toys that I would prefer they wouldn't.

They get into the bathrooms occasionally and unroll toilet paper, chewing the majority of it to a state where all I can do is throw it out. I have tried keeping in on shelves out of reach, but they still manage to get to it. I try to keep the door closed even when the bathroom is not in use, but I have guests (and kids) over so they often get in anyway. I store rolls not in use in a box under the sink, so they can not get to them. Keeping it out of sight is difficult when I have guests!

I can't spray anything on the roll(s), is there anyway I can show them this is not a toy that they will understand?

2007-07-22 02:32:01 · 22 answers · asked by Zamaza 3 in Cats

I have had my cat for 4 years...I just recently fell behind on her shots. I have noticed behavior changes in her in the last two days...being very aggressive (where she used to be very calm) and loss of appetite.Also, my boyfriend (who the cat did love to death) was scratched by her last night after she hissed at him. I just got a puppy 5 days ago and assumed it was due to that but she was being calm around the pup until two days ago...shes an indoor and outdoor car and i stay in a rural area...What are the chances she has rabies without exhibiting any other rabies symptoms??

2007-07-22 02:25:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Is it possible to have a weird connection with animals? Dogs seem to understand what I say. I am like the animal whisperer. A turtle was in a glass cage banging his head to the corner. Everyone was trying to make him stop. I walked over there and moved my finger from the corner to the middle of the cage. I said simply "No, your not gonna escape!" he lifted his head and walked away. Am I a freak? Help! Am I not normal?

2007-07-22 02:20:44 · 8 answers · asked by Cookie 3 in Other - Pets

He is urinating in the air directly onto the stalks and leaves--not on the ground around it.

2007-07-22 02:06:37 · 5 answers · asked by K H 2 in Cats

One died yesterday - a female guppy. Today, this male guppy looks so depressed - it keeps hanging around the top position and barely swim unless I approach him. I'm running out of ideas as to how to take good care of my guppies. Partial water change didn't work....I changed the filter today. Used that vacuunm thing-o and barely suck up the dirt...
I shouldn't have bought them - maybe they would have lived longer and happier...seeing them dieing just makes me so depressed.

2007-07-22 01:51:24 · 7 answers · asked by jimmy 3 in Fish

I have a very small home with limited space. No basement. Any creative ideas on how to hide a cat liter box so that it isn't in the open for all to see? My indoor cat uses it often and it's really yucky. It is an automatic one.

2007-07-22 01:41:34 · 5 answers · asked by MAUR 1 in Cats

im trying to find out what breed my cat is, she is mainly white with black patches, she has longish hair but i dont think she would be classed as a "longhair" breed, and i dont really know enough about cats to say anymore!
i have some pictures of her so if anyone can help i can send one to you?
thanks

2007-07-22 01:38:26 · 25 answers · asked by ? 2 in Cats

2007-07-22 01:36:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

was thinking of getting a german shepherd...are they good pets to have?

2007-07-22 01:30:42 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

We are in a time of animal liberation and animal rights. I feel that cats should have the vote; that is, if I have one cat, I should get 1.5 votes to vote his interests; if I have two cats, I should get 2 votes, etc. I have 3 cats: my Abyssinian, who is a Muslim, feels there should be Sharia law enforced for those who harm cats or fellow animals; that is, hands should be cut off for hurting a cat; the penalty should be death for those who kill animals. My Burmese, who is a Buddhist, feels that we could lead these evil doers to enlightenment. Mr. Paws, my American mixed, is a Libertarian. Cats should definitely have voting rights.

2007-07-22 01:04:54 · 18 answers · asked by OsamaBenLandlord 3 in Cats

What kind of newt can live with other types of fish..and the tankd is deep...if i put a floating island will it prevend my newt from drowning

2007-07-22 01:04:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

When handling these type of horses, what method/approach do you use? I have heard of a few and I am curious.

E.g are you calm and unemotional, and "punsih" them by making the back up if being silly while leading, are you neutral and if the horse plays up give him a few warnings and then a loud(with a firm whack of the crop) telling off so the point is taken?
Do you ignore what they are doing, act like its normal and basically drag them along? Or anything else?

Please tell me which you use and why you think it is best. Probably not as much spirited, but spoiled and bossy(not vicious)

2007-07-22 00:30:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Horses