Pets - 22 July 2007

Sometimes my dog comes into the house with rocks and flowers and dirt and tree branches and my parents always get mad at it because it gets the house dirty. My dad hits my dog to punish him but that doesnt seem to work. Neither does yelling at it. He always reacts by barking at us and biting us and it hurts like hell. What should i do?

2007-07-22 17:08:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a cat that is 14 years old. He never goes out, gets baths regularly, and is secluded upstairs with practically no contact except me and one other cat, that also doesn't go out, gets baths, and I am very clean, I do not allow people to come upstairs unless they take their shoes off, downstairs first. I really have very little company at all. The cats are practically alone with me. I know I do not have ringworm anywhere on my body. He was diagnosed 2 weeks age with ringworm, I am shocked and upset. How did this happen? I have thought over and over. No clue, except one. In my basement is a tanning bed, and my sister lays in it about twice a week. She has had toenail fungus for about a year now, and has took Lamisil, continuously, but still has it. Occasionally after she gets out of the bed, she comes upstairs, barefooted. Could this have given my cat ring worm? She would be furious if I accused her , she thinks it cant be caught from her. Does anyone know if that would be possible?

2007-07-22 17:07:02 · 4 answers · asked by linda s 1 in Cats

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v391/puppy_masker/elviss.jpg

in the picture, however, you cant see, but he has blue eyes & a light blue torso

is Elvis a cute name for him?

2007-07-22 17:04:33 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I understand there are different corals and methods so I guess I’m asking on various methods and coral species. Like what’s one of the fastest corals to propagate? And what’s one of the easiest?

2007-07-22 17:01:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I have this gross fuzzy dark green algae in my tank and i heard that the siamese algae eater can fix my problem. The algae is really really hard to get off. I have to rip it off with my fingers cause scurbbing can't get the job done.

2007-07-22 16:59:20 · 4 answers · asked by Olie 1 in Fish

What are some premium brands of flaked fish food that I can feed my discus. They don't eat just flaked food, they mainly eat frozen bloodworms, and occasionally live brine shrimp or live blackworms.

2007-07-22 16:59:15 · 2 answers · asked by Ryan N 3 in Fish

I think he may be a yorkie, Bu I'm not sure!

2007-07-22 16:56:40 · 9 answers · asked by staciemorrow 1 in Dogs

so scince cats are color blinded can they tell if a light is on...should i leave a light on for my kitten?

2007-07-22 16:54:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

We have two bettas and the older one has bubbles on top of the water but the other one does'nt? What are they from and why are they there? Thanks for the help

2007-07-22 16:52:39 · 5 answers · asked by luvbears9I 1 in Fish

My 2 year old labrador has always had hip issues. When he was a newborn puppy he could walk. The vet told us that his femur was underdeveloped. However, he did walk but was a very late bloomer. Now he is limping badly. He cannot put any pressure on his leg. But he will let me touch it. Is it hip displasia or something worse?

2007-07-22 16:51:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

thanks for your help

2007-07-22 16:50:45 · 3 answers · asked by Moore55 4 in Fish

2007-07-22 16:45:30 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-07-22 16:44:32 · 20 answers · asked by DJK 1 in Cats

2007-07-22 16:44:13 · 8 answers · asked by morninstar25 1 in Cats

Back in August of 2006 our little boxer died of parvo. We got Rocket from a neighbors friend that had him and didnt want him. He was up to date on shots. Soon after getting him(less than 2 weeks) he got sick and he died of parvo. We were all very crushed and our family especially our boys misses him to this day. We found out later he picked up the virus from the apartments the other people resided in. We would LOVE to get a new pup but we dont know if its safe here. We really dont want to take the chance. When would it be safe to bring a dog into our home? We are military so we move alot. Would it be safe for us to get a new Boxer on our next move? Or is it still too risky? We have bleached and disinfected everything.We are so sad and want a dog badly but absolutey do not want to risk losing another pup. Thank you.

2007-07-22 16:37:37 · 7 answers · asked by Lonnie L 1 in Dogs

Hello, I am new with aquariums. Actually, I've never had one. I have heard of people talking about Nitries, Nitrates, pH levels, Alkalinity, and Hardness. What does all of this mean. What is recommended and how can I test it or change it? I have been doing research but I couldn't find any answers directly. Please help me, any help is appreciated.

2007-07-22 16:36:50 · 4 answers · asked by Gam3r333 2 in Fish

what would you get?

thanks

2007-07-22 16:34:38 · 10 answers · asked by Moore55 4 in Fish

I have a tree frog named Sparky and i use mulch in his tank. After I completely change the substrate in the tank and thoroughly clean out the tank, (despite using a different brand of mulch) in a couple of weeks I notice teeny tiny white bugs crawling around in the substrate. They don't seem to be harming Sparky but I'm not sure. What are they, where do they come from and what can I do to get rid of them?

2007-07-22 16:23:09 · 6 answers · asked by Jacqueline 2 in Reptiles

exactly what tools and pumps do i need to start up a 55 gallon saltwater aquarium. and how much would would it cost ? im experienced with freshwater and am looking to change to saltwater..all help is appreciated

2007-07-22 16:22:31 · 3 answers · asked by Chris L 1 in Fish

2007-07-22 16:18:19 · 2 answers · asked by alvin c 2 in Fish

No bleeding or teeth marks. Help i'm scared

2007-07-22 16:17:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

My mom is finally letting me get a puppy this year ( I'm 11). She is going to have everyone help out with the puppy but I am going to be the owner. I was planning on getting a Weimaraner. I've done research about the breed but does anyone have experience with them? If so, would you recommend that they be in a house with regularly visiting children 3 and 5? They are very active children and enjoy playing outside with our 1 1/2 year old altered female American White Shepherd who is VERY friendly towards all living things except for small and furries. Lol. If you have a Weimaraner or know someone with one, what brand and type of food do they feed it and are they happy with the results? I was thinking of getting Royal Canin. Is this food any good?
I am also open to other breed suggestions and food suggestions. We have a large house that the dogs would live in with a 1-2 acre yard and a little dog agility set. Lol. We may move to a house with even more space and a pool with near 2-3 acres.

2007-07-22 16:14:11 · 10 answers · asked by Dream Pei!!! 3 in Dogs

Ok here they are:
Amonia is about 0- .25
nitrite is 20 - 40
nitrite is 1.0 about
it has been set up for about a week. Any ideas on lowering it? I just did a 40% water change and added TLC bacteria. I also started the tank with bira-spira.

2007-07-22 16:12:12 · 5 answers · asked by lyd285 2 in Fish

he has'nt made a bowel movement for a couple of days.I love my cat dearly but right now taking him to a vet will be expensive.Is there anything i can do at home to make him better.

2007-07-22 16:12:11 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

75 gal tank
i have 4 turbosnails
about 6 other variuos snails (all small)
horse shoe crab
about 8 various other crabs
1 camel back shrimp
1 peppermint shrimp

is this too much too little or what

2007-07-22 16:07:38 · 4 answers · asked by lineman 1 in Fish

I always love seemingly amazing stories of the sense of understanding and protection a dog can offer. Here's an article of interest:
http://enews.earthlink.net/article/top?guid=20070722/46a2d640_3ca6_15526200707221292684513

2007-07-22 16:06:22 · 5 answers · asked by bfwh218 4 in Dogs

I dont think you will be walking so nothing?

2007-07-22 16:04:14 · 5 answers · asked by Brittany 2 in Fish

I have been taking her temp. twice a day for the last week. Her temp was reading 100.1 to 100.4 for days then I took her temp. this morning and it was 101.3 but to night it was only 99.2 is she close to delivery or is her temp. just flexuating? is taking the temp. the most acurate way to tell if she's going into labor or is there a better way to be able to tell if she's going to have the puppies?

2007-07-22 16:02:30 · 8 answers · asked by Jason S 2 in Dogs

The vet said 1/4 cup 3 times a day, but he always seems hungry, and it doesn't seem like it fills him up.

We feed him beneful, which I know is not a good dog food. It's what the breeder was feeding him, I'll switch his food within the next month.

2007-07-22 16:00:36 · 12 answers · asked by Adriana 4 in Dogs

I keep hearing it but i have know Idea!

2007-07-22 16:00:15 · 4 answers · asked by Brittany 2 in Fish