Pets - 23 July 2007

I have austrailian shepherds, a red tri female and a blue merle female. I just got a blue merle male, kinda rescued him. Can I breed him to my merle female?

2007-07-23 13:35:12 · 7 answers · asked by Crazy 8 Ranch 2 in Dogs

im getting 8 neon tetra. how mny males and how many females? i know that the females will be harrassed by males so how many do i get?

2007-07-23 13:34:42 · 3 answers · asked by cs313 3 in Fish

Hi,

I have wanted a puppy my whole entire life. I am 12. I found a great Shih-Tzu breeder. Her puppies are $650. I really want one but my mom said no because we don't have enough money, even if we don't get it for 2 months. I really want one and I need money making and convincing ideas. My mom knows I am great with animals because I volunteer at my local shelter and I have a kitty that I love to pieces. She knows I can tackle the responsibility. She's worried when I start school that no one will be home with it. (both my parents work) I told her it would be okay but she said it might get agression problems. I think if I helped with the costs she might agree to it. She is a total dog lover but for some reason is saying no. Someone help please!!

-Jill <3

2007-07-23 13:34:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-07-23 13:29:26 · 14 answers · asked by tinkerbellfairygurl 1 in Cats

I have this big fake tree stump in the middle of my tank that i don't like because all my fish like to hide in it and it is not any fun when you cant see any fish when you look in so how do i get rid of it and what should i replace it with

2007-07-23 13:28:28 · 9 answers · asked by haildabears 2 in Fish

Im thinking about getting one but i dont know which.

2007-07-23 13:26:58 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

one she was kinda abused i think shes skitish and a few of her claws a gone. she is about 2' from head to tail tip and looks to have small features is she young. whats the best food and snacks for her. all and all i think she is very cool and want the best for her and want her to get big. and i heard i can leash walk her. any advice is welcome.

2007-07-23 13:25:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

What age do you think kittens should be separated from their mothers? I just wanted to know, I got my cat at 17 weeks.

2007-07-23 13:24:40 · 4 answers · asked by Optimusprime 3 in Cats

He's a boy by the way. And I like very different names. I already have 3 other cats whose names are Scout, Alibi, and Griffin, just to give you an idea of what names I like.

2007-07-23 13:23:31 · 29 answers · asked by ~Abbey Beth~ 3 in Cats

My Australian Shepherd female really cut her paw pads up badly during a trail ride in the mountains this weekend and can barely walk. I've been opening a vitamin E capsule and putting the oil on her pads, but don't know what else I can do to help her.

2007-07-23 13:23:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a doberman pinscher that is 9 months old. His ears were cropped 6 months ago and one of them will not stand on its own. The vet won't give me an answer and has practically abandoned me. What it looks like to me is that the cut that was made on the ear that won't stand up doesn't have enough cartilage on the side of the ear. If anybody needs more info just ask.

2007-07-23 13:17:03 · 10 answers · asked by rstamb7 1 in Dogs

I have a 4 month old female puppy my neighbor has her brother from the same litter his dog was losing his hair and he took him to the vet they said he had mainge and he probaly inherited it from his mother. My puppy has the same symptoms and I want to know is it inherited and how does a dog get it in the first place?

2007-07-23 13:13:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v391/p...

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

is Elvis a cute name for him?

also does he look healthy?

hes in 1 gallon tank of water...i no he should be in at least 3 gallon but he likes it and hes swimming a lot and i have a few plants in there, and i put a mirror up to his tank occassioaly and he likes it.

2007-07-23 13:11:42 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Every time I turn the lights in the hood on my fish quickly swim behind a rock and stay there until I turn the light off.
Why is that?
Is it better not to turn the hood lights on at all? (I don't have any live plants, so this is not a problem)
Will the fish be harmed if I don't turn the lights on?

2007-07-23 13:06:55 · 9 answers · asked by C-Los 2 in Fish

I have two kittens, brothers , 17 weeks old now. They were neutered five days ago. I chnaged their brand of cat food several weeks ago. Yesterday, one kitten starts to vomit after he eats the new dry cat food and it has continue today. What is the best wet and dry food to give him ? Could he have developed an allergy to the new food and ittook two weeks for it to show symptoms ? Also, when they were neutered, they were given their first rabies shot and their last distemper shot for the year. Could that be why he is sick ? They were neutered on 7/18/2007. Any suggestions and shared experiences reagrding you kitten/cat vomiting and food recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

2007-07-23 13:06:25 · 3 answers · asked by misfit 3 in Cats

I have several that I hate and I don't think I can choose one above the other, as they are ALL EXTREMELY frustrating.

IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER:

1. "I can't afford a vet - what do I do?"
(It's your pet for crying out loud! Take it in anyway and figure something out later!)

2. "I want to breed my dog"
(There are SO MANY "unwanteds" in shelters being euthanized every day - why would someone want to be such an irresponsible contributor to the overwhelming problem there already is?)

3. "I want a free or cheap dog"
(If they can't afford to buy a dog, then you know darn well they won't be able to afford proper care!!)

4. "My dog is pregnant - what do I do?"
(Oh! If they would have only been responsible in the first place, it NEVER would have happened!)

Another thing I find very irritating is people wanting a certain breed, getting it, then having problems with it. THEY SHOULD HAVE DONE THEIR HOMEWORK and made sure that the breed will fit their lifestyle!

2007-07-23 13:04:51 · 36 answers · asked by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 in Dogs

I have a cat who is a little over 15 years old. She has started to urinate and poop much more often (my mom thinks her bladder has stopped functioning) and in places she shouldn't be, she can't eat dry food anymore, her legs are starting to shake very noticeably when she stands still. Other than that, she seems to be healthy, and I don't want to euthanize her, but my parents can't stand her for the above problems AND her history of constant vomiting (she still does). I don't want to lose her, and I don't think she wants to be lost by me... I'm the only one who mutually loves her, and that is the way it has always been. I don't think I'm ready to lose her, and I'm not sure if she's ready, either... I want to be with her when she dies, so she can die in peace. I don't know how I'm going to handle it, though; I had her since I was a baby. I also don't know how I'm going to handle the rest of her time alive, knowing she'll die soon...

2007-07-23 13:04:36 · 5 answers · asked by rokkon 3 in Cats

my two kittens have recently been treated for tapeworms. i am now finding small rice like pieces in my bed. ive read that you will find this where they sleep. my question is are they dead or alive when exiting the kittens? im kind of grossed out! how long will this happen?

2007-07-23 12:58:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

My friend is taking care of a friend's dog. I know for a fact that this dog is part pit bull. Last night my friend's mother was talking to her friend. The dog was on a leash and the dog bit the friend. She broke the skin and drew blood. Today my friend was playing with her dog and the aggresive dog bit my friend's dog. My friend told me that her mother is going to tell the owners when they get back from vacation in 2 weeks that they should have the dog put down. Do you think this is the right thing to do? If not, what else can be done?
Thankyou

2007-07-23 12:56:05 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My parakeet is loosing some of her feathers. She had scaly feet a few weeks ago which is now gone. But she has much less feathers than my other 2 keets. Under her wings and belly have very few feathers, why is this?

2007-07-23 12:53:32 · 5 answers · asked by luckyduck 2 in Birds

i have a baby red eared slider turtle

wat should i feed it

i keep it in a big fancy glass bowl with water and rocks. i have one big rock that sticks out of the water so the turtle can sit on it sumtimes.
so far i've fed it:
fish food (flakes for goldfish)
spinach-lettuce
turlte pellets

and its enjoyed the food i've given him.

wat else can i put in his "cage" to make him more comfortable
is there a toy i can get for it to play with???

THANK U!

2007-07-23 12:51:57 · 5 answers · asked by masadehkids 2 in Reptiles

2007-07-23 12:49:24 · 6 answers · asked by joe p 3 in Fish

Ok I'm going to buy a new glass pot for my fish tomorrow so I left it in a flower pot for about 1 day and its not swimming above to eat or anything ..its staying at the bottom..not even its fins are moving...only moves when i like hit the pot or sumthin
I tried feeding it Bettamin,BloodWorms,using Atison's Betta SPA,feeding it shrimp(eats a little) and some little pellets of fish food..PLease help its a rare green betta(short tailed metallic green scales)

2007-07-23 12:46:32 · 3 answers · asked by dont..trust..me 1 in Fish

My dog just died yesterday and I know that eventually I will get over it, but that could take a long time. Could anyone tell me how I could get over it because I always cry when I think of her and I miss her so much.? Should I get another dog to replace her and be really sad when that dog dies or should I just get a different animal or no animal?

2007-07-23 12:45:56 · 25 answers · asked by Jonas Brother Lover! 2 in Dogs

Well my dog is turning three in november. He was always aggressive from when he was a baby. We've tried to get him out of that habit but it seems to stick. We've tried electric collars (that DON'T hurt him) treats, peanut butter, and now we're turning to the vet in hoping there is some medicine out there to help calm him down. Any suggestions or things we can ask our vet? Right now putting him down or giving him up because of his aggression is NOT an option. Please help!

2007-07-23 12:45:08 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Teach my dog to swim without me pushing him in myself? Because he knows how to swim but how can I teach him to get in the pool by himself?

2007-07-23 12:41:05 · 8 answers · asked by soccerchick 2 in Dogs

okay im pretty sure that shes pregnant but its been so long and she still hasnt had babies shes in a breeding container that traps the babies, so i know shes not eating them, but what is taking her so long to have them? i know it takes up to 27 days but i think its been longer than that? why isnt she having them? theres no reason of her being stressed, everything in the tank is set perfectly and shes being fed... what can i do to fasten up the process, please give me some advice... ive never had a pregnant fish, so this is the first... is it possible she will never give birth to her babies?

2007-07-23 12:39:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

i was thinking instead of deciding on what type of substrate,wheter gravel or sand,i was thinking about put a little bit of both.Any advice on wheter its a good idea or not.Also if how would you recommend cleaning the substrate?

2007-07-23 12:39:01 · 5 answers · asked by charlie lakeo 2 in Fish

I recently set up a new tank, and after putting in the live sand and salt water it's very cloudy. Much more than my previous tank.

Are there any tricks to getting it to clear up faster? Also should my filter be left on or off?

2007-07-23 12:36:43 · 6 answers · asked by I-Love-GM 2 in Fish

Here's a picture, if you can tell which gender mine is, please let me know. =]

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

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

2007-07-23 12:35:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish