Pets - 24 July 2007

So I was having a problem with my fish dying everytime I did a water change. I boycotted cleaning my tank and have gone for 2 months now without cleaning, just topping the water off and have had no fatalities. I'm getting green algae and my snail isn't enough to clean it. What's a good algae eater that won't get too big? Does anyone else go this long without changing the water?

2007-07-24 13:56:01 · 9 answers · asked by ♥Pretty♥ ♥Kitty♥ 7 in Fish

its black and white and a female

2007-07-24 13:55:49 · 10 answers · asked by kristiemay m 1 in Other - Pets

I'd like to know more about them... Do they get along with kids/other animals? Do they bark excessively/run away? I know that they need a fenced yard. What kinds of behavior/medical problems have you had with your own? I have done some research, but I also know there are just some things breed websites aren't going to tell you. I have a 1 year old daughter and I am planning eventually to have more kids. My Saint Bernards have been excellent with my daughter, so I know that giant breeds aren't necessarily a problem just because of size. If anyone has a suggestion for another giant breed that would be good with small children, I'm open to suggestions. And by giant breed, I mean the breed standard over 100 lbs...... I am a vet tech, and I just don't see many giant breed dogs.....1 Saint Bernard other than my 2, A couple Great Danes, and 1 Bullmastiff.

2007-07-24 13:55:17 · 3 answers · asked by coolcowgirl83 2 in Dogs

i got it 4 days ago and iv offered it feeder guppies and earthworms ? what else should i try because its not showing any interest

2007-07-24 13:46:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Okay. I came home one day to see my littel brothers betta with large puffy eyebulls going out on each side and one weighs more than the other so he is allways on a slant, but know it has gotten worse he can hardly move and when he tries to move he falls over and most of the time he has hes just lieing up strat not moving. What should I do ? I don`t want him to die hes the cutest pink crowtail betta ever !

2007-07-24 13:44:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

It also can't poop or pee - ever. And it has to spit out golden eggs and make me a million dollars. Oh, and I'm going to get rid of it as soon as I find a better dog. And I'll probably breed it 700 times just to see what it makes.
Good Idea??

I am so sick of these questions!! ANYONE ELSE?

2007-07-24 13:39:01 · 23 answers · asked by Shanna 7 in Dogs

I have an Oscar that is about 6-7" long and he is in a 55 gallon tank. I went to purchase a Plecostomus today and the lady at the pet store said I should only be feeding the Oscar once a day. I have been feeding him two times a day like it says on the directions on the food. The only complaint I have is that there is a lot of algae on the tank that is the reason I went for the little sucker fish. So, how much does this guy need to eat and how often??

2007-07-24 13:35:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

can you feed a really big for his age eight month old red eared slider a guppie or any sort of fish

2007-07-24 13:27:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

I don't know which one he has, but he's been biting at his butt and back legs for a few days now...and today he's been whining and snapping at his backside. I don't see anything on him when I search him but I still don't want to not do anything.

2007-07-24 13:19:53 · 14 answers · asked by BLaQue 2 in Dogs

I have a 4-months old malchi (chihuahua and maltese mix) who is getting to be dominant/aggressive. When I try to get near her toys, she growls and doesn't let me any nearer. The same goes when she has food. I try to correct this behavior but I can never seem to get near her. I try to take her toy or food that is causing the dominance but she attempts to bite me. Many said to put her on the ground (to show I'm the leader) and hold her there till she quiets down but once more she bites me. She seems to have a bit of a biting problem for when I pet sometimes, she growls and she snaps at me. Any suggestions on what I should do? Please don't say obedience class for I already know that as an option.

2007-07-24 13:15:50 · 6 answers · asked by Blah 2 in Dogs

I run my dog and I come back drenched in sweat and that little guy just gets a little water and he is good to go.

2007-07-24 13:15:25 · 8 answers · asked by Slightball 2 in Dogs

2007-07-24 13:14:51 · 5 answers · asked by cara c 1 in Reptiles

does anyone have an australian terrier? if so, what are some good and bad things about them, also any recomendations for a good breeder would be awesome! thanks so much!!!

2007-07-24 13:11:54 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

We just recently got a new kitten from the pound. She is about 3-4 months old and was fixed about 2 days ago.
We've had 1 cat for a little over a year now (she was about 3 months old when we got her). We brought the young kitten home yesterday and have kept her in our extra room at night. When we put these cats together, the older one stalks the younger one as if she was prey. She swats and hisses at the younger cat. Occasionally, it'll appear as if they're playing..but that doesn't last very long. Our older cat gets mad when we try and pet her and seems jealous towards the younger one. Will this end? The younger cat crys LOUDLY when we lock her in our extra room; I'm assuming that's just cause she's young and is scared/lonely.
Our older cat's eyes get really wide (and dialated) when she watched the kitten walk around..obviously the kitten is afraid and folds it's ears back and hisses when approached by our older cat.
Please help!

2007-07-24 13:07:32 · 9 answers · asked by Knight of Oceans 2 in Cats

She is very sweet and very well behaved. She is a whippet mix and 5 months old but she LOVES people and jumps all over them and me when she see them. Any suggestions as to how to train her not to do this. I tell her no but she is like ADD dog. She doesn't focus very long. Help!

2007-07-24 13:04:32 · 16 answers · asked by CrazygirlDD 4 in Dogs

I have a 10 mo. old Walker Coonhound. Is it normal for him to still be biting at this age?

2007-07-24 13:02:28 · 24 answers · asked by halynr1500 2 in Dogs

i don't know why but all of a suden my cats are crapping on the carpet and they don't do it then they will stop for a while then they will start craping on the carpet again. does anybody know why and how i can stop it?

2007-07-24 12:59:52 · 6 answers · asked by supdawg 2 in Cats

just a quick question

2007-07-24 12:54:26 · 10 answers · asked by Moore55 4 in Fish

I just noticed some orange coming up on some of my live rock. i was reading about CLOD and was wondering if anyone may have more info on how to cure it or get rid of it. All my levels are right where they should be except my calcium dropped to about 350 where i normally keep it around 400-420. Thought this was normal though since i recently added a new decent sized brain coral so i just figured it was time to start dosing more calcium being that i have more corals. So if anyone has any good info or has ever gotten this any info would be greatly appreciated.

2007-07-24 12:50:25 · 4 answers · asked by craig 5 in Fish

yesterday i started tretment now today the plants seem to have what looks like cotton on them (which im guessing is the ick ) ithe temp is at 80 and all fish also have the cotton loking film on the what if i "wash the fish will it reduce their chances of dying should i do a water change everyday until they get better

2007-07-24 12:43:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

they swim around for a min then comes back to the corner and stay there till 5-15 mins?

2007-07-24 12:42:31 · 9 answers · asked by Jennifer 1 in Fish

i know its a stupid question but humans can get it so y cant animals? i mean they test our shampoo and allthat good stuff on animals b4 they say its safe for us to use so......

2007-07-24 12:40:38 · 9 answers · asked by *DESTEN! D@WN* 2 in Dogs

He was missing for three days and came back barely able to put weight on the leg with no visible injury. He has gotten better but cannot jump or climb easily and frequently has to rest. He is a big cat: tall, long and hefty w/o being fat so the injury will likely not heal properly. Is there any remedy short of a vet visit which I cannot afford? Maybe baby aspirin daily or something else?

2007-07-24 12:39:26 · 3 answers · asked by boudongmama 1 in Cats

I really want to buy a hedgehog. I live in Mobile AL and am soon moving to Auburn AL. I have researched hedgehogs and I am ready to make this decision, but don't know where to buy one. Does anyone have any suggestions?

2007-07-24 12:36:52 · 4 answers · asked by So Simple 2 in Other - Pets

someone told me that it would do that , yeterday i started tretment now today the plants seem to have what looks like cotton on them (which im guessing is the ick ) ithe temp is at 80 and all fish also have the cotton loking film on the what if i "wash the fish will it reduce their chances of dying should i do a water change everyday until they get better

2007-07-24 12:32:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

fatal and required the cat to be put down the vet said. She is broken up by the fact that the cats head had to be decapitated to get sent off to the lab for results. Now when they bury him, they will just bury the body and the head is off at some lab somewhere here in Ohio. She is busted up over this. I told her that the body is just a vessel for the spirit and soul, and he is now in heaven, his spirit, do you agree?

2007-07-24 12:30:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

We have a new tank and have dechlorinated the water and added bacteria and plants. The temperature is 25 degrees and we have an electric filter, an airstone and a light. We added two guppies and 12 neon tetras. All were fine until the next day when the tetras were found lodged in plants, ornaments, gravel etc. Most were dead. The few that were left alive were listless and bobbing around the tank carried by the currents - only capable of twitching. Over the course of today the two guppies have sunk to the bottom of the tank, becoming listless. They are now lying on their sides and occasionally turning upside down. Can anyone suggest why this has happened and how can I prevent it from happrning again?

2007-07-24 12:29:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

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I'm really feeling sorry for everyone who has fleas right now because I just got through having one the worst flea problems I think I've ever had. Here's what I did to get rid of them so hopefully it will work for you.
Mix lysol and hot water in a spray bottle (half and half of each) and spray everything in your house that cannot be washed. Lysol, come to find out, kills flea eggs and flea larvae on contact. They start bleeding immediately-its weird.
If possible, wash everything that can be washed in hot water. If you have dark clothes that youd rather not wash in hot water, wash them in warm water.
search fleas its the second entry

2007-07-24 12:09:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2007-07-24 12:02:49 · 8 answers · asked by Amber 1 in Fish

he's a fantail goldfish, and he's orange with little white spots on him.

2007-07-24 11:57:58 · 35 answers · asked by wakeupcall4 3 in Fish