Pets - 24 July 2007

i have a tester kit...and my water PH is 7.7.....which is too high for my fishies.....and i have this product thats supposed to lower the ph down to 7.....but i didnt work......and i changed like 1/4 of the water today.....and my tank is 20 gallons

2007-07-24 11:49:29 · 13 answers · asked by trl. 5 in Fish

why is dog fighting any worse then hunting a deer or catching a fish or even stomping a bug. its like prejudice with animals some animals are better than others to people and Michael Vick is gonna get 6 yrs possibly how many years do you get if you just hunt a deer during the wrong season?

2007-07-24 11:45:54 · 6 answers · asked by Best Answers 3 in Dogs

So we got our puppy about six or seven weeks ago. For the first two weeks my brother and I werent home during the day b/c we're in grade school. Therefore, she was home alone all day. Since school left out someome has been with her all day. For the past two weeks (aprox) she has become increasingly jealous of my father. Whenever he comes home from work she flips out. When I hug my father, she whines. When my father and my mother kiss, she even barks. Yesterday, I was showing my dad some pictures (we were standing close) she started to bark and whine. Trixie (our puppy) turns two next month. We got her from our nearby SPCA, and shes a golden lab. Do you have any ideas on how we can keep our puppy from being so jealous? Because she gets so wound up when he gets home, our hardwood floors are getting ruined. Any advice?

2007-07-24 11:44:08 · 8 answers · asked by AshleyMarie 4 in Dogs

I'm looking for a small sized water turtle, what different types are there? How big does the habitat I provide have to be? Are they easy to care for? Also, are the tanks expensive?

2007-07-24 11:41:51 · 10 answers · asked by Jenna 2 in Reptiles

I just got two, and I don't know!

2007-07-24 11:41:49 · 15 answers · asked by John Smith 2 in Fish

umm i have a tank and ive never checked the ph or anything. in a beginner and my 7 mollies had babies. i have then in a breeder net thingie but i want to learn propper tank care and management.
ur advice will really help
thanks

2007-07-24 11:41:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

If pitbulls were soooo baaad, why would the good Lord have created them???? Huuuuh???

2007-07-24 11:39:15 · 23 answers · asked by Rahaaa 3 in Dogs

I just got a python from a friend and i do not know if i should feed it now or later in the month. I also want to know how much lighting he should get because he is in a tank that I once kept my iguana in and someone told me that they need a lot less light than an iguana.

2007-07-24 11:35:59 · 4 answers · asked by DodgersFAN 2 in Reptiles

im gettig my GF a dog and I need to know what breed is best. also what is the general price range of the dog?

2007-07-24 11:33:29 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I think my two female rats I bought from Petco are pregnant. So I will be keeping one of them in the big cage I have now and I need another for the other one. Cuz I read that you shouldnt keep to pregnant females in one cage or they will fight over the babies and hurt them on accident. But the cage I just bought was so expensive and I dont wanna buy another one because I need to be saving the money for when the babies come here. I was thinking of making a big one. Does anyone know of a good site that sells big cages for cheap or shows you how to make big cages? I live in Glendale,AZ by the way. Thanks everyone. Oh yah by the way why I want a big cage is because I want my rats to have a nice home. I hate when people cramp their rats in small cages, its sad. Thanks

2007-07-24 11:31:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

can they withstand living in a cycling tank? ammonia and nitrate levels?

2007-07-24 11:31:15 · 8 answers · asked by cs313 3 in Fish

I have an approx 1 1/2 yr old shepherd mix female puppy/dog up for adoption. I've tried craigslist....I've emailed several "no-kill" shelters and they haven't responded....I've tried local ads...everything. This dog is gorgeous. She's mixed with a smaller breed (like a chow) so she's skinny, but strong...long, but thin....and sweeter than any dog I've ever met. She's a big baby...has to sleep in a bed, has to "eat with us" (as in she'll only eat from her bowl if we are sitting at the table near her eating)...she's a big lovable sweetheart and needs a good home.
You are wondering why I need to adopt her out if she's so wonderful, right? I rescued her from someone else who rescued her. I had NO idea that my daughter and I would develop allergies! It's been very very hard and if it was just me...I'd suffer, but I can't put my daughter through this.
I am asking a VERY small re-homing fee to ensure she goes to the MOST loving home. I will NOT tolerate anything less.

Help!

2007-07-24 11:29:37 · 8 answers · asked by echickaboo99 2 in Dogs

My brother always torments the dog after 4 yrs of living with him. The dog bites him to do self defense but the bro wont be doing anything and hell growl at him. I want some justification. I dont think he should go away if hes defending himself.

2007-07-24 11:24:29 · 32 answers · asked by Black Widow 1 in Dogs

would love one day to get an old english have always wanted one from a kid no other breed would do, i have read up on them in general are they infact passive dogs and good with kids to anyone who owns one im just waiting for the right time im in rented house and not allowed dogs, maybe one day my circumstances will change

2007-07-24 11:23:18 · 9 answers · asked by suzie 3 in Dogs

2007-07-24 11:22:40 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-07-24 11:21:58 · 4 answers · asked by C-Los 2 in Fish

Hi

i have a 1yr yr old high fin which is approximatly 10inch. He has been in a community tank from day one. However i recently just had him and a spiny eel in a tank as we are moving.

Recently the plec has become aggresive towards the eel even though theyve been together for the yr. I introduced a 14" senosedontis and well it was like a flammin world war. In the end i had to take the senosedontis back out.

Now the plec is 100% aggresive towards the eel. Any idea why and if this will calm off?

2007-07-24 11:15:13 · 4 answers · asked by COLIN 1 in Fish

I have a 7 yr old basset hound. He has always been a lil coward I guess you would say(well unless he's behind a gate lol) I mean a couple months ago the repair man came over to fix our shower and the dog just sat there and shook. But today the lil girl I watch and her grandma walked in while I was sitting on my bed(they always just walk in I leave the door unlocked for them) and he just started barking and howling and growling at them I had to have him calm down and show him that they were ok its just weired behavior for him he is scared of everything and only barks at the sheets and pillows lol


Could this be because I'm pregnant I mean he hasn't been treating me any different well he'll try and cuddle with me more often but thats a whole other story

2007-07-24 11:13:56 · 4 answers · asked by ?????? 3 in Dogs

I have a regular algae eater (the kind you can get a the local pet store that costs no more than $3). One of my gold fish died and before I could take it out of the tank the algae eater started to eat it. Is this normal or do I need to get special food for the algae eater?

2007-07-24 11:11:21 · 10 answers · asked by knotteegurl101 2 in Fish

This is a repost from earlier. Thought I might get some more infomative answers by posting it again.

How long does it take for drift wood to stop floating?
I bought some drift wood at the lps the other day and I've been soaking it for days now. It's still floating. Did I just buy the wrong kind? I know some types never get water logged and will always float. It didn't say what kind it was but could it be cedar? It kinda smells like cedar- but just faintly? Anyway, how long do you usually have to soak drift wood before it becomes water logged and will sink?

2007-07-24 11:08:57 · 2 answers · asked by Tina N 4 in Fish

I am doing a project for the Veterinary Tech class and need info on submissive urination in dogs... any info will help. thanks!

2007-07-24 11:06:22 · 3 answers · asked by Ash 2 in Dogs

We have had our tom cat for about 8 years now,he was two when we got him from somebody who wanted shut of him,he has been one heck of a character....if i go for a walk he will go with me and stay by my side as if he is on a lead but the strange thing about him is he loves to fight with dogs....he gets into some right scraps and i think he has been lucky so far not to get him self injured badly...does your cat fight with dogs

2007-07-24 11:04:27 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

He is loving and even tempered and doesn't scare easily. Very easy going. Will sit on lap and sleep in bed and likes to play. He is also gray. Neutered male a little fat though.

2007-07-24 10:59:28 · 6 answers · asked by sgregory1522 3 in Cats

Why do dogs walk and pee?

2007-07-24 10:58:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

well, i just bought some "cholla wood" for my 55 gallon fresh water tropical community aquarium a few day's ago from
wal-mart. the town that i live in does not have any pet fish shop's. the only thing wal-mart has is like the fish food, the aquariums, the decore ect. everything but the fish i should say. but i did not get this wood from the fish department, i got it from the art's and craft's department. i have to keep rock's on top of it for the wood to stay down, but i guss you have to do that for most wood. but anyway, if anyone out there know's about this wood, and know's if it is safe for the fish please let me know. o, and the fish have'ent been sick or anything but i just need to know if it is safe.

p.s., the alge fish and pelco sometimes stay on it....if that say's anything.

2007-07-24 10:55:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Do you want to breed your dog? If so, do you know how much it really costs to breed responsibly? People really need to think about this before just breeding their pet with the pet down the road. There is NO money in breeding dogs period! How many of these people asking breeding and whelping questions really are doing everything to better a breed?

2007-07-24 10:54:57 · 13 answers · asked by bear 2 zealand © 6 in Dogs

She is a Yorkie, any ideas?

2007-07-24 10:46:57 · 25 answers · asked by Backstroke Love! 1 in Dogs

She is fairly young. I can't quite decide what breed she is. I would post a pic, but I can't find my digital camera. She has the coat of a pomeranian, looks like a teacup chihuahua in the face, and has ears like a papillon. Any ideas as to her breed? We had to get her off a busy road...she almost got hit several times. She is sweet...but fairly young.

2007-07-24 10:23:33 · 18 answers · asked by Cash--Rescue, Foster, Adopt! 6 in Dogs

Not sure if I will be moving yet or not but my biggest concern is my cat who is my baby. I have a carrying cage for him but he hates car rides and cries very loudly. If I do move it will take about 5 days to get there driving full days. What do I do to make him comfortable? What do I do for him as to food and water on the way? Will he be too upset to eat and drink? Also what about his litter box?
Any of your ideas or experiences will be appreciated! = )
I will not give him away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-07-24 10:23:30 · 8 answers · asked by Eternalsilence 3 in Cats

im really scared the horse will buck me off and kill me and i dont know how to get on the horse its been like forever since i was on one HELP!

2007-07-24 10:22:21 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Horses