Pets - 28 July 2007

I sometimes think my female betta gets lonely... what kind(s) of common fish can live with her?? i am setting up a 10 gallon tank with a heater that i will keep around 80 degrees farenheight. under gravey filter cause bettas (especilly females) HATE fast current water. (I've been doing my home work and know more about them than my mom!!)

P.S. do i need a light??

BG : )))

2007-07-28 15:03:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-07-28 15:03:20 · 7 answers · asked by Angaea C 1 in Fish

they both got dewormed but today one of them had 2 worms in there poop, should i be worried?

2007-07-28 15:01:59 · 10 answers · asked by Bridgett M 1 in Dogs

He comes out every few days to eat, but spends most of his time still in his hide. It seems to have started at the beginning of the summer (up here in Toronto, Canada). When he does come out to eat, he'll eat about 15 superworms. As well as a bunch of greens. Please advise. Thanks!!

2007-07-28 15:00:35 · 5 answers · asked by commdeus 1 in Reptiles

Hi. My cat had to have 1/2 of his tail amputated today because it was injured very badly. Otherwise, he is fine. The vet gave us a cone for his head so that he can't chew on his bandage. He freaks out with the cone on. He thrashes around and paws at the cone. I called the vet. They feel that he will try to chew on the bandage when he comes out of the drugs tonight. He hasn't chewed on it yet, and he didn't even lick the wound prior to the amputation. He is 7 years old.

Any ideas for helping him get used to the cone? Do you think he really needs to wear it while we are asleep? Has anyone had any experience with this with their animals???

Thanks...

2007-07-28 14:59:11 · 14 answers · asked by a-mac 5 in Cats

I came out today after the 100 degree heat came down to find that some one had not only rode my horse but rode him so hard and so long that his front leg is hot, swollen and lame. The saddle pad which was still attached to the saddle was still so drenched with sweat it was dripping. The barn owner said she didnt see anyone out all day but did find him in the mares pasture and put him out in the boys field.
SO what would you do to catch this unknown person?
I live 30 away from the boarding barn and have put signs up saying no riding.

2007-07-28 14:56:19 · 13 answers · asked by sarat0 5 in Other - Pets

2007-07-28 14:50:14 · 6 answers · asked by judy s 1 in Fish

we just got home and noticed that one of our holland lop bunnys one is three months and the other is younger... not sure how old.. but we noticed that there is a rust colored liquid around the cage. at first site it looked like blood... im not sure what it is... can anybody help?

2007-07-28 14:48:55 · 12 answers · asked by Wl 1 in Other - Pets

It flew into our yard and my dogs were trying to eat her so we saved the bird and put it into a small bird cage.
What kind of bird is it!?
Help!!

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And any other information that would be useful would be great too!

2007-07-28 14:45:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

i had him for a year i've tried training him but i gave up cause igot fed up with it and itd never work. i never hav the tim to cus i have too much work. but now im free i was wonderin if it is possible train him since hes kinda too old. help please :) its very frustrating and tiring when he piss n poop everywhere n id have to clean it everytime and i wouldnt want/like to give him away.

2007-07-28 14:43:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I'm trying to divide up an aquarium so I can breed my bettas and then leave them to recover in the same aquarium - therefore I need to blacken out the glass I want to put in to avoid additional stress on my breeding male and female by seeing the fry or each other.

I'm sure there must be some kind of paint being as you can get painted decorations for inside the aquarium, but I've been unable to find any.

2007-07-28 14:41:19 · 6 answers · asked by Sage M 3 in Fish

and he hasn't acted quite himself since. It's been almost a month. He's eating fine and hasn't been vomiting or anything. But I can tell something isn't right. Just wondering if its the biospot that did this? Has anyone else run into this before? any ideas?

2007-07-28 14:38:48 · 8 answers · asked by Laura H 1 in Cats

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=8719968

this website has pictures of puppies to be rescued. do they look like cocker spaniels or cavalier king charles spaniels to you? i am unsure. thanks for your help! =)

2007-07-28 14:37:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My beardie has been working on shedding for quite some time now, and certain areas have refused to shed. All through her shedding process I've been soaking and misting her, but there are some patches on her tail and one stubborn toe that don't seem to want to shed. Is there anything I can do to induce shedding, or can nothing be done about this?

2007-07-28 14:35:35 · 5 answers · asked by Zarango 3 in Reptiles

Has anyone come upon a situation where a Sulfa Block actually helped an ALREADY sick turtle? I read the reviews online from petsmart and petco, but i'm not completely convinced because they seem to just post only the good reviews and never the bad ones in order to promote the product

2007-07-28 14:34:47 · 3 answers · asked by Mommy428 1 in Reptiles

I just got my chinchilla about a week ago he is a pink and white :). Now i think i might be giving him to much food or too less. Since he is only a couple months i cant give him treats or alpha cubes yet! How many table spoons of pellets should i give him and how much timothy hay?

2007-07-28 14:34:30 · 3 answers · asked by jacob 2 in Rodents

I know this is a weird question to put on a pet section but I got a really severe skin rash on my hands. It happens to be where my new leopard geckos climb on and I'm not sure if it's coincidence or not. Is there such thing as being allergic to leopard geckos? Thanks.

2007-07-28 14:33:33 · 1 answers · asked by Animal Girl 4 in Other - Pets

At first I thought he was adjusting or something like that. But I've had him 5 days, not including the day I got him. I think I've seen him eat maybe 3 flakes.

He seems to swim near the top of the water sometimes and at other times near the bottom. Is that normal?

Can I use a candy thermometer to measure water temperature?

Uhura

2007-07-28 14:31:41 · 4 answers · asked by Uhura 3 in Fish

one i have now is castrated and the other if i get him will be castrated soon as i get him the staff i have already is placid and great he is 9 months old ive now been offered another staff which is ment to have a great temp and same age and if get on when intreduced i will have or is it imposs to have to males i should ad one i have now is a cross also they would never be left alone to much as i always take with me wen i can which is often

2007-07-28 14:30:22 · 12 answers · asked by purple_booze_lizard 2 in Dogs

I have a Shih Tzu and where ever he licks he turns orange. He is orange on his mouth also. I have had no help from my vet with this problem. She just put him on antihistimines. I give him a good food with no artificials colors. I take him to the groomers, but two days later he is licking himself orange again. Please Help!

2007-07-28 14:26:31 · 6 answers · asked by gypsi 1 in Dogs

I adopted a mix-breed dog (who was about 1 y.o.) 5 years ago from a no-kill shelter. Her behavior has always been a problem, but continues to get worse and worse. She is agressive towards other dogs, strangers, my friends and even myself. Her outbursts occur with little provocation. (For ex: she snarled and tried to bite me this morning when I passed by on the way to the bathroom). She has bitten me many times before. She barks ferociously and snarls in a way that makes Cujo look cuddly. I've tried training classes (we were asked to leave on account of her behavior), consulted the vet, read books, followed The Dog Whisperer w/ devotion, etc. All of my efforts do not pay off. My dog has NO respect for me or anyone. I love her dearly but she is starting to scare me! I really worry that she will hurt me or somebody else. I know I will be riddled w/ guilt if I bring her back, but I also fear lawsuit and injury. Help! Any advice?

2007-07-28 14:23:46 · 21 answers · asked by Courty 2 in Dogs

2007-07-28 14:22:33 · 5 answers · asked by angel l 2 in Dogs

I have been doing research on the internet trying to find a combanation of fish and what knots that can be put into my 55 gallon tank with my betta. I know everyone thinks that a betta cannot get along with other fish, but I've read that all of the following can be housed with him:
Amano Shrimp, Apple Snails, Bards, Cory Catrfish, Danios, Gouramis, Guppies, Hatchets, Loaches, Minnows, Mollies, Mystry Snails, Platies, Plecos, Rasboras, Sharks, Suckermouth Catfish, Tetras and can be surrounded by Freshwater Plants.
The research I have come acrossed states that all that was listed above can be put into a tank and live peacefully amoungst one another.
I've read on some sites "not to put" bards, danios, guppies, rasboras and sharks in a tank with a betta, but other sites state "it's fine".
Does anyone know from "experience" any of what I've listed in this details space not to be safe" with a betta?

2007-07-28 14:14:15 · 9 answers · asked by outspokenchick 2 in Fish

Is this a real breed?. My Holly is 10 years old and was described as a miniture J.R. in the ad. My sister laughed her head off and said. you got the runt. Dos'nt matter I love my Holly. My sister later saw ads avertising miniture jack russells Is this a scam. Or a real breed

2007-07-28 14:06:17 · 11 answers · asked by ellen h 2 in Dogs

He is only 7 weeks old he was hand reared, he's defenatly male, very friendly. I bought him at the pet shop only yesterday.
Altho I am quite pleased with him I have a concern.
He is in a large cage with wheels so then we can have him inside at night, he has heaps of toys, constant water and lots of food with cuttlefish and an apple stuck to the side of the cage.
He dose not bite and is very confident around people He is abit shakey but I understand that as he is in a diffrent enviroment with strangers and animals he has neva seen b4, but my concern is,
we have the cage durning the day outside so he can see and hear the other birds, tho he seems happy I sometimes wonder that with him seeing and hearing the other birds would that make him an less tame that what he already is?
I hope I haven't raved on, but I do love him and it would upset me if I did all I could for him to then end up with him untamed.
I handle him often.
Thanks....

2007-07-28 14:01:54 · 9 answers · asked by Tammy848 2 in Birds

Hi there...
I currently have an 8 week old foster kitten that may be going to Canada for her forever home. She hasn't had her first set of shots yet (but it will be done next week at the shelter) but to be able to make this work, the family would have to drive down on the 8th of August, but I believe that she will still be too young for the rabies vaccination which she has to have to be able to cross the border.
I'll be able to talk to the shelter director on Monday... but I was curious if there's a rabies vaccination that a then, 9 week old kitten can receive without it causing problems?
thanks so much!

2007-07-28 14:01:20 · 5 answers · asked by Brittany 1 in Cats

will aquarium salt be harmful to african dwarf frogs? thanks!

2007-07-28 13:59:44 · 6 answers · asked by laurie 1 in Fish

I currently live at home with my family and we have two girl cats. Angel is almost 9, and DeDe is a young baby of 2 years old who we just recently adopted.
DeDe is always pouncing on and fighting the older cat, they often get lot's of scratches and are always screaming and hissing. Angel tries to stay away from the kitten. It's obvious that she really doesn't liket the younger kitten, she has to ALWAYS run and hide from her or seclude herself somewhere.

So now I want to move and take my cat Angel with me, but my family says that it's cruel to separate the two cats.
I want Angel to come with me cuz she is actually MY cat and I want her to live someplace more relaxing where she's not always on edge or trying to hide from the pouncing younger cat.
Am I doing something wrong?????

2007-07-28 13:56:29 · 10 answers · asked by piercedpikachu 2 in Other - Pets

My little cat has a sore under his chin .. the fur is gone and is bloody ... it is getting bigger.

I think I see him scratching there.

He is our first cat, so we are new at this.

I've bought sentry flea, tick and mosquito stuff and a medicated stick that (shaped like a deodorant container). I don't want to apply these until I hear from someone that this is a good course or not.

Your thoughts or suggestions. Thanks!

2007-07-28 13:56:26 · 10 answers · asked by Curioustress 1 in Cats

i need to know how to train my new young green iguana... his name is chiko

2007-07-28 13:53:38 · 1 answers · asked by ? 2 in Reptiles