Pets - 29 July 2007

I currently have a unfiltered 5 gallon tank with one female betta fish. I am worried because this women at Walmart insisted I get a filter and I had always believed going without a filter was fine. Should I go out and get one if the most fish i would put in the tank was two?

I don't like really loud filters because the tank is in my bedroom. If I got one, how would I find a good fairly quiet filter for a 5 gallon tank without being too strong for my betta fish?

2007-07-29 16:51:18 · 11 answers · asked by iliveinflorida 2 in Fish

I'm considering buying a school of some neon tetra fish, but i've heard they get bullied a lot, and if not, occaisionally eaten. I've heard stories where tetras and anglefish (and other fish)can get along and some where the fish just eat/kill/bullie the tetras. I was also wondering if i bought more tetras (maybe 7 or 8) that the big fish wouldnt be so inclined to eat them. i wanted a zebra danio, or an angel fish...but those sound like tetra eating fish.


Question #2-

Can tetras succesfuly breed if they arent in an isolation tank, or if they can breed when theres lots of fish around, in a semi dark room? (just somewhat dim lighting, my room.)

2007-07-29 16:36:51 · 7 answers · asked by Suirenai 3 in Fish

2007-07-29 16:36:08 · 3 answers · asked by dleeldy 3 in Cats

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2007-07-29 16:32:07 · 10 answers · asked by Allergic To Eggs 6 in Other - Pets

I have three dogs now and have had dogs most of my life. I have read about this gland dogs have near their anus and that it needs to be drained sometimes, but I have never heard a veternarian discuss it with me not one time anytime I have taken my dogs to the vet for their annuals.
My question is, just how important is the draining of this gland and why hasn't any of my vets ever mentioned it?

2007-07-29 16:13:32 · 14 answers · asked by xanax_a_calm_abyss 2 in Dogs

so i had my new African gray sitting on my leg and he kept trying to get into my coffee. now i know they can't have chocolate and i assume it is because of the caffeine.. is it OK to let him drink the coffee? also there was a cig. butt in the coffee that he got in his mouth once and i had a hard time getting it away from him he really liked it, why would he do that? he is a verry curriose bird i know that, he wants to check out everything

2007-07-29 16:07:36 · 9 answers · asked by dydy 2 in Birds

ok well this morning my friend found a brownish worm....well i think it was a worm....but it was EXTREMELY small....about a centimeter or even less....well yea it was alive so i got disgusted and killed it of course then i looked aaaall over my bed and found another dead one on that same pillow.....soooo i took all my covers off put them in the washer...and threw out that pillow....so what are they exactly??.......my dog sleeps on the bed with me somtimes...so could it be somthing she's bringing in from outside???

o and will washing my sheets and what not get rid of them??!?....

2007-07-29 16:01:12 · 5 answers · asked by my skittles are green >.< 2 in Dogs

I rescued a kitten, it's eyes are open and it can eat from a bowl but it is severly malnourished. I am treating an eye infection and ear mites. I'm feeding it kitten food in whole milk. It's appetite seems good but it has diarhea that gets all over him in his home I've made for him (which includes a litter box). It's little belly seems bloated too. I was trying to avoid an expensive vet bill. I usually do my own animals shots and things at home. But I'm afraid I might need professional help with this one. Any advice or suggestions for me would greatly be appreciated. thanks.

2007-07-29 16:00:27 · 26 answers · asked by haley 1 in Cats

I have heard both sides of the story...one being that pit bulls are dangerous, and the other about how it depends on the owner and how the dog was raised. If you ever owned, currently own, or know someone who has owned pit bulls, what do you think about them?

2007-07-29 16:00:18 · 18 answers · asked by Empty Spaces 4 in Dogs

2007-07-29 15:59:47 · 3 answers · asked by onecash52 3 in Dogs

What is.....

Feline Herpesvirus

CailicVirus

Panleukopenia

Feline Leukemia Virus

I would like to know what all these deseases are and what getting shots will do. Thanks


If you cant tell me, then i ll take sites, but idd rather take the advise from you guys! Thanks!

2007-07-29 15:58:47 · 4 answers · asked by PaperHeart 3 in Cats

while in the car(bumpy ride) is this normal? he hasnt vomited anymore and is fine, playin, eating,etc.

Its a mix terriarchiwuawua

2007-07-29 15:53:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

PLEASE

2007-07-29 15:51:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2007-07-29 15:51:47 · 9 answers · asked by petros a 1 in Fish

Yesterday when i was clearing my drawer, i took out a book and there was some dark brown stuff on it and i saw a white worm squirming out. The dark brown stuff was difficult to remove and stained on the book. Does anyone know what this white worms are? Are they poisonous and the white worm has escaped and how long it takes to die? Whats the brown stuff also?

2007-07-29 15:51:41 · 3 answers · asked by Florence 1 in Reptiles

I've had my rabbit for about a year, but I want tips! What can i do to keep my bunny really happy and healthy?
I don't want big paragraphs, just give me numbered tips! thanks!

2007-07-29 15:51:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

Also I started reintroducing him to it and even if he goes he tries to eat the litter. Is there something wrong with him or is he just confused?

2007-07-29 15:45:58 · 7 answers · asked by Dave V 1 in Cats

the puk is brown and kinda of green and the blood is pour out of the butt.

2007-07-29 15:43:54 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I am so bugphobic, help me please! I used flea powder everywhere, I saw nothing for two days, boom they are back with a fiery vegeance. I bathed the stupid cats that I love at least four times and they are demonic when it comes to baths. My cats are indoor and we are clean people, where is this coming from. I have never had a problem with fleas/ this is a new residence for us though. I can not afford an exterminator. PLease give me any and all help!

2007-07-29 15:38:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

The Zenigame is a small pet turtle and might also be called a Kusagame. But I need to know the ENGLISH names for these. Please help!

2007-07-29 15:36:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

I have a 2 month old kitten whom I hand raised from day 1. He is very thin and I let him feed freely on dry kitten food all day and night as he wants. He eats well but won't gain weight. I'm afraid to give him any other food for fear that it will upset his delicate young stomach. Any ideas or suggestions? Would a little adult canned cat food be a bad idea as a supplement? Thanks for any help.

2007-07-29 15:35:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I have been feeding her KMR and she was extremely constipated for three days. I finally called the vet this morning and he told me to take a syringe and give her a warm water enema with 3cc's of water until she finally went. I have been putting Karo syrup in her milk. I have diluted her milk by 1 part to 3 instead of 1 to 2 like the can says. I have also been adding Bene Bac for digestion. She had mucus and blood in her stools earlier in the week and we figured she had coccidia so the vet gave me Albon for her. She is eating well and thriving. Her eyes are open. We estimate that she is between 2 and 3 weeks old. any suggestions on how to avoid any further epsiodes of constipation??? Am I doing everything I can at this point? She has gone from eating 2cc's every 2 hours to 10 cc's every 4 hours now.

2007-07-29 15:34:37 · 16 answers · asked by josiegirl 3 in Cats

I use LM Animal Farms Classic Blend Hamster Food for my two dwarfs. The younger hamster is more alert when I give put the food in the ceramic cup. She goes running after it and eats all she cans, leaving very little for the other hamster. I'm wondering how many tablespoons of hamster food should I serve?

2007-07-29 15:33:47 · 9 answers · asked by hammy79 1 in Rodents

2007-07-29 15:33:14 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have ick in 2 of my 55 gallon tanks. I'm using quick cure and the salt method.II've already lost one oscar and 1 pleco.I'm curious with the different fish in each tank what the right temp would be to treat for ick, as I have seen that i should be raising the temp during treatment.
Tank1- 1 oscar, and 4 feeders
Tank2- 2Danios, 2 Tetras, 1 Pleco,1 gourami, and 1 angelfish.

2007-07-29 15:32:23 · 4 answers · asked by anons_drunk 1 in Fish

eat already dead animals???

2007-07-29 15:31:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2007-07-29 15:29:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

she is almost 1yr old .. she ripped up a telephone book destroyed remote control for tv destroyed a book of mine and did her business on my shirt all in a days work.. If i cant get any insight i might be getting rid of her

2007-07-29 15:28:09 · 6 answers · asked by jeannine d 1 in Dogs

all i have is a bowl and some rocks and i need to know as much as i can because all the sites i visited didnt tell me much or all ifferent things.. please help me

2007-07-29 15:27:47 · 7 answers · asked by Brittany M 1 in Reptiles

I just bought a siamese fighting fish 3 days ago. I love the little guy so much and want him to have the best and longest life he can have. What are some good ways to keep him safe from sickness, happy and healthy?

2007-07-29 15:26:12 · 15 answers · asked by arctic_saver101 3 in Fish