Pets - 31 July 2007

I have two female pet rats, sisters. One called Tickles, has a very large tumour under her arm that is inoperable but she seems to have a good appetite and is alert and happy...however, her sister Nelly is very sick and has a lump and quite bad arthritis. We have made an appointment next week to put Nelly to sleep but I know that when it's time to put her down that Tickles won't cope at all when she leaves, as she got very depressed when we seperated them after Nelly had an operation for another tumour. Tickles wouldn't eat and would sit in the cage with her eyes closed all day. Should I leave Tickles to keep on living and risk her getting severly depressed or take them both to the vet and put them both to sleep at the same time?

2007-07-31 23:45:23 · 4 answers · asked by ♪ Rachel ♫ 6 in Other - Pets

She's spayed, 10 months old, and has her claws, which I trim weekly. She never scratches me, but when playing, she loves to bite! elbows hanging over the edge of the couch, fingers and hands. Never feet. I believe she thinks they are toys! How do I get her out of this habit?

2007-07-31 23:41:31 · 8 answers · asked by Emjay 2 in Cats

2007-07-31 23:40:32 · 14 answers · asked by diya_deepu 1 in Dogs

2007-07-31 23:40:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I got:

Mariposa
Mancha
Traviesa
Muñeca
Huevona
Dulcecita/Dulcita

2007-07-31 23:28:04 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Had him at vet got injection, tablets and prebiotic to settle tummy as it a gastric type bug. Vet said starve him first day, feed a little 2nd day. He ate very little but threw up again early this morn. Didnt give him anything only water for few hours. Tried him with little boiled rice he only had a mouthful and walked away. What is best to give on an upset tummy?

2007-07-31 23:04:01 · 13 answers · asked by Mise 1 in Dogs

2007-07-31 22:31:10 · 12 answers · asked by hIm120 1 in Fish

whenever my puppy jack sleeps or naps he twitches his eyes legs and mouth sometimes his ears and makes a honking/sqeuking sound. it creeps me out. hes in a very deep sleep because one time a glass fell and broke but he didnt wake up. another thing is that he does tantrums believe it not. whenever we eat and we dont give him anything he turns his back on us and howls loudly or he walks away destroying furniture. PLEASE HELP ON ANY OF THEM.

2007-07-31 22:29:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I'm feeding them basic fish flakes at present, but wnated to know if there was something better for them.

2007-07-31 21:33:30 · 6 answers · asked by wonder_womble 1 in Fish

I once had a fish named sunset it had one hundred and two babys so i want a cute one that might not have a hundred and two that is colorful. please does anyone know a type of fish i discribed?i want one entergetic that swims around alot.not that just sleeps all day.anyone check out my other question if you have watched Bridge to Terabithia please.

2007-07-31 21:25:24 · 11 answers · asked by girlscout1996 1 in Fish

I am trying to decide on a name for my Great Dane kennel. I had previously used the kennel name "Daisyhill Great Danes". My very first, and most wonderful, Dane was named Daisy, hence the name Daisyhill. I have registered a few other Danes under this kennel names about 10 years ago.

I am getting back into Danes again, and although the kennel name "Daisyhill" has a lot of sentimental value, I don't know if it's a very professional name. My other options are Copper Creek Danes or Copper Mountian Danes. Should I honor my beloved Daisy and keep "Daisyhill", or change to a Copper kennel name?

2007-07-31 21:23:09 · 15 answers · asked by gr8dane 2 in Dogs

Ha got ya, this is suppose to be for people that still believe that myth about keeping goldfish in a bowl or a common pleco in a 10 gallon tank

The answer to that is simply NO, and here is why
http://www99.epinions.com/content_318561...

Here is also a site the provides info on proper care for goldfish
http://www.firsttankguide.net/goldfish.php

It says a MINIMUM of 10 gallon per goldfish, right?


Here is the correct info on a common pleco and his needs
http://members.tripod.com/~Boeing_Dude/id192.htm

What does it say here, oh a minimum of 40 gallon, and you want to put him in a 10 gallon?

Wrong information everywhere, constantly I here from people that get advised from store employees that a pleco can go in a 10 gallon and a goldfish can live in a bowl?!?!

Come on people get real and do some research, before you buy ANY kind of fish


This so called question is intended as an opinion poll
Go ahead
Voice your opinion
Have fun


EB

2007-07-31 21:13:26 · 5 answers · asked by Kribensis lover 7 in Fish

2007-07-31 21:12:03 · 9 answers · asked by tammy 1 in Cats

Ha got ya, who ever clicked on that question and wanted to answer yes, YOU ARE WRONG

Bettas are NOT happy and healthy in a bowl or in a 1 gallon tank

It's your responsibility to your fish to get at LEAST a 2.5 gallon tank with heater and filter for your betta

There is no truth behind that, that a betta is happy in little bowl?!?!?!

Would you like to be confined to a space of 2X2???
Don't think so

Remember one thing, you're going to cut down your betta's life to about 2 years if you're lucky

But if taken proper care it can live up to 7 years!!!!!

So what would you reather have, a happy and healthy betta or one that has a short expected life because of your iresponsibility?????

Here is also some more info about them
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betta_splendens


Voice your opinions
Have fun


EB

Please to all the store keepers, we know that you have no other way then to keep them in bowls or small cups!!

2007-07-31 21:02:17 · 4 answers · asked by Kribensis lover 7 in Fish

My Puggle is one year old and was put on Prednisone for an allergic skin problem. He has never taken this medication before and he's been on it for a week now and we are beginning to wean him off of it. I am worried because he has always been full of energy and very loving. Since he began taking this medication he is totally different. He seems very moody and all he does is sleep and when he is sleeping he doesn't cuddle like he ALWAYS has in the past. I know they said it may cause him to be more hungry and thirsty but I am scared that he won't go back to the same dog he was before he took the meds. Has anyone experienced anything similar with their dog? Any suggestions or reassuring words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your feedback.

2007-07-31 20:51:32 · 4 answers · asked by New Beginning 2 in Dogs

I have a two-year-old mare named Flick. She takes a bridle and a bit real well. And when I put the saddle and I tighten up the girth she doesn't care. I tried laying across her back (not all the way) she does not even pin her ears back. I even put my foot in stirrup she does not do anything but stand there. I am working of reining with two long loung ropes by going left and to the right. I think I am going to wait until she is three though. So what do ya'll think?

2007-07-31 20:34:50 · 22 answers · asked by ilovehorses_cowgirlup 2 in Horses

My female platy has gotten much larger and I think I see a "gravid" spot on her. Tonight she has been acting funny and she appears to have a sort of white "plug" next to her anal fin. Does the appearance of something like this sound familiar?? Any help is great

2007-07-31 20:09:19 · 3 answers · asked by monkey mom 2 in Fish

well theres this grading thing and you subtract points depending on if it has certain bad things and then add [extra credit] if it has good things

here are the scores

the score is 117% for the authority sub brand i feed my dog
its actually better then wellness, canidae and other good natural foods

so why are people saying its bad?

2007-07-31 20:08:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I cant get my cat to eat wet food or drink milk, but she loves yogurt, she also eats rubberbands,I've seem it a few times,and she eats the weeds in my back yard, is this normal.

2007-07-31 19:58:42 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2007-07-31 19:36:53 · 8 answers · asked by nanny.pamy 1 in Fish

i have a 3 month old puppy and i want to know how much he should poop a day. i feed him 2 times a day. i just want to know, how many times he should usually poop or pee a day.

2007-07-31 19:29:39 · 11 answers · asked by sure 2 in Dogs

Should I get one mouse or two mice?

2007-07-31 19:18:28 · 12 answers · asked by nicki b 1 in Rodents

My crowntail betta fish might have fin rot...I can't tell for sure...can I give it fin rot medication just in case? (in other words, is it ok for me to give the fish fin rot medication given the fact that the fish may not have fin rot after all)?

2007-07-31 18:51:33 · 4 answers · asked by qanda15 2 in Fish

Is there a better way to remove the soap bubbles then scooping? About every 5-10 minutes i remove the bubbles. The fish i put in there are active and healthy still.. Will this fix the problem?

2007-07-31 18:33:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

My cat sucks on my t-shirts which always weirds me out. My dog is pretty smart and learned how to turn doorknobs all on her own.

What unique things can your pets do?

2007-07-31 18:26:21 · 20 answers · asked by dolce 6 in Other - Pets

k i found this kitten at a park by abag !!! someone just left it there and i felt horrible that someone could do that so i took it home and curently taking care of it.. my concerns are my kitten meows a lot and eats a lot .. not really a problem i know but once it comes to litter box time i only seem to notice him peeing i feed him dry food sometimes i put water with it to make it sogy ... it isn't covering it's own pee and the last two days it would poo outside of the litter box(hasn't pooed normally since) what can i do about this cuz i really cant afford to take it to the vet at this momement... btw i don't know how old it is cant figure that out yet thanks =)

2007-07-31 18:17:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

My sister bought tow goldfishes but no food for them.
I feel really bad for the goldfishes because my sister didn't bring any food which is really dumb. I'm going to take them pack to the pet store tomorrow morning? will they be fine without food for 12 hours? or so?

2007-07-31 18:12:33 · 7 answers · asked by Gus O 1 in Fish

Found a kitten living under our pourch, she is now our lil luv bug and likes to come into the house for play time, we have been working on her trust for about a month now and are not sure when she needs to go to vet for shots and cost for them generally??

2007-07-31 18:09:03 · 12 answers · asked by mistressdamzell 2 in Cats

Can they be bred, how? how can you tell the diff. between males and females?

2007-07-31 18:06:52 · 8 answers · asked by Jess 2 in Fish

-angelfish
-silver dollars
-dwarf gouramis
-honey gouramis
-kissing gouramis
-diamond tetra
-red tailed shark
-gold barbs


and are these okay for a semi begginer? i've had a tank before but never had any of these types of fish. Thanks

2007-07-31 17:54:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish