Pets - 31 July 2007

my leapord gecko stinks and i dont know how to give him a bath wat do i do?????

2007-07-31 16:11:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

it gets so bad she actually screams in pain at times. she is only 1 year old and i took her to the vet he said she is to young to have neck issues and told me it was muscular and it will go away, and he gave me tramadol and rimidyl for the pain. In the last two weeks she has gotten worse and the pain medicine isn't working anymore, she doesn't even want to move around when i come home or play at all... i let her rest but anytime she gets up she crys... all the tests that she will have to have done will add up to about 2000 bucks i can't afford it... what do i do???

2007-07-31 16:07:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-07-31 16:05:41 · 5 answers · asked by coot 4 in Dogs

Hi, my cat is six years old, twelve pounds and due for a teeth cleaning. I've heard stories about pets not waking up from anesthesia and I'm wondering if this is common or a freak thing that happens. Thank you!

2007-07-31 16:04:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I have tried bleach, moth balls, gasoline, hot sauce, chilli powder, etc.

2007-07-31 16:03:18 · 11 answers · asked by akmccain576 2 in Cats

I own a freshwater aquarium, do you need a ultraviolet sterilizer in a tank. Does it help? is it worth the amount of my $70.00. If not is there another cheap way to prevent my fish from getting disease?

2007-07-31 16:02:48 · 3 answers · asked by leonardsiew 2 in Fish

I have a goldfish that I got from walmart yesterday. I have been trying to keep things quiet and calm for him so he can more easily adjust. The problem is that he is stuck in a fish bowl (one gallon:() till i can get to the next town and find him a ten gal tank. I have been reading and seen some suggestions that a goldfish bowl that size should have a water change every day to keep ammonia levels low. I think this sounds like a good idea but i am afraid of causing him all the stress of netting him out every day and subjecting him to the shock of the new water every day as that could easily kill him too. What should i do??!

2007-07-31 16:00:01 · 11 answers · asked by Kii 2 in Fish

2007-07-31 15:59:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I was watching a show on Animal Planet, I think it was called 'Breed All About It' and it was about Giant Schnauzers. I saw a fancier and breeder on this show and she had a kennel full of show dogs, retired champions, puppies, etc. My point being she was a serious dog fancier and dedicated to her breed of dog. She talked about what she fed her dogs and she said it was raw chicken with bones and that bones are fine for dogs as long as they aren't cooked ( chicken bones are different when raw, cooked they can splinter in the dogs throat because they become dryer) and the cameras were rolling when she was feeding her dogs this.
Now I am reading on here that raw chicken is not okay to feed dogs. I have fed raw chicken to my dogs before, they love it and I never had a problem. I am not currently feeding them anything but commercial dog food. So which is it? This woman seemed to really know what she was talking about and had all those show dogs, it sounds like she could be right.

2007-07-31 15:56:18 · 16 answers · asked by xanax_a_calm_abyss 2 in Dogs

My mom's friend is giving me a three week old puppy.How do I take care of it and all.I really need help on this.

2007-07-31 15:56:05 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My dog is a small white pomeranian/pekingese mix. He is 2 years old. I gave him a bath yesterday, and today, I noticed that he smelled very stinky. His body doesn't smell; only his ears do. So I know that I could just wash his ears...but I've heard that you shouldn't get water into your dog's ears, in fear of infection. Are there any other home methods I could use to clean his ears thoroughly? Thanks. Serious answers only please.

2007-07-31 15:53:54 · 27 answers · asked by Lily 1 in Dogs

My mom's friend wants to give a 2 week old puppy.Should I accept it?

2007-07-31 15:50:11 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

if he's let go then all dog fighters will think they can get away with it just like vic the d..k!!!

2007-07-31 15:49:49 · 19 answers · asked by emil m 1 in Dogs

2007-07-31 15:49:35 · 4 answers · asked by ,,,,,,,,, 2 in Birds

My cat (Loki) was recently diagnosis with crystals in his urine (by the Animal Hospital). The Animal hospital prescribed Feline Hill's Prescription Diet w/d (available only via prescription). I have been reading up on Hills Rx Diet and have come across very mixed reviews. Just checking to see if anyone knows of an alternative food for cats with crystals or FLUTD (Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disorder).
I am off to the vets tomorrow - just would like to go in there somewhat prepared. I don't know if there is anything else out there, available with or without a script.
Loki is a 7.5 years old male cat - weight is 17.8 (a healthy baby boy).

Thanks for any assistance with this.
Loki

2007-07-31 15:46:38 · 6 answers · asked by bar_loki 2 in Cats

Do dogs understand what it means when you kiss them? I've been told that they don't, and one of the main reasons kids are bitten by dogs is because they kiss them. But I've also been told that dogs can sense the affection in a kiss.

2007-07-31 15:42:32 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

at what age can a chines water dragon eat fuzz pinky's?[1 1/2 week old pinky's]

2007-07-31 15:36:35 · 1 answers · asked by MiiMii 1 in Reptiles

Every time i throw something at him he always goes for the item but he never fetches it. The only thing he does is go for the item but he only sniffs it how do i teach him?

2007-07-31 15:20:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

How old do guinea pigs live? I've had mine for about 3 years and when i got her, she was probably 2 or 3. Geeez Shes ancient!!! P.S. I dont mean that in a bad way!

2007-07-31 15:16:54 · 10 answers · asked by Samantha M 1 in Rodents

O-k, my Mommy Mouse Gloria, gave birth to 11 healthy baby's.... almost 2 weeks ago.... well now this has never happened before ever out of all of her litters. i think she might have abandoned a very healthy baby.. The baby rolled out of the nest and cant climb back in so she is ignoring it. its all alone and cold and she just passes it by... it might die!
so i thought maybe i can put them in a separate cage together... but i might face the chance of her eating it from not excepting it... or of it starving and being cold. I cant hand raise it. so my dad says that if she doesn't end up keeping it, its going to be a feast for one of are water dragons.....
Do you think I 'm on to a good plan or is there anything i could do without abandonment of the whole litter?!

2007-07-31 15:09:48 · 6 answers · asked by MiiMii 1 in Rodents

clownfish???

2007-07-31 15:08:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

This isn't a fish question....but "fish" people lol know alot about water quality & how to fix it so thought I'd ask here :)

My dogs have a kiddie pool. When I first got it, the water stayed clear for about 4 days, NOW (a few months down the road) the water turns a icky green color in the matter of a day or two. I am constantly having to dump the $$$$$ water out & refill it, I've trid even doing "water changes" as same principal as a tank rofl. Its in the shade & only gets the afternoon sun. I have scrubbed it with soap a million times & rinsed it out. Even tho I set out a fresh bucket of water for them.....the pooches prefer to drink out of it (especially if they wade in it). Is there anything I can do about this? I thought perhaps someone with an outdoor pond might also have this problem and have some ideas. Thanks!!!

2007-07-31 15:08:36 · 3 answers · asked by Onyx Ninja 4 in Fish

this has happened before but it stopped and now its back and she is fixed

2007-07-31 15:08:00 · 17 answers · asked by FROGY QUEEN 1 in Cats

Yes, I have alot of questions revolving Bailey (what we've deciding to call her). :]

She's very active and hates being trapped up in a box or, in that video, two pillows so I could video tape her. She cries and cries until I pick her up.

Anyways, how old does she look?

And If you have anything to say or just shoot at me, shoot! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1fBTT4XiOo

2007-07-31 15:06:53 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I live in Puerto Rico and iguanas are normal to be loose around the3 yard. Just found what I think is a young one since it is about 5 inches of body. I'm only feeding it letters but it dose not eat while we are there. Can someone let me know what else I can feed it and what other care is necessary. I have it in a 5 gallon fish tank.

Any help will be apreciated.

2007-07-31 14:56:52 · 9 answers · asked by William C 1 in Reptiles

Ok, as terrible as this sounds, please dont think I could ever imagine doing this on purpose. I feel terrible. If you have a week stomach please do not read. Well I own a cleaning company first of all. I clean for my biggest client every Wed. Thats the only time I go in and work with my staff. She is the sweetest nicest person and she pays 1/2 my salary! Well last week I was folding up her sofa bed and thaught nothing of it. This morning I fould out that her kitten that had been missing was found dead in the sofa couch and had been squashed to death! I cant call her and appologize b/c she is deaf. I will see her tomorrow and I want to just run away. I cant beleive that happened. It was totally my fault and I feel like crap! What should I say! Maybe she doesnt want to talk about it, but I want her to know that I am sincerely sorry and I feel terrible! Please advise. I know Im an idiot! PLease advise!

2007-07-31 14:56:21 · 14 answers · asked by A little Southern Comfort 5 in Other - Pets

I have a two year old tabby cat. He is a sweet heart. Very healthy, and wide open all the time. He is a mischief maker, and always doing something. In last couple of days, he has developed this cough, or sneeze or something. He will just stop whatever he's doing and cough real hard two or three times. He is still eating good, and sleeping good, and playing. I have a vet appointment in the morning, but does anyone have any idea what I may be looking at? Needless to say, he's our baby!

2007-07-31 14:53:50 · 16 answers · asked by pamela68 4 in Cats

this is her 3rd one so far its died I dont know what happend it could be the water, over fed, or something else. What do you think. Whats even better is it all happend in one day lol

2007-07-31 14:53:31 · 9 answers · asked by Air-ick 2 in Fish

I recently list my ferret after 10 years.
I am now ready to get another ferret but I want to get on from a breeder and not teh petshop.

2007-07-31 14:52:42 · 1 answers · asked by Kit_kat 7 in Other - Pets

I own a freshwater aquarium and I am trying to breed a neon tetra. How can you tell the difference from a male and a female neon tetra. It would also be great to throw in some tips on how to breed neon tetra.

2007-07-31 14:48:35 · 3 answers · asked by leonardsiew 2 in Fish