Pets - 2 August 2007

I have a 10 gallon tank which will soon be home to one small ruykin goldfish. To help with the mess from the goldfish i would like to know if i could get away with adding in a bottom feeder of some kind. I dont know if they live at the same temperature or coexist well. Any help on whether that would work and if so what kind of bottom feeder to get?

2007-08-02 10:16:55 · 15 answers · asked by Kii 2 in Fish

Is it what I think it is?

2007-08-02 10:15:37 · 2 answers · asked by nevergrowup 3 in Fish

IT IS SO DARN CUTE!!!!!!!!!

2007-08-02 10:14:27 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I was wondering what peoples opinions are on choke chain collars. I see many people use them, especially for labs. Are they for training or for dogs who tend to pull on the leash alot?

I don't use one, nor do I need to, but I was wondering what people thought about them and what their purpose was.

2007-08-02 10:12:17 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

You have to love some of the folks here.

I realize where some of this is coming from, so I'll at least stay away from that.

I've been training dogs for nearly 40 years. My dogs know what their boundaries are. My dogs have been in parades, been on TV and been on TV for doggie game shows (That's My Dog).

I just love it here when you hear folks talking about getting their dog's respect. It falls just below my other favorite one, "My dog is doing this just to make me angry." Or how about, "My dog just has selective hearing."

Okay. I'll give you folks an opportunity.

You want to tell me what getting a dog's respect means to you? You can also make it the reverse, how does a dog disrespect you?

2007-08-02 09:55:25 · 21 answers · asked by Dogjudge 4 in Dogs

are there any space restrictions? is it ok if it's in my backyard? how many can i have?

2007-08-02 09:53:16 · 13 answers · asked by Sassafras 1 in Birds

2007-08-02 09:51:39 · 11 answers · asked by Clare 5 in Fish

http://www.guzer.com/pictures/killer_dog.jpg

2007-08-02 09:45:22 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a cockatiel and would like to get another bird, but as a companion for my cockatiel during the school year (she hates being alone) and since my parents work she will be alone the whole day

Could buying a couple finches (or canarys) to live in a cage next to hers keep her company while im away. I don't want to get a bird that needs socialization much because i'm afraid i would play with one bird more than the other and i dont want to be unfair

So would finches keep my cockatiel from being lonely

2007-08-02 09:43:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

she is 20 still very active. but wen shes jus finished she wants more. she hasnt got worms or nefin like that! is she just a hog?
help

2007-08-02 09:39:26 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

they dont come to me!.

2007-08-02 09:37:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

2007-08-02 09:33:11 · 5 answers · asked by CARLA G 1 in Other - Pets

2007-08-02 09:27:38 · 18 answers · asked by south _side 2 in Dogs

I found the worm in my bathroom curled up by the toilet. It is about 5 to 6 inches long, has a flat bottom side, and it's head was flat but moved around really weird..I have never seen anything like it. Does anyone know what it is??

2007-08-02 09:26:53 · 3 answers · asked by Keita C 1 in Other - Pets

I think my chihuaha is pregs because its acting really strange. Im not ready for more dogs and I was wondering if I can nutur it or give it an abortion, or tie its tubes?
Please, Please no rude answers.

2007-08-02 09:22:56 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

Thanks for the info on the water guys. Now I have a really dumb question lol. Most of my aquariums are like large fish bowls as I have betta's in them. So I simply do the water changes on schedule, and most of my betta's have lived well into 2-3 even 4 years this way.

But out of curiousity, how do you test water for ph levels? How do you know what to look for (how much of good/bad levels) are in your paticular tank? Do all fish respond bad to certain chemicals or do some chemicals (or ph levels...whatever you call it) affect some fish worse then others? Does someone with 2-5 gal. "fish bowls" need to still check the ph levels???? Thanks!

2007-08-02 09:16:12 · 16 answers · asked by Onyx Ninja 4 in Fish

is it harmful?

2007-08-02 09:11:44 · 36 answers · asked by Calilicious 2 in Dogs

I want to get a king charles cavalier but wanted to know a bit about them before I make the decision. I dont know anyone who has one so dont really know alot about them. I have heard they are quite friendly dogs which is what im after but are they a relaxed sort of dog as I dont want one that is really hiper as I had a jack russle before and he was so active and naughty. Are they quick at learning and my main question is are they good with children. Basicly anything you couls tell me good and bad about this sort of dog will be greatly appreciated.

2007-08-02 09:07:18 · 20 answers · asked by crazyicklepwincess 3 in Dogs

what are some good websites?

2007-08-02 09:07:14 · 5 answers · asked by mury902 6 in Dogs

someone answers a dog question with a huge cut & pasted answer that was obviously lifted (plagiarized) from a website?? So, you read through what might have been a decent answer and get to the bottom and they have given NO SOURCE for who they stole the answer from...

Would you prefer to have the answer cut and pasted or just an inserted link? And how do you feel about plagiarism?

2007-08-02 09:00:46 · 13 answers · asked by animal_artwork 7 in Dogs

I have an INDOOR air conditioner...the type that rolls from room to room. I am constantly draining it, removing buckets of water every day or two. It's crystal clear water, just condensated on the coils and goes into a clean plastic drip pan. I know this is probably a tricky question...but would anyone know if condensated water is safe for fish tanks? I was thinking since it doesn't have any chemicals added like tap does that I have to treat all the time....that it would be better for the fish? Ideas???? Thanks :)

2007-08-02 08:58:51 · 6 answers · asked by Onyx Ninja 4 in Fish

I just wanted to know is it dangerous to neuter my 1 year old male dog? because i'm afraid during the procedure he might try to bite the doctor or something...?

2007-08-02 08:58:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i figured that all these fish are gonna be lonely and angry with eachother more. so i decided to purchase 3 baby sharks and put them in my tank. this will equal to a full proof plan cause what fish doesnt like sharks. now i took the dempseys out and put them in another tank for now with my new pet electric eels. but the oscars and sharks are not getting along what other fish could i put in to make them a more happy fish family?

2007-08-02 08:54:31 · 7 answers · asked by doctor lector 1 in Fish

I already took her to the vet, twice, but he just told me to wash her and put antiseptic on the area, which I've been doing, and it's just got worse. I don't know what it's caused by. I haven't changed her diet and I've been cleaning her out often enough. She's been very quiet recently and hasn't been eating much, but apart from that, and the diarrhea, she seems fine. I don't want to keep taking her to the vet's if they aren't going to be any help because it's so expensive, so please can you give me some advice?
if it helps, she's about three or four years old, a lop, and I don't have any other rabbits she might have caught something off.

2007-08-02 08:52:59 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I am moving from a place with not so many fleas, to a place where they are freaking everywhere. My cat always stays inside, but I have heard people telling me that she could get fleas from other people's pets in the building that go in and out. I don't want fleas & neither does she! Just wondering if anyone can recommend a good (and not outrageously priced) flea treatment for my kitty.... Thanks!

2007-08-02 08:46:26 · 7 answers · asked by Candace 2 in Cats

hes afraid of his water bowl so whenever hes thirsty he goes drink in the toilet.. help?

2007-08-02 08:45:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

how do i make a homemade hummingbird feeder cuz alot of humming birds *** to my house but i dont have a hummingbird feeder?/????

2007-08-02 08:45:29 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

i've tried looking for sites on tropical fish diseases but i cant find the right one
the scales on the top left side of its head, normally light blue, have turned white and look as if they are peeling off. theres only a quite small patch, perhaps the size of half a pea, but i want to sort it before it gets worse.
i have suspicions that it is chilodonea, or something that sounds like that. can anyone help me? its only on one fish by the way, a tank i got in october with 2 leapoard danios, 4 golden barbs and 4 platies, which have been in there companionably for a few months now. my last fatality was when a danio swam into the filter during cleaning out time, unnoticed, completely unrelated to disease. can anyone help me on this topic, i desperately need an answer!
thanks!
1) what is it
2) hoow can I sort it
3)how fast do i need to sort it

2007-08-02 08:42:39 · 6 answers · asked by Hamster tazzy 3 in Fish

ok, so i have 15 oscars, 10 jack dempseys, and had 14 angel fish but had to give them back because they were being mean. now i just added 15 female piranhas in my 200 gallon tank with my oscars and dempseys. its been a few hours and they all seem to be not getting along. did i do something wrong?

2007-08-02 08:36:06 · 5 answers · asked by doctor lector 1 in Fish

My horse's sire is Gai Maroquis and his grandsire is Ferzon...I know Ferzon was famous for something...but I was wondering about Gai Maroquis. Can anyone tell em anything?

P.S.They are Arabians.

2007-08-02 08:32:14 · 4 answers · asked by Jaime M 4 in Other - Pets