Pets - 5 August 2007

I have a puppy brittnay spaniel and he is roughly 8 months old. I have been working with him since i got him and he refuses to learn the command whoa and come. I have read a book on it and everything and i work with hime every day so it's not like i'm missing out on sessions. I would like to avoid giving him treats because he does not get enough exercise to work off the amount of treats i would give him because i work with him every day. ( I DO exercise with him. Walking, running, ect) Any ideas? Thanks

2007-08-05 11:29:04 · 6 answers · asked by walleyehntr92 2 in Dogs

2007-08-05 11:28:58 · 8 answers · asked by thyckredhead 1 in Cats

Is there an age requirement for participating in akc dog shows?

2007-08-05 11:27:55 · 8 answers · asked by uhmuhmuhm 2 in Dogs

I know that theres bones.

2007-08-05 11:18:33 · 13 answers · asked by dylanevans1 1 in Dogs

i have an doberman and he is my baby. i love him so much but he has gotten a bit on his paw and he began licking and licking and licking.... he finally stopped and it has begun to heal... but now there is another spot on the same paw!!! but it is 5 times worse. i have taken him to the vet 7 times got prozac and all other sorts of meds, i have gotten him an elizabethian collar, and he still managed to lick it. we have gotten srays, meds, wrapped it in a gauze and wrapped it even with a gauze the in ducktape!!! and yet he still manages to pull it off and lick away. we have done everything i need some help to help my baby get better please help my baby. :D Kaitlyn

2007-08-05 11:18:09 · 13 answers · asked by Kaitlyn 1 in Dogs

dog health

2007-08-05 11:17:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

The lowest I've ever seen a English Bulldog was $1,200.00. Do you think that is too expensive?

2007-08-05 11:16:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a saltwater fish tank (reef tank)
it is a 55gallon, with 60lbs fully cured live rock from an established tank, and 30lbs agronite, 20lbs live sand, and 1lb live sand from another established tank. I have a skimmer running 24hrs and a fluval 305...

i was getting set up for the 'cycle' and i starting adding small amount of pure ammonia for 3 days until my Am ppm was at 1.5.....

i never saw any nitrites, but my ammonia has been dropping and my nitrates are up to a nice 20ppm....

now that nitrates have shown up for the last 2 days, and my ammonia is now at 0...i have a few questions.

1. if my ammonia is dropping (now at 0) why is my nitrates showing and i never seen any nitrites?

2. my sand is having some light 'alge blooms' of red...its like the sand is sorta turning red...why is this, and is it ok?

3. is my tank cycled? did i kind of clone a tank? should i add a fish or 2 to keep ammonia in there? a cleanup crew? (i already have 5 hermits and 5 snails) thanks

2007-08-05 11:13:50 · 3 answers · asked by Healthy Guy 3 in Fish

my tank is growing algae like crazy. this is what i have in my set up
three gallons of water
filer
light
one 3.5in red ear slider
one 1.5in sucker fish
and two small stones
and the algae still continues to grow like crazy.....can you help
thank you in advance

2007-08-05 11:08:51 · 5 answers · asked by Malinda 3 in Reptiles

which name do you like better for my 12wk. old labrador retriever AKC reg.ok me and my family have decided on,
Bear Leonidas Mason or Spartan leonidas Mason,and if you have seen the movie Hannibal Rising or 300 could you suggest names from those movies.or if you have ideas for any names that would be great also and it is a male thanks in advance and we want a strong name

2007-08-05 11:08:08 · 11 answers · asked by 5v62020 2 in Dogs

I have a ten gallon tank, with a filter and a heater. I have 3 giant Dianos that needs a 30 and 3 black skirt tetras that need a 20. I have had them over 3 months now, so im sure they have already quit growing and still seem healthy and happy. I want to know if i can put my beta in there, that i asked about last night. here are the links..

the tank
http://www.flickr.com/photos/reasorm/944486055/

the dianos
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=945

the black skirt tetras
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=1563

my beta
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9665603@N07/1012326895/

2007-08-05 11:05:49 · 13 answers · asked by Mindy's 2nd 1 in Fish

why do people use choke chaines isn't that just causing pain to the animal i've seen a dog die from one

2007-08-05 10:44:44 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i should be gettin a dog if a boy i will call it tyson what about if it is a girl please help also do u know a femail versoin of tyson?

2007-08-05 10:38:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

K...so I am running a new small tank for my bedroom (helps me sleep) It is a 5g with a biowheel filter and good lighting. I am running it as a fresh h2o and I do not want to get a heator I have 65-82f year round house temps. I was thinking one or two fish. What kind do you sugest? I work at a pet store so can get a hold of a large range of fish for good prices. I am running the tank now and have 8 small comets in it tell it is ready. Any ideas? Kind of at a loss...oh, I have a betta tank already so want to go with something else. Thanks!

2007-08-05 10:37:22 · 6 answers · asked by Sarah D 2 in Fish

I am wondering if I have made a mistake or not, or altered their true nature. I have a 20 gallon tank with 8 bettas (4 females, 4 males) and they all get along very well, even at feeding time, but there is a hierarchy. I don't know much about fish, I just enjoy how colorful this type is, and how easy they are to keep. I just maintain their water, treat it, and change their filter every 4 weeks. They have been with me for almost 6 months now, and no squabbles, except play. Are they supposed to be violent fish?

2007-08-05 10:37:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Hi, I have a male and female parakeet. My female parakeet chews on her perch that is made wood. I dont know if she is or is not pregnant. If not how can i direct her towards something else to do. Thanks so much.

2007-08-05 10:37:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

2007-08-05 10:35:24 · 10 answers · asked by Guinness 5 in Other - Pets

how much money is a basic 50 gallon fish tank, and i mean the cheapest ones?

2007-08-05 10:34:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

She is a year old this month and is a teacup chiuwawa or however you spell it. She is always whinning. I don't think she's in pain whats wrong?

2007-08-05 10:31:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My cat seems to have strange looking teeth. It seems like her incisers and premolars are abnormally small. I could not get a great look because she does not like to be handled. She is an orange tabby with pink gums (+nose and paw pads) but she has these black spots all over her gums and/or lips. The spots look wierd. It seems like there are too many of them to be just normal pigmentation. Does anyone know what this could be--or am I just worrying about nothing. --Thanks

2007-08-05 10:31:13 · 5 answers · asked by Emily Z 1 in Cats

in my town the max number of dogs and or cats you can own is 4

2007-08-05 10:30:47 · 17 answers · asked by Ambie 3 in Dogs

I got him a week ago and on day one he was swimming around the bowl, but for the past 5 days hes been staying put for small periods of time. is he ok?

2007-08-05 10:29:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

im getting a new 10 gallon fish tank i no how to cycle and everything but what fish shouldd i put in it i want something energetic and fun to watch i dont really want any mollies or guppie or anything like that but something really fun to watch

2007-08-05 10:27:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

my sisters doxie got pregnant on july 2

2007-08-05 10:26:30 · 10 answers · asked by Mandie K. 3 in Dogs

people always say don't get your dog from a newspaper advertisement or a pet store, but what about a breeder from a website?

2007-08-05 10:22:36 · 14 answers · asked by princesskam1 3 in Dogs

Pup has an exposed area of flesh approx. the size of a nickel! The puppy has just come to me today as a foster. I will of course take the pup to the vet in the A.M. but would like to know if there is anything I can do in the meantime. I currently am fostering another mother and her 5 day old litter of nine pups...would this mother accept the injured pup and care for it as well?

2007-08-05 10:21:35 · 8 answers · asked by D G 1 in Dogs

How big does a miniature pinscher, a miniature teacup yorkie and a Pomeranian get? (I want a really small dog! so help please!)

2007-08-05 10:20:47 · 14 answers · asked by Mz. Tr3ma1n3 N3v3rs0n 585 2 in Dogs

He doesn't have any ticks that I can see and I know they have to be 12 wks before you use the tick shampoo. So for just a normal bath, what can I use on him that is safe? normal human shampoo?

2007-08-05 10:17:34 · 7 answers · asked by paganmom26 3 in Cats

2007-08-05 10:14:34 · 6 answers · asked by comet girl...DUCK! 6 in Horses

Do I have to buy the fish tank gravel or can I go to a landscaping place and get any kind of gravel? And if so, are there any precautions I need to take to make it fish tank ready?

2007-08-05 10:07:49 · 13 answers · asked by MissWorld 1 in Fish