Pets - 7 August 2007

My cat has always been an indoor cat, but has recently taken to the habit of "relieving" itself on random objects around the house. It still uses its litterbox liberally and seems to focus on objects that smell like a person who dislikes the cat.

Anyways, we'll be taking the cat out to a family friend's farm, soon, because we're getting new carpet, and having an argument break out if he ruins it would not be good. He's never been a fan of the outdoors, and on the few times he's ever snuck outside, has vigorously attempted to get back in.

Any tips for helping the cat adjust to outdoors, so that it won't feel so cold-turkey when we take him? Or ideas to stop him from marking objects that smell like his "foe"?

Cat is neutered, btw.

2007-08-07 23:36:36 · 9 answers · asked by / / 1 in Cats

I was up around 4:30 in the morning the other day; so was one of my cats. She wanted nothing more than to go outside.

"No," I said, "we don't have 'out' while it's still dark, honey."

She complained about this for a bit, and went off while I mucked about in the kitchen.

Not ten minutes later, my husband was awake and downstairs, with the cat. Apparently she'd gone off to complain to him about the whole in/out situation, waking him up and everything...

We eventually figured out that I'd promised another trip outside the night before, and promised it "tomorrow," with no qualifiers as to when "tomorrow" started. Hence her complaint to her Dad.

On one hand, she is aware that she's not to be out when it's dark; on the other, it was, technically, "tomorrow." We are committed to attachment-cat-parenting, so nobody's mad at her for waking up her father, but -- there is some residual tension about the whole misunderstanding.

Who was in the wrong here?

2007-08-07 23:28:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Hi there i have a four year old neutered male cat, and we have just brought home a new kitten she is only seven weeks old, i know that this is a bit early but she was hand reared.
when i introduced my cat to the kitten(kitten was in the carrier) my cat hissed quite a bit then ran away, since then he has been very interested in the kitten but just hisses when he sees her, this morning he walked right up to the kitten no hissing but then he took a swipe at her than ran off, the kitten is fin but will they ever get on or am i just going to split the house in two and keep them seperated????

2007-08-07 23:28:20 · 17 answers · asked by Gillian C 1 in Cats

2007-08-07 23:26:45 · 13 answers · asked by ken 1 in Dogs

I want to know how long after her operation can I take her home? will I have to feed her and carry her to her newspapers or will she be able to walk? when can I take her for a walk? Can I bathe her a week later or I have to wait longer?
will she seem in pain when she's awake? will her personality change? (less play and less cuteness?)
I'm stressed about it, so please let me know what to expect...

2007-08-07 22:39:04 · 15 answers · asked by Changed by Lithium 3 in Dogs

anyone know where i can buy a teacup puppy in the uk or can i but it from the USA and get it shipped over?

2007-08-07 22:34:24 · 7 answers · asked by ♥ ♫ Rozi ♫ ♥ 2 in Dogs

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

Betta's can live up to 7 years with proper care

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

Here is also a pic where they live in natural habitat
http://www.cultureshocktherapy.com/pic/id/rice_paddy.jpg

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!

2007-08-07 22:08:00 · 6 answers · asked by Kribensis lover 7 in Fish

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_3185614980

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 a fish


Voice your opinions
Go ahead and have fun


EB

2007-08-07 22:01:55 · 4 answers · asked by Kribensis lover 7 in Fish

Hi. My 10 week old Shiba Inu Pup is beginning to think he is boss. Generally it is just a mouthing problem which i am currently dealing with but during his 'mad half hours' he is barking at growling at family members and the more he is told of the more he barks. i have had advice frrom the breeder and i had researched the breed before i decided on him but unfortunately i have yet to find a method which has proved to be effective. if anyone has any ideas then please do let me know! Thanks!

2007-08-07 22:01:44 · 17 answers · asked by Tracie L 1 in Dogs

2007-08-07 22:00:54 · 5 answers · asked by jobees 6 in Dogs

how can i teach my dog to attack on comand, im not a damn dog fighter, i dont wuna buy a damn gun, or a damn alarm, i just wuna no!
so will sum1 please answer instead of lecturing me?

2007-08-07 21:55:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

we have a saint bernard and i shaved it for the summer, but i reshert and i learend never shave a saint bernard, so does it take like a month for the fur to grow back in? JUST answer my question dont tell me how to groom my dog, all i am askin is how long does it take for a saint bernards fur to grow back, and is there anything to make it frow faster cause he looks funny with his body shaved and his tail all long

2007-08-07 21:49:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Yesterday i had a new kitten, female 12 weeks old, and i already have a 2 year old cat, female. And although my older cat hasnt clawed the little kitties eyes out, shes stalking her around the house and hissing so much at her, will they ever get on? or will it be like this forever? and does anyone have any help on litter training,it appears the kitten isnt litter trained which isnt what we were told, so i think she is pooping all over our house! so a little help would be nice! thanks :) xxx

2007-08-07 21:46:24 · 7 answers · asked by EmmyB 2 in Cats

My dobe is 11 months old she knows how to open my fridge when no one is home...She ate a whole jar of sweet relish a block of cheese and a whole half of a ham tonight before I got home..Does she need a vet!!

2007-08-07 21:38:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I had a cat a couple years ago and I was sitting on my bedroom floor, placing some good food down on the floor for the cat to eat. I don't remember what, I think it was some chicken or something. Point is, it was definately a yummy treat that I expected my cat to gobble up. Instead, all of a sudden, the cat got all tense and freaked out and was staring inside my closet. It just kept looking in there and it's eyes were real big. She lost all intrest in the food and ran under the bed. No more than 30 minutes later, a fire started in that same closet. I swear. To this day, I still don't know how that fire started, but it was a serious fire. The whole place burnt. My family and I made it out unharmed, thank goodness. But sadly, I don't think my poor cat made it out. I never saw her after that.
Does anyone besides me think that this cat sensed that something wasn't right?
Or am I crazy for even thinking that?
Thanks, and sorry this is so long.

2007-08-07 21:16:24 · 11 answers · asked by a person 3 in Cats

2007-08-07 20:50:51 · 9 answers · asked by mikuilit 2 in Cats

some days he shows up and other times he doesnt. im trying to gain this cats trust so that i can maybe someday pet it. if anyone has any ideas on how i can gain the cats trust or on why it doesnt show up on some days.. i leave the food in the general same area every night but on somedays it doesnt even show up to eat it.

2007-08-07 20:32:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2007-08-07 20:30:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

its late, and i am very tired...and i just wanted to know this before i go to bed....i just wanted to know what the lowest temperature for a dog to stay in a dog house is? i will get one very soon, and North Dakota has very cold winters. so i think the dog will have to stay inside for most of the time during the winter correct? since it gets so cold. it'd be great if someone could find actual websites with facts. thanks so much!

2007-08-07 20:16:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-08-07 19:46:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

i got a kitten yesterday called poppy shes nine weeks old, i had put her dishes and litter tray with bed and rug in the kitten when i went to get her this morning at 3am to check on her she was gone i noticed a gap in my cupbourd when i look through with a torch there is another gap with a pipe under the floor do you think she is ok i havent slept all night with worry!!i ahve left food out and water .im frightend somethings happend to her and i blame myself any suggestions?

2007-08-07 19:29:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2007-08-07 19:28:00 · 8 answers · asked by Lita 2 in Dogs

or trying to eat out of my garbage can what can i do for him to stop!

2007-08-07 19:23:49 · 4 answers · asked by g_ramirezjr 1 in Dogs

my dog got sick yesterday a female doberman 10 yrs. old took her to the vet today said her stomach was turned around and she had a fever of 104.6 extremly dehydrated she died an hour later is this a common thing? she was healthy all her life and seemed happy until yesterday when she seemed to fade away

2007-08-07 19:22:20 · 10 answers · asked by cykomiko 2 in Dogs

How many cats have you seen that will play fetch??? My 6 toed cat will actually chase a ball down the hall, and bring it back to you so you can throw it for her again....anyone have any cats that will do that...or anything else?

2007-08-07 19:08:52 · 14 answers · asked by Runwee 1 in Cats

and if it is, should i just go to nevada and find a baby one at a regular petstore or do i have to go to a special place? and also how much would a baby cost?

2007-08-07 18:52:30 · 6 answers · asked by Ca$eman 1 in Other - Pets

They never play with him and he's always laying in the same spot it's on the porch and i never see his owners around.. Should I just let him be or do something about it?

One time I tried playing with him, he's really friendly but they told me not to and they don't even play with him that's what made me mad.. So should I just leave him alone or call somebody? They've had him for about 4 years..

2007-08-07 18:51:32 · 12 answers · asked by Amanda 2 in Dogs

1.they have to ship
2.and it would be nice if it came with a cage

2007-08-07 18:46:50 · 9 answers · asked by snake guy 2 in Reptiles

i am considering working at a animal shelter and i am curious if working at one is fun or sad. hoows the atmosphere?anything will help

2007-08-07 18:26:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

i dont no bout this its weird but my sisters cat squats down and something comes out here virgina and its a browny redy colour hope u pplz no the answer (answer wat a funi word)

2007-08-07 18:20:18 · 6 answers · asked by lauren s 1 in Cats