Pets - 8 August 2007

any advice on starting a salt water fish tank? is it very hard?

2007-08-08 14:22:54 · 3 answers · asked by rachel d 1 in Fish

should i get a male or a female? i kind of want a male because people say they are more colorful. where do i get one? what do i do to set up the bowl? where do i get the bowl? i want some gravel too, where do i get that?
i no im a begginer! well i had a goldfish when i was like 10 and i named him spongebob then i got another one and named it patrick! but then spongebob got really big and ate patrick! haha spongebob got wicked fat so i didnt feed him so then he died hahha

2007-08-08 14:20:25 · 9 answers · asked by iannn 3 in Fish

My puppy's pads are turning black and she is only 7 weeks old.

2007-08-08 14:17:29 · 14 answers · asked by Melissa 1 in Dogs

My aunt has a yorkie and she said that yorkies can get hip dysplasia because there good jumpers! I have a 3/4 yorkie and 1/4 poodle pup....should i be worried?

And is there such thing as dog insurance lol and how much would that cost? i dont want to ne stuck with an $8000 surgery fee if my dog get this type of problem

2007-08-08 14:16:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

We have a beagle that we got 2 months ago. Starting last Saturday after he was out of his cage in the morning, he went outside and started running around sniffing the ground, grunting and braying. He has been doing this for the past 4 days. He eats little, does all his business inside the house, does not come when we call him, doesn't play with our other dog any more. HELP!

2007-08-08 14:16:26 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have potty pat for him, but he just pee once or twice when it is clean!! and his poo? where ever he feels like it!!

2007-08-08 14:14:43 · 8 answers · asked by neji k 1 in Dogs

well, i found a small family of snails in my bathroom. theyre no bigger than a newborns pinkynail. how and what do i do to take care of them?

2007-08-08 14:09:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-08-08 14:07:55 · 5 answers · asked by stallion_ana 1 in Dogs

My two month papillon ate some string, what should I do?

2007-08-08 14:07:31 · 13 answers · asked by starlightstarry 1 in Dogs

I can't seem to get the salinity specific gravity up to 1.024. i add more salt and it goes up for a bit but then settles back down to 1.021 to 1.020. I feel like i've already added quite a bit more than the 1/2 cup per gallon as recommended on the instant ocean package that i used. I have a 37 gallon viaaqua tank. a fluval 204 canister filter. 12 pounds of live rock, 40 pounds of live sand and 30 pounds of regular sand (aragonite). 5 scarlet hermits and 5 nassarius snails. i'me using a red sea hydrometer (swing arm). my other water parameters seem to be okay. ph about 8.2. temp about 82 F. nitrates and nitrites okay.

2007-08-08 13:58:57 · 3 answers · asked by blownupboy 2 in Fish

But They Eat Other Animals Like Its No Big Deal

2007-08-08 13:58:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I have three black phantom tetras in a 10 gallon tank, but everytime I approach the tank they all hide in a corner behind a ceramic ornament. I've had one of the tetras for three years and the others for 1-2. They will come out if I feed them, but they eat better if I walk away from the tank and watch them at a distance. Is there anyway I can gradually make the less timid?

2007-08-08 13:58:43 · 6 answers · asked by Rhea 5 in Fish

I put 3 liter soda bottles with frozen water inside the cage and spray them, but they still seem hot. They are also in the shade. How can I keep them cool, can I shave their fur off? And what the signs of heat stroke/ heat discomfort, like whaat do they do? Please help! Thanks

2007-08-08 13:54:36 · 7 answers · asked by Marisa 2 in Other - Pets

My Eskie was attacked tonight by 2 Irish Wolfhounds and an Akita. It was horrific and I honestly didn't think she would survive, as they were quite obviously out to kill. It took 3 men to wrestle down the three large dogs and get them away from mine. My dog is now in the hospital with several deep tear wounds and a very deep laceration on the neck. I of course want justice and would like to know how I can handle these other dogs. Anyone know how about laws against vicious dogs? How to put a record on these dogs...? I really don't know where to begin. By the way, so far the other owner is being compliant.

2007-08-08 13:43:29 · 21 answers · asked by Wear Red 1 in Other - Pets

I'd like to know the breed of my grandmother's cat.

Please see photo: http://www.astro.princeton.edu/~lemaster/img/kitty.jpg

Thanks!

2007-08-08 13:42:17 · 14 answers · asked by nicole 1 in Cats

I am very dedicated and experienced in the fishkeeping hobby and even have my own fish forum. If I kept up with water changes and params could I keep just one pair in a 10 gal tank alone? I've really wanted them and I am able to take care of them.

2007-08-08 13:40:49 · 4 answers · asked by abnm 3 in Fish

BUT NOT SEA MONKEYS!!!

2007-08-08 13:35:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Okay i have to re-post this question cause i need help. My pu ppy is 10 weeks old and is a female German Shepherd. I know shes teething, but shes doesn't seem to know its not alright to bite my pants and pull on them and bite my ankle. I give her lots of toys to play with, but after awhile when no toys are around she comes to me and nibbles on my pants and osmetimes my ankle. It doesen't hurt but i feel uncomfortable. I hold her muzzle shout for about 30 seconds when ever shes tries and i say NO. I did lots of things, but still doesen't work. Im scared like holding her muzzle she'll hate me and fear me. I tried holding her muzzle again and she barked at me... I am so scared.....

2007-08-08 13:35:20 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My dog has blue liquid coming out of his eye, whats wrong? what should I do?

2007-08-08 13:20:16 · 11 answers · asked by Arg. Heinze 2 in Dogs

My Goldfish are getting too big for my 10 gallon tank, I was just wondering if anyone knew if petco or petsmart would take them even though i've had them for over a year

2007-08-08 13:17:55 · 10 answers · asked by Shaebee27 3 in Fish

Close to Inglewood,Harthawn,Gardena,Long beach,South L.A.
,or Clover City.

2007-08-08 13:12:52 · 7 answers · asked by wooda 2 in Fish

I have a Cocker Spaniel and im gonna get a German Shepherd puppy soon! So how about you?

2007-08-08 13:05:00 · 32 answers · asked by David 3 in Dogs

I have

2 Clown loaches
1 Albino Redfined Shark
4 Platies
1 Red Swordtail
1 Albino pleco

I was given 2 black Anglefish about the size of a twoonie and was wondering if they were compatible with my Clown Loaches and Swordtail?

2007-08-08 13:04:21 · 4 answers · asked by Katryna C 3 in Fish

I have a kitty who I happen to be allergic to but I love animals and my girlfriend loves him to (shes not allergic) so I need to know what I can do such as medicines and sprays. I use benadryl and it works great, problem is it makes me really drowsy, too drowsy to function! I was thinking of getting that allergen febreeze reducer but its more for air born allergy's. I am using a lint roller to pick up his hairs, everything I'm doing is good. But I just need some alternatives. Any medicines (non prescription is preferable but if not ok) Sprays (such as the febreeze) and maybe some cream (for itches) Thanks, serious answers please to people who know verified solutions.

2007-08-08 13:01:44 · 8 answers · asked by 2gthr4vr 3 in Cats

I have a 1 yr old male cat and my step sister needs to find a home for her 1yr old male. My cat is very territorial and I am worried that they will never get along. The other cat is very easy going and never gets upset.

2007-08-08 12:59:07 · 9 answers · asked by qtpie26_1 1 in Cats

My male english bulldog is constantly barking at the neighbors when he sees them thru the cracks of the fence. They're not doing anything out of the ordinary ( the neighbors) just hanging out in their backyard. My dog will start barking excessively & jumping up against the fence. My neighbor (an older lady) is now scared of my dog because she thinks he's going to try to bite her. He seems to be obsessed with them now & I've tried for days scooting him away with a broom, making him sit down elsewhere while he calms down. But as soon as he catches his breath again he'll walk back to the fence & do this routine over again! I thought being repetative in showing him to stop would help him stop but its not working. We walk him daily, he has plenty of toys, another dog in the backyard with him and we bring them (dogs) both in to spend time with my husband & I.

mI don't know what to do with this proble,

We just moved in about 4 months ago. It just started about a month ago.

2007-08-08 12:53:41 · 7 answers · asked by Yay Linda! 2 in Dogs

So my family has had a lab, Kate, for 9 years...and she's still has hyper as the day we got her! Even after hours of being outside she's still racing around everywhere! Any ideas on how to calm her down?

2007-08-08 12:52:49 · 7 answers · asked by Jessica 1 in Dogs

I think Standard poodles especially white ones. How about you?

2007-08-08 12:50:19 · 20 answers · asked by <3 3 in Dogs

2007-08-08 12:46:35 · 8 answers · asked by rozhaymond@sbcglobal.net 5 in Dogs

hell play with me but he hasnt eaten all day im really scared.i dont want him 2 die.pleas help like vets!!oh hes a male dog

2007-08-08 12:45:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs