Pets - 9 August 2007

2007-08-09 08:58:52 · 6 answers · asked by lori d 1 in Fish

I dont understand WHY anybody would think this is beneficial! IT seems SO CRUEL!!My hubbys grandma cuts the tails off the kittens when they are several weeks old! Am i wrong? Is this not cruelty?

2007-08-09 08:58:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

HI,

I just bought a new puppy.she is a pit bull and is 6 weeks old.I know this is young ,but i am such a sucker for abused animals.I think the guys i bought it from, fights his dogs because one of the adult dogs had a big scar on the side of his cheek and there were flies all over it.But thats a whole different story.Well i've just had her since yesterday and she was infested in fleas ,i went and bought some frontline.She seems to be losing most of the fleas.but one thing that concerns me is that she draggs her but on the ground and she cant seem to get comfortable anywhere she sits.IM thinking this is worms.Well i just called the vets office and they told me he wasnt there and wont be back until monday.Will she be okay to wait this long before she goes to the vet or should i go and buy some otc de-wormer from wal-mart or something? I havnt seen anything in her poop either.It looks pretty normal to me.Are OTC de-wormers safe for puppies ?oh and also i live in a small town

2007-08-09 08:39:23 · 6 answers · asked by beast 3 in Dogs

I would like to know why all dogs chew on female underwear.
Especially the croutch

2007-08-09 08:38:08 · 10 answers · asked by Ms Red Hook 73 2 in Dogs

Can freshwater puffer fish live with guppies and tetras? Are there any websites where i can order freshwater puffer fish?

2007-08-09 08:31:21 · 6 answers · asked by Jason L 2 in Fish

i would possibly like a dog who is :
small
maybe a spaniel
good with kids
not a guard dog (not too yappy)
will sleep with me
okay in heat
cute......of course
thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-08-09 08:28:14 · 23 answers · asked by Bella 1 in Dogs

for the last time:
what would be the disadvantages of putting a small arowana with a small peacock bass?

would the bass want to kill the aro?

what is the worst that could happen in a situation where i have an arowana and peacock bass in a 250 gallon aquarium?

2007-08-09 08:23:02 · 5 answers · asked by Chris L 1 in Fish

My new cat was a bit standoffish, nothing like my big old baby that died a while back. It was a little dissapointing to me. I started really laying it on thick with her, uber baby talk, and she totally responds to that, she winks her little eyes at me and meows when I talk to her like that, then the petting festival begins. Now she's as affectionate as my old one was, maybe more so.

2007-08-09 08:10:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

A complete water change?? Do we wash the gravel, or get a new filter?? Please answer with EXTRA detail please. We have a ten gallon tank(Fresh water) and about 10 fish. 3 danios, 2 alge eaters, 3 neon tetras, 3 frogs, a cory catfish, and 2 orange tetras.

2007-08-09 08:08:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I have 2 Red Belly Piranhas (aproximatly 7-9 inches each)and a Pleco (10 inches) in a 75 gallon tank that i have had with no real problems for more than 2 years. I am wondering if there are any suitable and tankmates for the piranhas. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you

2007-08-09 08:07:11 · 9 answers · asked by erik69311 2 in Fish

I have two dogs that I found on the street when they were two weeks old. They are brother-sister and we believe the female was the runt. They are sweethearts! They are 8 months now, and the female has not had her first cycle but it is coming! Then there can be mating between the two of them, which would obviously not be good! So I must "fix" at least one of them, despite my motherly guilt:)...But I am wondering whether I should spay the female or neuter the male? The male is a more simple procedure, but my female dog´s personality is more sensative and nervous than the male´s so might it affect her in a worse-better way? Also, these dogs have done everything together from day one, so would it affect their relationship or cause confusion if just one had the operation? I have a tight budget (student) so just one operation is better, but if necessary I can manage both. I am just so worried to change them in any way, these are my treasures and I love their personalities..Please Help:)!

2007-08-09 08:05:34 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I know that's how he plays with us, but I don't know how to stop him. All we do is play with him then if he nips we give him one of his toys to bite instead, right away and say "Don't bite." Other than that is there anything else to do to stop him? After telling him to stop he gets upset and sits alone at the other side of his room. I know he's just a puppy, but we want to start training him as soon as possible.

2007-08-09 07:58:19 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

He is usually playful and very active and cuddley. Today and yesterday he is laying around and whenever someone even goes to pet him he moans. (even if he isnt touched!). He is not eating either. Please help

2007-08-09 07:56:50 · 8 answers · asked by jo 2 in Cats

my swortail already born her little babies..
after one week, her tummy seems like become big again,
i am curious when is the shortest time for her to pragenant again?
and how long is the pregnant period?

2007-08-09 07:49:57 · 3 answers · asked by yEwChAi~~ 1 in Fish

Read this question

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ag3PjZ.JiVeqJWrHCQBRWT_L7BR.?qid=20070809112354AAhkdcN

Now, if you cannot afford to supply your dog, cat, rabbit, ginuea pig, etc, with proper vetrinary care, than you should not have a dog.

Is anyone else just disgusted with these idiots?

2007-08-09 07:43:29 · 7 answers · asked by Rachel-Pit Police-DSMG 6 in Other - Pets

I adopted two littermates from the humane society. When I got the little girl and boy home, they were skittish. They shrug away from our hands and hide. I'm worried that having eachother to rely on will keep them from being great lap cats/snugglers/my companions. Is there any tips/experience on this? I've had plenty of kitties, and lots of experience, but never adopted two together...

2007-08-09 07:41:09 · 28 answers · asked by BREESPREE82 1 in Cats

well im pretty sure it is but its belly has swolen and its scales are stick out it also seems to play with the other one the same type alot and the other 1 bashes fish that go near to the pregnant one is it pregnant and if it is do i need to care for it specially?

2007-08-09 07:35:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Does a mix of a non shedding dog and a shedding dog shed?

2007-08-09 07:30:39 · 24 answers · asked by sheri 2 in Dogs

I have a 2.5 gallon acrylic Hex tank with a male Betta and a mystery snail. The tank has been completely cycled for quite some time now. The tank came as a package (TopFin AquaScene 2) with an undergravel filter. The filter seems to be working ok, but I keep hearing so many negative things about UGF filters. Plus, there seems to be a lot of surfarce agitation from the air pump bubbles and my Betta can't create bubble nests. I would like to replace the UGF with a small 3 gallon in-tank filter that I have in a different 2.5 gallon tank.

Is it ok to change fitler types in a cycled tank? If I do, do I have to re-cycle the tank? Do I need to completely clean out the bottom of the tank, below the UGF plate? Or just remove the plate?...

2007-08-09 07:26:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Thank you in advance!! :o)

2007-08-09 07:20:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Has anyone did this or have any thoughts on it?

2007-08-09 07:19:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

...objects by directing it to a scratching post with catnip, spraying it with a water bottle, etc. But what about when YOU ARE NOT HOME and the kitten is scratching the furniture? How do you redirect the behavior then? I do not like it, but I will probably get my kitten declawed because I cannot guarantee my fiancé that our new kitten will not scratch the furnative. The argument against that it takes away their nature defenses against predators is void b/c my kitten is an INDOOR one and will NOT go outside.

This is an invitation for suggestions, opinions on the subject. The decision to declaw has not been made lightly, but rather through a lot of research. I would like to have some feedback from both sides. Cat owners who have declawed cats--How is their behavior? Did it change after the surgery? Do you regret getting it done? Those who refuse to declaw -- how do you keep your cat from scratching unwanted objects? Are you at home all the time? What do you do when you are away at work?

2007-08-09 07:17:44 · 15 answers · asked by Gina Marie 1 in Cats

How many haircuts a year for a dog like a Maltese?

2007-08-09 07:14:25 · 8 answers · asked by Belle 2 in Dogs

my chihuahua has been doing good(i guess) but only because i picked him up and plopped him in there when he was about to go. I need a way for him to go in the litter box automatically!! he does it outside, but know that winter is coming he won't like cold!
p.s. i need lots of options in your people's answers. im rating best answer!! (duh)

2007-08-09 07:14:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

because my dog was pregnant and she gave birth yesterday at 4 am and my mom heard her barking and checked and saw that the puppy was dead ... and sum of my family still think that shes pregnant because they say its not normal for a dog just to have one puppy

2007-08-09 07:08:27 · 17 answers · asked by Love_Stars_Smiles 1 in Dogs

2007-08-09 07:03:07 · 4 answers · asked by bburrows13 2 in Fish

I bought a pair of russian dwarf hamsters a few hours ago, named Toffee and Treacle. Their cage as tubes in it, and when I put the hamsters in, I put in some stuff for bedding. But now the hamsters are asleep together in the tubes, and have ignored the bedding. I dont have anything for a bedroom yet for them, is this the problem? Which bedrooms/house would you suggest for them? I need something available in the UK.

2007-08-09 06:59:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

my two 13 week old rabbits have been fine since i got them. they been eatin. i havent changed there diet at all since i gt them they were growing normal, nothing out of the ordanry seemed wrong. i had them out yesterday and they were perfectly fine. when i went 2 cover them up last night i noticed one of them was lyin flat out n i thought what is she doin. i touched her and she didnt move at all her eye that i could see was blank. i checked if she was breathing and she was. i gently turned her on her other side 2 see what her other eye was like it was focusing and following my hand. i picked her up and she didnt show any sign of pain, i laid her flat and got a syringe filled with water and gently gave her a little bit of water and she drank it nd seemed 2. then 2 mins after this she started kicking her back legs then suddenly stopd moving. there is no visble signs 2 y she died. her eyes were clean and so on, she was a healthy weight so what could av caused this 2 happen???

2007-08-09 06:53:55 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

just asking

2007-08-09 06:51:50 · 9 answers · asked by Ashley J 3 in Cats

hi
got a 6 wk old gsd ***** had her since tuesday morning.
she was a bit quiet on tuesday . yesterday she was great eating well. today she is very sleepy and hardly eating
she has been sick 4/5 times this afternoon, mainly water mixed in with her food. she was wormed monday night today she has being passing worms
any advice would be grateful
ty
wot can i do for tonight, i will take her the vets tomorrow

2007-08-09 06:42:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs