Pets - 11 August 2007

He is a 6 month old west highland white terrier. He goes for plenty of walks. However, he shreads newspapers, bites me, jumps up and grabs anything, and does not listen. What things should i do to make him better behaved. I love him so much but he's a stubborn brat. And I'm not interested in a dog trainer. Thanks!

2007-08-11 15:09:41 · 4 answers · asked by catch me if u can ;) 3 in Dogs

I hit a toad with my weed wacker by accident... It has a broken arm and is scratched up a bit. How should I care for it until Monday when the vet opens?

2007-08-11 15:08:34 · 3 answers · asked by Natalie N 1 in Other - Pets

Okay so I'm going to be getting a Dumpy Tree Frog. However I have a few last questions. I'm only 14 so I have a budget(trying to stay under $125). I've read like every care-sheet on the net, but here goes:

-Will my dumpy be okay with a regular incandescent bulb with a special globe(lamp)?

- What is the BEST size tank for up to 2 dumpies?)OR a dumpy and an anole lizard.

- Which bendible jungle vine is better? (the Flukers or Exo-Terra)if you have used either.

-Any other suggestions would be appreiciated

Thank you so much!

2007-08-11 15:01:07 · 2 answers · asked by phantom2921 2 in Reptiles

Most of the litter out there for ferrets doesn't work well at all. I wondered if it's ok to use non toxic cat litter pearls. Has anyone tried this type with any success?

2007-08-11 14:59:22 · 4 answers · asked by jay 2 in Other - Pets

i have been told that the bigger the paws are the bigger the dogs going to be. she is 45 lbs (wolf hybrid) and has huge paws the pictures they look small but they are really not anyway is it true
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http://s182.photobucket.com/albums/x188/goongy123/?action=view¤t=paw.jpg

2007-08-11 14:58:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a ten gallon tank with 2 angelfish, 3 tetras, 1 molly, and 1 pleco (Don't question the fish that i have in my tank at the moment please, as i am keeping a couple in my tank for a friend). Yesterday I looked at my tank and everything was normal. I fed my fish this morning, went to work, and now i just got home and i discovered brown algae on everything in the tank, and not just the walls. Even all of my ornaments are brown. What happened? Help!

2007-08-11 14:55:46 · 6 answers · asked by Andrew 2 in Fish

I am concerned, I just noticed that when my dog gets up from sleeping she leaves a wet spot that appears that comes from her behind area. Her fur is wet under her tail area and hind legs?

2007-08-11 14:52:38 · 7 answers · asked by Craig B 1 in Dogs

I know from experience, some fish were more prone to some diseases than others, but it has been years since I had pet fish. I remember red-tail shark did very well easily, but what others are good?

2007-08-11 14:51:39 · 5 answers · asked by million$gon 7 in Fish

Earlier this evening, I went to go feed my hermit crabs and I saw these termite looking things in the tank everywhere. They were breeding in it! Will they harm my hermit crabs? Anyways,when I went to go take out the one on the surface, I saw that my other hermit crab's (i have 2) shell was right by my other crab. It wasent there a few hours ago so he must have dug his way up to the surface after 5 weeks in the sand! Well Hermie (the one I went to take out) was now in my other crabs shell. Its so confusing! So where is my other one if he is not in his shell but he dug his way up to the surface, then got out of his shell and Hermie got in? Will he die if he runs around without a shell? I already took Hermie out into a spare cage just untill we clean it out and get all the bugs out. But will my other crab find another shell or should I look for him more? Will he be alright? I really dont want him to die.

2007-08-11 14:48:21 · 4 answers · asked by Reppzin~ 2 in Other - Pets

2007-08-11 14:48:12 · 2 answers · asked by CARLOS A 1 in Rodents

These are the questions I have [some of them... I'll post more later]

-Are they good with kids?
-do they need a lot of excersise?
-male or female?
-which toys do they like?
-inside or outside dogs (I have room for both)
-How often should they be walked?
-A lot of energy?
-how big to they tend to get?

2007-08-11 14:47:54 · 15 answers · asked by Miss Understood 2 in Dogs

Well I have a border collie and he's about 2 years old. I can barely take him anywhere because he can be really aggressive. I can't give him walks at all, even around the block because he will attack any other dog he sees. I just let him outside and my neighbors had a dog over and he tried to jump the fence to attack it. The back of our fence faces a street and has a sidewalk on it so people are always walking and once this lady was walking a small dog and mine jumped the fence to get to it.

He's weird with people because sometimes he'll be friendly and everything, but other times he'll try to bite their ankles and attack them, too. He also has a problem with jumping up on people and licking them. My dad has threatned to get rid of him and everything if my dog doesn't learn to be good =/

What can I do or how can I train him so he'll be a better a dog?

2007-08-11 14:43:35 · 22 answers · asked by Cj 2 in Dogs

my turtle ran out of pellets and i cant get more until maybe monday or tuesday and i was wondering if they can eat fish food because i have lots of it

2007-08-11 14:41:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

I woke up this morning..
To find my 4 month old male kitten, with a swolen paw.
It's at least triple the size it normally is.
He's licks it occasionally, but nothing else..
It doesn't appear to be broken, he limps around on it...

I have no clue what to do...
Help!

2007-08-11 14:39:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Flash is 18 months old. The first time Vienna was in season was not bad. This time, Flash refuses to eat.
We have tried everyting, including people food, He will eat cheese and cheerios. He just whines all the time. The vet could not find any thing wrong with him, but I think he is losing weight. If this is like last tiem, we have another week to go. Plese help!

2007-08-11 14:38:53 · 7 answers · asked by vicki t 1 in Dogs

We had to put my dog down yesterday, she was suffering from an incurable illness, now my other dog is grieving. They were together 5 years and were best friends. Is there anything I can do to help him? How long should this go on?

2007-08-11 14:32:39 · 12 answers · asked by Hair Goddess 3 in Dogs

I went with my sister today to pick out a dog and it was the worst experience Ive ever had (and she even owns her own house)!
Normally I get my dogs from the county shelter its easy and fast but she wanted to go to a no kill shelter and these people were plain rude!
Especially if you want them to hold the dog 24 hours, its a nightmare! you would think they would want to be nice and accomodating so more people would be more likely to adopt their dogs.

Its almost easier to get a dog from a breeder!

2007-08-11 14:31:39 · 27 answers · asked by Tina 4 in Dogs

why are people so rude on here. not everyone is a pet expert. if everyone know everything about pets, there would be no vets or vet techs. maybe some people need to stop being so harsh andjust try to be helpfull.

2007-08-11 14:16:26 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-08-11 14:15:28 · 15 answers · asked by barrelracer448 2 in Rodents

2007-08-11 14:00:39 · 45 answers · asked by nacho80 1 in Dogs

2007-08-11 14:00:19 · 27 answers · asked by sean r 1 in Dogs

Ok so she has little blisters in her body that have scaves now but and her tail is the worst. The hair has fallen out and it looks all red and its bledding in some areas..im really scare but dont know what to do. i tried putting medicine, i put peroxide and alcohol. please someone help!

2007-08-11 13:57:00 · 13 answers · asked by 1981Girl 1 in Dogs

My hammie is having these black spot! I love him so-o-o-o-o much and i let it excersise in it's ball daily for 3 hours or so and I change the cage every 2 days but there are these black spot inside, under his fur! If you know any vets in Los Angeles, please give me the address. I asked each vet I know but they always say the same thing! " I don't treat rats." THat is so not fair! HELP!!!

2007-08-11 13:55:43 · 7 answers · asked by cutie101 2 in Rodents

I have been wanting one for a long time and I would like toknow more about them and if you know of any breeders in Va? Thanks

2007-08-11 13:54:52 · 8 answers · asked by mrsfcsn 2 in Dogs

2007-08-11 13:49:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I just saw what looks like a grain of rice under my cats tail. It is the weekend and can't take my cat to the vet. Is there anything I can do for him without taking him to the vet????

He is an indoor cat. I also have another indoor cat. Should I do something to him also??

2007-08-11 13:48:27 · 7 answers · asked by steph 2 in Cats

2007-08-11 13:45:26 · 3 answers · asked by Sean N 1 in Other - Pets

what should i do? could it kill him?

2007-08-11 13:44:23 · 20 answers · asked by plaid 2 in Dogs

all of a sudden he opens his mouth and takes his paw and seems to wipe his mouth with it. when he does this his whole body tightens up and he seems to be in pain. sometimes he evens makes a sound like he is in pain. can anyone relate to this action, please help it's really scary.

2007-08-11 13:44:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

i need find a wild iguana so that my iguana i got 6 days ago and it has to be a wild one because my iguana is wild and she needs a friend to play with in my opinion

2007-08-11 13:44:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets