Pets - 11 August 2007

I have had guinea pigs before in the past, and I have always had one in a cage. I am thinking of getting a guinea pig again and I am wondering if they are lonely being one to a cage and if its better to get 2 ? Is 2 a lot more cleaning than having just one? (almost a stupid question) but i mean is it a big difference to have 2 cleaning wise?
ok thank you...

2007-08-11 13:39:57 · 10 answers · asked by rachel d 1 in Rodents

What Country do they come from and what kind of habitat do they live in Ex. hot warm dry moist everything you can tell me

2007-08-11 13:39:53 · 4 answers · asked by JANET G 1 in Other - Pets

After a long and happy life, my cat had serious liver problems (perhaps from that tainted pet food scandal) and recently died and broke my heart. I spent a fortune at the vet and hand fed it and subQ hydrated it and gave it medicine etc, but it prolonged its life only so long. I wish I could have saved it longer. Now I don't want to get a new cat in the near future. What else should I get?

2007-08-11 13:32:36 · 7 answers · asked by million$gon 7 in Other - Pets

Hello,

I believe my former vet has violated the health code in some manner. I would like to know if they have violated these codes, and where to file a complaint.

The details-
My puppy, at 13 weeks old broke his rear left leg. The questionable visit occurred at 16 weeks when another vetrinarian at the same hospital attempted to check his leg as the other vet was out.

What I experienced-
While administering medicines and treating animals, nobody was wearing gloves, not even the vetrinarian. The only time they wear gloves is apparently when they are taking your animals vitals.

A cat was supposed to be getting it's yearly vaccinations. The cat was agitated, and kicked the syringes onto the floor. The syringes appeared to be returned to the surgery table.

Upon removal of my animal's cast, it was found he had an infection. The cast was reapplied, with a portion cut off so the animal's foot could be exposed and have neosporin applied. Is this appropriate practice?

2007-08-11 13:31:24 · 3 answers · asked by PorpoisePie 2 in Dogs

I was greasing my hamster's wheel with mayo. (long story, don't ask) and I noticed that they started licking it.

2007-08-11 13:30:06 · 13 answers · asked by Terri 2 in Rodents

For the past few days my 6month old kitten has been very calm, sleeps most of the time and eats very little.... I checked her rectal temp and it is 103.8. So she is running a slight fever. She has NO other symptoms... poops regularly, pees regularly... eats a little bit... She's an indoor cat... I can't think of anything that could've triggered this. She has had all her vaccines and shots. Any thoughts? What could this be? I'll measure her temp tomorrow AM, if she's still running a fever i'll take her to a vet.

2007-08-11 13:27:19 · 8 answers · asked by beautiful bird 3 in Cats

I've had other cats live to be 20 years old without losing weight, but the vet said he's fine. I'm still worried.

2007-08-11 13:26:50 · 41 answers · asked by Aunt Karen 4 in Cats

striker

2007-08-11 13:20:13 · 11 answers · asked by shelton c 1 in Other - Pets

PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY:
I've had a female guppy for over a month now, and she's SUPER pregnant. She's been pregnant for over 2 months now, and I'm getting worried. Today, I got an algae eater, and I gave him an algae disc. Instead of HIM eating it, my guppies went CRAZY over it!!! After that female guppy finished eating, she was 2 TIMES HER NORMAL PREGNANT SIZE! I think she's bloated, but how come the rest of my pregnant guppies didn't get bloated? Is she going to be all right? Someone PLEASE help!

2007-08-11 13:11:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

The vet prescribed " METHYMAZOLE" for the thyroid, and this medication can make the kidney function worse. Please, if you have gone through this experience, share your thoughts. I'm very nervous about giving this drug to my dear cat .

2007-08-11 13:10:47 · 13 answers · asked by Idon'tlivehere 4 in Cats

I want a small dog that I could dress up and love. And I want it to beable to go camping and to take it on walks somtimes. I want a dog that will sit in my lap. And just be calm most of the time.

2007-08-11 13:08:51 · 15 answers · asked by alibear1995 1 in Dogs

2007-08-11 13:05:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

Well someone in my family has a pug who is overweight and i dont know what to do?!it goes on diets but it wont get any smaller!!!!!he gets exercise too!!!!!but same size always!!!

2007-08-11 13:04:43 · 5 answers · asked by kelseydanielle! 1 in Dogs

2007-08-11 13:03:04 · 4 answers · asked by Jessie 1 in Dogs

What does it look like when goldfish breed. I have 2 goldfish and they are acting a little oddly. I dont know how to sex fish so i can tell if one is a female and the other is a male. They are constantly swimming and brushing against each others stomaches and following closley behind the other fish near the rear. I just want to know if they will reproduce so i can prepair. I hope for babies. Wish me luck. And if anyone knows anything about taking care of baby goldfish i would like if u post it here.
Thankz 2 everyone who helps me.
P.S. If you put the most info and websites you wil probly get chosen as BEST ANSWER.

2007-08-11 12:57:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

So, if a cocker spaniel and poodle breed, you have a cockerdoodle. Now, if a cockerdoodle and a cockerdoodle breed, do we no longer need the cocker spaniel and poodle? Or do only cockerdoodles come from the original mix of the two, spaniel and poodle?

2007-08-11 12:57:27 · 12 answers · asked by K 3 in Dogs

We just discovered both our puppies appear to have worms. Is there anything we can do over the weekend to help eliminate the problem, until we can get them to the vet on Monday? What precautions should we take meanwhile so we don't get them? I also read that a lot of puppies are born with them. Is this something the breeder we got them from should have known and informed us about?

2007-08-11 12:53:47 · 11 answers · asked by horselady 2 in Dogs

2007-08-11 12:53:45 · 8 answers · asked by divesh 1 in Dogs

The tank doesnt come with anything

2007-08-11 12:52:14 · 4 answers · asked by nona v 1 in Fish

I bought a cheap thermometer for my 10-gallon fish tank. When opening it, I accidently broke a small piece of glass off the top. (The top of it is open) if I place it a little above water so no water can get into the hole, will it still work?

2007-08-11 12:44:51 · 9 answers · asked by ツ & ♥ 3 in Fish

can you tell how old a lovebird is?The petshop said my lovebird was two months old but i am thinking she might be older...she had black markings on her beak which they said means she is young..is this right? thanks

2007-08-11 12:43:58 · 3 answers · asked by Tabitha 3 in Birds

she gets a puppy has it for 1 month then gets tired of it crapping in the house

1. she doesnt give her dog any shots its a puppy it needs shots no collar, it has dry skin from using human shampoo, only has some dog food

2. shes had dogs before

1. she left the dog in a forest
2. she kicked a dog out of her house
3. she told her kids the dog missed its brothers and sisters and kicked it out
4. she had a puppy but put it to sleep for no reason
5. she had a cat but gave it to sons friend then son got mad at friend for "stealing" it

shes a ***** she got all mad when i payed 50 bucks for my puppy to be groomed and that i get my dog shots and i buy it TREATS shes a *****

her daughter got surprised when i took out her to go water bowl

shes not setting a good example

is there anything i can do?

2007-08-11 12:43:54 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

top 5 choices.. (not in any order)
Skyler
Riley
Blake.. (after Blake Lewis the hottie from American Idol!!)
Corbin
Kaden

2007-08-11 12:43:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

woa. last nite i fed it and today it is gone. checked everywhere. it was in a small lid-less bowl. checked ground, floor carpet EVERYWHERE. Help me.

2007-08-11 12:35:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

having a 3 -4 month puppy with no shots no vet care no collar dry skin and no pet things exept some food?

2007-08-11 12:33:30 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Two of my female parakeets had their very first clutch this year, all is going well with them raising their babies (knock on wood) but I was wondering - how old should my baby parakeets be before I start handling them, and when is the best time to wean them to begin hand taming?
My oldest on hatched on the 15 of July, and the youngest one of that clutch hatched on the 26th of July. The nest box is starting to get really crowded, and I'm hoping soon enough, my oldest one will venture out. Any other advice about raising baby parakeets? Thank you.

2007-08-11 12:30:28 · 1 answers · asked by Krazee about my pets! 4 in Birds

They have a really big, nice cage. They have each other. I would leave several lab blocks and fresh water on Friday evening. Would they be okay until early Monday morning? I know they would miss me, but they'd get lots of love when I got back.

2007-08-11 12:27:20 · 7 answers · asked by krebskat 2 in Rodents

We have had a puppy for 3 months and we want the cats to feel comfortable in their own home again. They hiss, spit and swipe at the puppy if we try to introduce them to each other and he yaps at them. Is there anything I can do?

2007-08-11 12:22:53 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Hi, my dog was neutered two weeks ago. Since then he has been even worse behaved (jumping and biting-wise) and, for lack of a better description, his penis keeps coming out. I thought the neutering was supossed to make this better? Why hasn't it?

2007-08-11 12:17:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-08-11 12:12:09 · 15 answers · asked by Pat W 1 in Other - Pets