Pets - 11 August 2007

i have a 20 gallon and a 5 gallon how often should i clean the filters my bro says every week but im not sure

2007-08-11 08:09:46 · 12 answers · asked by tkerbag 4 in Fish

She wants to go out and see them but i don't want her to since their so loud, what can i do or put on her ear so she can't hear them as good?

2007-08-11 08:07:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-08-11 07:50:12 · 8 answers · asked by betty boop 2 in Dogs

how much salt should i use for brine shrimp??? It's the salt my dad uses for his saltwater tank.

2007-08-11 07:49:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-08-11 07:44:51 · 24 answers · asked by pat c 3 in Fish

She is clawing and bitting too much. I know she is a kitten but this has to stop! PLEASE HELP ME!

2007-08-11 07:34:25 · 8 answers · asked by Tia 2 in Cats

Ok, so, I have two hermit crabs and I would like to get some more. My hermit crabs live in a 10 gallon tank, so, don't worry! But, since I scoop out any poop out of their cage everyday, the scooper that I am using, just lets some of the poop fall right through! Here is the scooper that I use now:

http://www.petco.com/product/12633/Zoo-Med-Hermit-Crab-Scooper.aspx

Do you know of any scooper that really is good? And, it doesn't let any of the poop fall through? Thank you SO much for your help! Thanks again,

~ Hound Lover!

2007-08-11 07:30:54 · 4 answers · asked by ? 3 in Reptiles

My tortoise is a female and she's about a year old now. I've had her since she was a baby and she doesn' t seem to be getting any bigger. Is there any food I can feed her that will help her to grow any bigger? I don't want to give her steroids or anything, I'm just concerned about her growth rate.

2007-08-11 07:29:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

I have two hermit crabs, and want more! But, my Mom will only let me get more, if I convince her that they aren't stinky. I spot clean their cage everyday, and, I am going to clean their WHOLE 10 gallon tank out every week. But, I usually get this kind of sand:

http://www.petco.com/product/4957/Zoo-Med-Repti-Sand.aspx

And, it really is expensive. I need to buy 2-3 bags of this every week, and, I just can't afford that! Please, if anyone knows of any good sand, that is fairly cheap, links would help too! Thank you SO much for your help! Thanks,

~ Hound Lover!

2007-08-11 07:27:17 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3 in Reptiles

I live in CA and im looking to buy a capuchin monkey please leave me details on websites and what not.

2007-08-11 07:11:48 · 9 answers · asked by MOMOF2BOYS 1 in Other - Pets

i need answer asp i wanted to noe what breed of dog this is and place some names that would be good for her ......i really dont noe the breed because every body asks when i walk her so can some1 pleace help///.....
some1 told me it is a american bull dog or a american pitbull terrier
these are some pic of her


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2007-08-11 07:11:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Sorry - the vet is closed today and i have to wait until monday. I just got a puppy last nite from a reputatble breeder. She is 14 weeks old and had a little spunk yesterday - last nite and today are a different story. She spent 3 hours in the back of a truck coming to me and then he had her out sitting in the grass until i got there - maybe an hour as they made better time than i did. She has been listless as all get out - mind you it was proabably about 103 yesterday in the car she was in - in the way back where i assume there was little ac. She is eating, drinking and going "potty" (both 1&2) outside but is just listless - she just is sleeping a lot - could it be from the heat yesterday or the new surroundings? I've never had a dog before and am worried about her. She is alert and taking everything in, just a bit lethargic and listless. Thanks for any suggestions til i get her to the vet on Monday. :)

2007-08-11 07:07:54 · 10 answers · asked by Just Me 2 in Dogs

You know that stuff thats used to make tap water safe I think its called AquaSafe or some thing like that any ways it says to add one teaspoon for every 10 gallons. So how much do I put in with a 2.5 gallon fish tank? and how many guppies am I allowed to have?

2007-08-11 06:59:45 · 9 answers · asked by ♪♥ ♥♪ 3 in Fish

I might be getting a hamster soon and i can't think of a name
here are the names I narrowed it down to:
Googles
Chewy
Cappu
Chino
bubba
Cheeks
coffee
I need some help choosing one so you can tell mem which ones you like and i'll kepp you posted

2007-08-11 06:57:24 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2007-08-11 06:56:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My puppy has recieved his first vaccination(the 4 in 1, and Coronavirus. How long are you supposed to wait in between shots? And, how many sets should be given? Will 3 suffice, or is it better to be extra cautious and give them 4?

2007-08-11 06:50:10 · 7 answers · asked by ambient73 3 in Dogs

I just bought a betta fish yesterday, and put him in a clean tank, with clean water that sat out a whole day, and was treated with "Betta water conditioner". But once I took him out of that little cup and put him in the tank i noticed a difference. He has to struggle to swim to the bottom. He stays at the top. Sometime when i go over to watch him, he freaks out and floats on his side. He almost floats on top of the water. All of his fins stop moving, so i think that he's dead. Then i realize that his gills are still moving and I tap the tank and he swims around a bit more.
I've had two betta fish before this one and neither has behaved this strangely. Any idea whats wrong?

2007-08-11 06:41:52 · 8 answers · asked by asdeadasleaves 1 in Fish

2007-08-11 06:41:14 · 23 answers · asked by Jim S 1 in Fish

I have read so many questions on here about either pets being pregnant or someone wanting to let their pet out for some "loving". Some just don't realize how important it is to have you pet fixed. As the video below will show there are so many homeless & unwanted pets that die every day. I worked in a shelter & seen countless number of animals die d/t no homes. Everytime you allow your animal to have babies, even if you do find good homes for the babies, you are taking a home away from a homeless shelter animal & probably giving that animal a death sentence. Many shelters still use the gas chamber & that is a horrible way to die for these animals. It can take up to 15 minutes for them to die & the poor animal is clawing so hard to get out of there that they actually RIP out their claws. That is inhumane and so terrible for an animal to spend their last moments alive. Here is the sight I mentioned above go there & click on your language;
http://brightlion.com/InHope/InHope.aspx

2007-08-11 06:38:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

i can only get one dog. which should i get pomeranian or shih tzu?

2007-08-11 06:36:38 · 21 answers · asked by mochafreeze2007 2 in Dogs

Tuesday, my cat started vomiting up her food. At first we thought it was just from a hairball, although we did not find any hair where she got sick. She started hiding from the family, under beds and away from everyone when she usually likes to be around people. Wednesday, she got sick again so we took her to the vet. The vet said she had a slight temp. and gave her an antibotic, and something to settle her stomach in case she had a stomach flu. She also seemed dehydrated so the vet gave her some fluids. Now she won't eat at all or drink anything. The vet put her on an antibiotic to give her at home, took x-rays, and blood work. The x-rays did not reveal any problem and the blood work didn't find anything wrong with the cat either. She's still not eating, hiding from everyone, feels warm, and just sleeps. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

2007-08-11 06:35:40 · 3 answers · asked by Kristina L 2 in Cats

2007-08-11 06:35:30 · 15 answers · asked by Dioxippus 3 in Fish

I recently got a new cat after my old cat died of feline leukemia. Will my new cat get it from being in the house where the old cat was?

2007-08-11 06:35:04 · 4 answers · asked by johnzgurl5_15_05 1 in Cats

and won?

I just did! woooohooooo Give the woman a stuffed animal!

My baby loves to stare.....so I decided to stare back, and I totally freaked him out, I love it.

So, it may be obvious...when not on Answers....I am the cat lady. ha I need a new job SO bad

2007-08-11 06:27:58 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

About a week ago, my dog got out. When she was returned to us, she was limping. The person who found her did not mention it. My only theories on this matter are that she had her paw unintentionally crushed by a heavier object, she may have a foriegn object embedded in her paw, or she has a serious sprain, or even a broken bone. As of today, she yelps whenever pressure is applied to the paw (this can happen when she is lying down, or if I touch it) Also if I attempt to pick her up, she starts yelping and crying uncontrollably, so much that it is honestly ear-splitting. She will still walk and limp to greet people, but she cannot by any means run. But what I would really like to know is the estimate of the cost to have my dog checked by a vet. Also, are there any ideas to what may be ailing my dog? I am very worried that this may be a serious concern. Thank you.

2007-08-11 06:24:48 · 11 answers · asked by Sweetpea 2 in Dogs

My retard of a sister syraped BioSpot Inverted Carpet Spray around our house before we were able to get out cats out of the house.

What should we do?

2007-08-11 06:24:48 · 6 answers · asked by Earle R 1 in Cats

I'm curious of the breakdown of what dogs people own on Answers. So, here's my poll. There are seven categories for dogs, based on their popularity and if they're purebred.

Write how many dogs in each category you own. Please put your poll answer at the top of your answer. If you want to say more about your dogs, please do so after the poll results. For example:
Most Popular Breed: 2
Mixed Breed with Unknown History: 1

Here we go. There are seven categories:
1. Most Popular Breed
2. Very Popular Breed
3. Slightly Popular Breed
4. Less Well-Known Breed
5. Rare Breed
6. Mixed Breed with Known History
7. Mixed Breed with Unknown History

The first four categories are defined below. Basically all AKC breeds, based on popularity and registration stats. I've also added the American Pit Bull Terrier since that's a popular breed without being AKC-registered. It's in the same category as the AmStaff. Rare breeds are any purebreds not listed.

2007-08-11 06:20:47 · 31 answers · asked by Cleoppa 5 in Dogs

my cat has a lump on her backside but last night she got out and had a cat fight with some wild cats.....i still wanna be sure that it isnt cancer how can i tell??????(without going to the doctor)

2007-08-11 06:19:07 · 6 answers · asked by stacy 1 in Cats

2007-08-11 06:13:48 · 15 answers · asked by Danielle 1 in Horses

I have tried so many different home remedies and store bought products in the past week. And honestly they have gotten even worse since I treated my house. I am debating whether to get a teminator to come kill them or buy a product and do it myself. I want to go with the cheapest most effective method. The cheapest terminator I found was $70 for two sprays. If you list any products please tell me if you have used them the price and how effective they are. Thanks!!!

2007-08-11 06:10:03 · 7 answers · asked by .:Tina ♥ marie:. 6 in Other - Pets