Pets - 15 August 2007

Please help. My brother's male cat will be put down this weekend, as two veterinarians have failed to diagnose what is wrong. We have tested for FIV, mites, parasites and food allergies and have placed the cat on steroids with very little response.

The symptoms are: Scabbing and bleeding around the eyes, ears, chin and crotch, weakness and fatigue. Eating habit is normal, but he is continually losing weight. He's tried switching foods and even locations, all with the same result.

All information on this is greatly appreciated.

2007-08-15 11:02:43 · 20 answers · asked by politechaos 2 in Cats

i guess people wont bother taking him hell find his way back but 3 cats in the circle have gone missing. we checked the pound and the spca. either someones taking them or theres something in the preserve behind my house that shouldnt be there

2007-08-15 11:00:37 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2007-08-15 10:58:42 · 6 answers · asked by josh h 2 in Fish

I really like our cat but the apartments want 375 USD for us to keep it. What should you think I should do? I’m thinking of keeping it at a neighbor for like 2 weeks and tell the apartment we got rid of it and get it back after 2 weeks after things have cooled.

2007-08-15 10:50:35 · 20 answers · asked by Futbol Player 1 in Cats

2007-08-15 10:49:19 · 17 answers · asked by Alyson C 1 in Dogs

I have an air pump that is supposed to be for a 10-20 gallon tank, but right now that is all that I have to use on my 46 gallon tank, is that bad for the fish? will they die?

2007-08-15 10:31:50 · 6 answers · asked by Trevor C 2 in Fish

My Bach is about 13 years old, recently he lost one of his top canine teeth and i was worried about infection. So i took him to the drs and they ran a blood test and he came back good, as well as the recommended for him to have a dental cleaning with possible teeth removal, as they did they removed 3 teeth. It has been over a week. He isn't eating or drinking. He came from the potty and he has diarrhea and blood in his poop, which was more like mucus rather than poop. I took him back to see the dr and they gave him a steroid shot with vitamin k which she said should help with his appetite, as well as more antibiotics (it smells like tuna...ugg) and he refuses to have anything to do with anything as far as food. I have resorted to using the recommended hills a/d formula watered down and syringed into his mouth, but he hates it. I love my kitty so much can someone please help me. I feel like had i not taken him into the dr in the first place he would still be loving cuddling kitty.

2007-08-15 10:31:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

on the petco website for red swordtails it says "Swordtails prefer a degree of salinity in their water and adding one teaspoon of aquarium salt per two gallons of water is highly recommended." .... but do they HAVE to have salt? or can they live in just freshwater?

2007-08-15 10:22:42 · 7 answers · asked by Trevor C 2 in Fish

Tank 1 is 12" inc (side lenth) 14" high this is a hexagonal tank.

Tank 2 is 24" 14" 12"

2007-08-15 10:21:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-08-15 10:17:33 · 10 answers · asked by letsgoyankees20011 1 in Fish

I am moving to a new neighborhood, and have an outside cat. Is it better to try to get her to stay inside? I'm afraid that she will get lost or hurt in an unfamiliar place.

2007-08-15 10:09:00 · 10 answers · asked by Rah 2 in Cats

What type of human foods can you feed a pug that won't make him ill?

2007-08-15 10:02:26 · 12 answers · asked by msbusybee2003 1 in Dogs

Or is still a bit to young. I am concerned that she may get a bit over weight as she has been done. She is very active and likes her food, will eat absolutley anything edible, but worry for when she gets a bit older she may start to fill out. She is the first b itch I have owned, all other dogs have been males, and the only one that we have had neutered.

2007-08-15 09:55:30 · 17 answers · asked by Debbie C 3 in Dogs

Okay, first off, his tail was cut off by his parents owners when he was born. We've had him for 6mths now, and what will happen to his ears? It's probably too late to crop them, but will he have hearing problems? Any infections I should be aware of? Because he is actually very healthy right now, and yes, I'm very aware of the Wobbly syndrome thing. He has plenty of calcium too. Will he be okay in the future?

2007-08-15 09:48:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Not sure what to feed them! The 2 breeds are mixing fine. Threw in some goldfish flakes, hoping minnows will adapt to that?? No filter or anything. I actually took the live minnows from their bait cup and saved them in a bucket and brought them home. What can I do now for them? Call me the fish rehabilitator!!! LOL!

2007-08-15 09:45:18 · 9 answers · asked by Shattered 2 in Fish

i have been holding my rat a lot and i was wondering waht other ways there are to have fun with my rat

2007-08-15 09:43:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

i dont know when to feed my friends labrador. my friend has just given me it as she is away on her holidays. please help as i really need to know the now !!

cheers

2007-08-15 09:43:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

It has an awful smell. And I don't like the surprises I find when i go to plant something.

Anything I can put in the garden?

2007-08-15 09:35:08 · 33 answers · asked by Elizabeth 3 in Cats

i'm allow to get a pet later i don't know when. but my parents i could get a pet. and i really really want a bunny. but then i was like bunnies are cute and all but they don't do much. dogs i guess would be more fun. BUT. they are more like messy i guess cuz they shed fur and like they smell....lol. so would you rather have puppy or a bunny. i need opinions!!!!! thanks :)

2007-08-15 09:30:55 · 22 answers · asked by Defiance_Chick 3 in Other - Pets

I am looking for a natural cure for a kitten (about 4 weeks old) that has worms.

Don't say take it to the vet...This is about a NATURAL cure.

I am not opposed to essential oils or herbs or good old fashioned home remedies. Let me know what has worked for you...

Thanks!

2007-08-15 09:30:49 · 0 answers · asked by glitterybunnies 2 in Cats

OK i am an american pitbull owner and I take him every where! I think its good experiance for him to get out and meet new people,also for us to bond. The other day I taken him to the laundry mat with me I usually have him outside we play frizbie or ball. To kill time while wash is washing. It was too hot so i took him inside. People were afriad of him as usual so i took him back outside.This lady comes up to me and says you are just waiting for a law suit. you dont know what he is thinking he could bite anyone. my dog is around alot of people and dogs he will not bite anyone. plus Im there. Why do people have such a attitude when it come to the pitbulls. Like its every single pitbull thats mean. It makes me so mad!

2007-08-15 09:26:01 · 27 answers · asked by pebblesqt 3 in Dogs

My cat is friendly, and not scard of new invironments. He's funny, and sweet. He's playful and fun to watch. Also, he has six finginers on his front paws. Please help with a fun and unique name

2007-08-15 09:23:52 · 30 answers · asked by kelly s 1 in Cats

i bought a breeder net for my pregnant platy.
im not sure when she is gonna give birth, but is it ok to put her in there for couple of days?
and what should i do after she gives birth???
do i just take her out and put her back in to the tank?

2007-08-15 09:16:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Im looking to get a large possibly exotic cat. Like a Savanah any other ideas of a large cat that is legal in most states?
20-30 lbs? Thanks!

2007-08-15 09:12:46 · 10 answers · asked by Girly Girl 83 2 in Cats

and he is the first pet ive ever had. but he is suffering. hes skin and bones now. about two months ago, he stopped going in the littler box, and now he cries when he has to go to the bathroom, and hell go wherever he feels like it. and its always diareah. the vet gave us some powder to mix with his food, but he wont eat it. and i feel horrible. i want him to be around because i dont want to accept reality. I am very scared to take her to the vet cuz deep down I'm pretty sure he'll probably agree. i would rather have him just pass away in our house on his own. if i had something injected in him to kill him i would feel horrible. i think he stays around because he knows well be very upset without him. and i dont think id ever be able to get another cat, in fear of him thinking i was replacing him.

2007-08-15 09:12:33 · 18 answers · asked by mingosaysss 2 in Cats

I've heard that it is really bad, but i haven't given my dog(german shepard) any yet. I just wanna know in advance in case he ever takes any in. And if it is harmful, why?

2007-08-15 09:11:18 · 19 answers · asked by JukeboxJacob! 2 in Dogs

I would need to keep the litter box in my small bedroom room! So even cleaning it out multiple times a day would not be enough.

2007-08-15 09:10:31 · 10 answers · asked by QuestionAsker123 1 in Cats

im going to the vet later,my 3 month old german shepherd has kennel cough.what antibiotic should i keep my eye on?

2007-08-15 09:09:33 · 8 answers · asked by dbsantos77 4 in Dogs

We see it here all the time ... somebody asks, "What is wrong with my dog"? Then the inquisitor describes the symptoms. That's when the fun begins.

All the "licensed veterinarians" on YA are quick to chime in with an array of specific illnesses, as well as treatments for the afflictions. The only thing I haven't seen yet on YA is a valid prescription!
It's one thing when someone replys, "My dog has (had) ____, and these are my experiences ...". But folks here are quick to diagnose parvovirus, kennel cough, hip dysplasia et al, as well as treatments for these afflictions.
If I was a licensed veterinarian (I'm not), I would do a thorough hands on exam and possibly lab tests before I ever diagnosed a pet. You can't do that online!
So here's my question: What's worse ... people asking for veterinary advice (especially when it's obvious they should be at the vet), or folks offering veterinary advice (especially when they're not qualified)?

2007-08-15 09:09:22 · 17 answers · asked by Ginbail © 6 in Dogs

Ok so my parakeet keeps puting his head at his you know wat and like scratching or something could it be irritated down there or normal?

2007-08-15 09:09:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds