Pets - 16 August 2007

how do you change your lead if its wrong? thanx for ur help!!!!

2007-08-16 16:05:28 · 5 answers · asked by kaylie.☮ 5 in Horses

2007-08-16 15:49:15 · 13 answers · asked by chickiedavis 2 in Other - Pets

i want to train my cat to do things like jump when i commanded he's obidient to me and only me. and i want to train him not to attack my sister (though sometimes it's funny).

2007-08-16 15:47:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Every single time I turn on the flourescent lightbulb my fish hide under the pump! It's crazy. Am I stressing them out? I always just turn it off immediately because I'm afraid of hurting their eyes or something. If I left it on do you think they'd come out of hiding?

Is it bad for them to hide under the pump?

They're just goldfish in a 5 gal tank.

Ugghhhh... I'm so worried about Bob and Barney! :(

2007-08-16 15:43:30 · 13 answers · asked by secantthemagnificent 1 in Fish

My eggs aren't hatching for some reason and my angelfish have laid eggs many times and I don't kno why they aren't hatching PLZ help.

2007-08-16 15:40:29 · 4 answers · asked by iugiwonka 1 in Fish

I read so many answers in here that state that mixed breeds are healthier, because they don't have the health problems pure breds do. But how can that really be true? Wouldn't they have more, since they are taking on two different breeds (at least) genetics which would include chances at all the defects for both breeds?

You also hear that they will always get the "best" traits? But since genetics is basically a crap shoot, wouldn't the pups have an equal chance at getting all of the worst traits?

Can someone please explain the logic?

2007-08-16 15:37:29 · 26 answers · asked by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 in Dogs

I have a 10 month old part lab/golden retriever. I also have an 8 year old lab who will eat anything. I ran into a good sale on bologna and I give them each a piece or two as a treat. My son questioned whether this is ok for a 10 month old dog so...I am asking all of you. Thanks!

2007-08-16 15:35:51 · 15 answers · asked by SweetRoll6 1 in Dogs

It's been about four days since the last time my leopard gecko has eaten.

How can I tell if gut impaction has occurred and how do I fix it? I'm really worried.

2007-08-16 15:35:11 · 1 answers · asked by Jackie 2 in Reptiles

i havent seen the dog in person but she sent me pics of it and it's a boxer that they got and it's like 2 years old or soemthing and it's not a tiny thing.are boxers dogs to be frightend of or do they just look mean and big and scarey??i have a pug so i dont like big dogs but she says it is well trained and one of the most biggest teddy bear dogs she has ever seen and loves and be hugged and kissed and give belly rubs to but should i be scared?or r theyreally just big teddy bears?

2007-08-16 15:28:57 · 12 answers · asked by I AM IN LOVE♥ 2 in Dogs

Have you ever had a disagreement with a adopter where they may have hurt your feelings or egos, so you didn't let them adopt the animal they want? Please be honest, just asking from a personal experience.

2007-08-16 15:27:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I recently bought a beta. He seemed very happy even making a bubble nest. I hear they do that when they are happy. Then two days ago he stopped eating but continued to blow the bubbles. I noticed his water becoming cloudy so I decided to change it. As soon as I put him back in the tank he went nuts. Then I noticed that he couldn't swin down. It was like something was making him float. He was fighting it something crazy. I didn't know what to do. Then minutes later he was dead. It was that quick. I don't understand. I used bottled water and let it get room temp. What did I do wrong? Was it the water? I did the same thing after I got him home and he was fine, I thought. Can anyone shed some light?

2007-08-16 15:26:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-08-16 15:17:51 · 6 answers · asked by kelly c 1 in Other - Pets

I have a 5 gallon tank with some cherry shrimp and I want a dwarf gouramis but I'm afraid he might eat the cherry shrimp. Does anyone have any experience with this?

2007-08-16 15:17:20 · 5 answers · asked by gauds68 1 in Fish

It barks every time the door opens, it does not go on the papers or in the yard, it put our cat's whole head in its mouth. We need help on this one :D

2007-08-16 15:16:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

are these hard to maintain will the oscar destroy it

2007-08-16 15:13:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2angel fish , one angelicus loach 2 plecos (1.5" big) and a swordtail

so far he just stays in the back possing no threat until he want food i feed it and again he goes to the back

will he get used to them being in their or will he eventually try and eat them

ALSO sometimes im watching tv and he's at the front of the tank and as sson as i get up to see him he scurries to the back why

2007-08-16 15:11:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-08-16 15:09:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

Hello, my mother just put Advantage on my four cats, and I'm nervous what it could do to me.....it gets me so nervous I won't go near the cats, and I'm nervous to get it on me or my bed, or my clothes.....Vets, what can it do to me in reality? Am I being like this for a good reason?

2007-08-16 15:04:52 · 3 answers · asked by daisy 4 in Other - Pets

2007-08-16 14:57:45 · 17 answers · asked by KEVIN M 1 in Dogs

I know this puppy was too young to be taken from the litter but the breeder insisted and was letting the litter mates go at the same time as well. I know of people who have her dogs (GSD) and they haven't had any long term problems with their dogs so I'm hoping for the best. I just don't know if the rules for an 8week old puppy apply to a 5 week old. I don't want to traumatize her by having her cry while in the crate.
I would also like to know if anyone can tell me the best way to socialize this puppy since she should really be with her litter mates. She will be a big dog and is already showing signs of being aggressive. Thanks for any help you can give me.
K.

2007-08-16 14:57:17 · 11 answers · asked by Kris C 1 in Dogs

i went to my baby sitters and and came home and one of her legs were laying at the bottom of its crate i picked it up and aanother one fell off poor krabby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-08-16 14:52:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

Whenever I give my Beagle her favorite toy, she immediately gets defensive. Anybody who walks near the dog is growled at. Petting her is putting yourself up at risk for a dog bite. Just a day ago, I was petting her on the head when out of the blue, she attacked me ferociously. I ended up with a decent sized bruise and two small holes on the top of my hand. I feel as if I'd have to give the dog away if she continues to keep this up. What can I do to stop her anger!

2007-08-16 14:49:16 · 4 answers · asked by merkajoe 1 in Dogs

Mine has stolen:

- Lighers

- Cigarettes

- Bullets *

- Gun Clips *

- Underwear

- Knives

- Scissors

- Anything else that counts as sharp including shaving razors. (Fortunately she has never harmed herself)

- Her ear medicine

She also steals the TV. She apparently doesn't always like our programing and sits on the remote until the channel changes. She likes nature shows with lots of animals especially bears.

* We did not have weapons or bullets out where she could have easy access to. We eventually had to put them in a high cabinet and tape the door shut to make sure she couldn't get to them. When we cleaned under the couch and found her "stash" we found that she had still gotten some. They are now in the gun safe.

2007-08-16 14:46:02 · 10 answers · asked by noncrazed 4 in Cats

Ok, I have a problem. We bought two boy rats about 3 weeks ago now and we are keeping them in an aquarium,I'm not sure of the size but I know its too small for them. Now I thought this was just a temporary measure until we got a good cage for them or at least a "tank topper" but my boyfriend said the other night that that was going to be their permanant home! He said he might put a mesh top on it but not extend it in any way. When I asked why he said "because if it has no cover you will be able to smell them"Now correct me if I am wrong but doesn't an aquarium with a wooden top smell worse than a cage with bars?!?! He also wanted to know why I was getting so worked up over a couple of rodents who only have a lifespan of two or so years and I asked how he'd feel spending his whole life in a glass bubble.
Ok, sorry about that, I suppose my question is: How do I convince him to at least put an extension on the tank (tank topper or otherwise) or get a good cage? Any ideas or websites.

2007-08-16 14:44:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

please help me i tried putting my fingers but nothing comes out he eats and drink water well but sometimes he starts coffing

2007-08-16 14:29:55 · 8 answers · asked by CHICA loves Dogs 1 in Dogs

i sometimes get the feeling my cat is trying to hump my leg

2007-08-16 14:26:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2007-08-16 14:23:10 · 7 answers · asked by kelleygaither2000 1 in Reptiles

I just bought a new high-tech fish tank for my betta. Its got a gravel filter and a light, its a really nice tank. Hes never had any problems and Ive had him for about 10 months. Hes been happier in his new tank. He swims around more instead of sitting at the bottom of the tank and he looks healthier. But I just went to sit on the couch (my fish is right next to the couch) and I was watching him and I noticed he had white dots on his eyes! First thing that comes to my mind is cataracts...

heres what they look like (they are on both eyes):
Completely symettrical white dots. Everything else on his eye is fine. His eyes arent bulging out and he doesnt seem to be blind (I did the mirror to him and he reacted). He doesnt seem to be sick at all. He seems fine other than the dots...

SOMEONE HELP, I love me little betta.

2007-08-16 14:20:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-08-16 14:19:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

When I got my betta he was solid blue and there were no signs of red on him. I have kept him in the same spot with no new lighting but now his whole body is turning a dark red. I know that when they sleep or get sick there colors pail but it isn't like that. Any help?

2007-08-16 14:18:36 · 4 answers · asked by arctic_saver101 3 in Fish