Pets - 17 August 2007

In January my cat was sneezing constantly and it got so bad that I was concerned enough to take him to the vet who diagnosed him as having kitty flu. He was put on antibiotics for 10 days. The vet said that they sometimes never get completely over the cat flu and that they would keep on sneezing. I had hoped that he would get better fast, but over the months it's stayed and while he is eating and playing and doing all the things cats do, he still has mucus coming from his nose, continues sneezing and can't breathe through his nose very well. It sounds like he has a blocked nose and when he licks himself it sounds like he is sucking on a lollipop.

I phoned the vet and she said all I could do was put him in the bathroom with the shower on so that the steam could open his nose.... I've tried that but it doesn't seem to help.

Is there anything else that I could do to make it a bit easier for him and make it better? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

2007-08-17 13:32:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

When you go to a dog pound, you'll be saving their life. What could be more imporant than saving a dog's life plus saving some money in the process too?

2007-08-17 13:27:43 · 22 answers · asked by osunumberonefan 5 in Dogs

We found a Chiweenie ( chihuahua/dachshund) and noone has come forward to claim him. So he is ours now. He seems to have a lot of Dachshund personality. But I was wondering what your expierences have been?

2007-08-17 13:25:04 · 5 answers · asked by tutis000 3 in Dogs

Help me get her out!

2007-08-17 13:19:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i have two cats...... one male one female...... if i get the famale spayed
will the male still be able to mate with her without problems?

2007-08-17 13:16:00 · 4 answers · asked by waldeab j 1 in Cats

How do i make my dog stop growling?

2007-08-17 13:14:36 · 7 answers · asked by dogie_luvr<3 2 in Dogs

I was out of the city for almost 2 months and when I came back
my dog had one of his eyes swollen and closed, my neighbor said that my other dog bit him near or in the eye when they were
fighting, his eyelids are pink from the outside and I cant see the inside, because its always closed.
can you please help me
I cant take him to the vet
because I'm to busy

Help please
thank you!

2007-08-17 13:13:57 · 22 answers · asked by green_estrella! 2 in Dogs

2007-08-17 13:04:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I have a dwarf puffer in a nice little filtered tank. About a week ago I noticed that some blood worms were starting to mold near the top of the tank. I thought the problem would clear itself up but now it's worse! I can't tell if my puffer has stopped eating or if it's a problem with the tank. Any suggestions? What else could I try feeding it?? (We've had it for a couple months now and this is just now happening)

2007-08-17 13:02:38 · 3 answers · asked by muppetbaby82 1 in Fish

my kitten felll on a fork and had a wound this happend tuesday i was going to take him to the vet today because it turned out he had has an absess so last night i gave he a 1/4 of penicilln 500mg and 1/4 ibuprofen 800mg and it went down more than half the size by this morning and when i came home from school it was barely visible but can still be flet is it ok to give him more until its gone completly and not take him to the vet or even if its gone still take him i would like everyone opinion and mostly a vets opinion thamks in advance

2007-08-17 12:52:23 · 12 answers · asked by Jay M 2 in Cats

plz answer

2007-08-17 12:50:17 · 6 answers · asked by a_streitz 2 in Reptiles

im getting a maltese puppy and wondering which is better a toy size maltese or a teacup maltese?

also i was wondering if the teacup size would be weaker than the toy size?

2007-08-17 12:46:12 · 8 answers · asked by :( 1 in Dogs

What breed is Big Red the dog in the movie "Big Red"? It came put in 1970 I think and its a red dog (a duh) and I'll like to konw the breed of it.
Thanks

2007-08-17 12:41:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

So I have a 3 month old baby skunk...to get this out of the way: shes lavender/tan color, yes she's descented, has no more smell than a house cat, she is fixed, she uses a litter box.
Not legal in most states, but is here in mine...

Anyway, she has roundworms, and I got her the wormer and fed it to her... How long til the worms are expelled?

PS. Everyone who owns a ferret should really just get a skunk. They're in the same family, but skunks are actually cuddly, they play WITH you instead of just being retarded, they are bigger and can't get lost so easy, and most of all, they use a litter box and DO NOT STINK!. God ferrets reek.

2007-08-17 12:40:16 · 4 answers · asked by Lynn T 2 in Other - Pets

I'm very fond of Newfies and actually thinking of having one. Will they be able to survive the Philippine weather? It's quite humid and temperature during summer is around 30- 33 C and during the rainy season it's around 26-30 C. Thanks.

2007-08-17 12:36:41 · 3 answers · asked by Mark 1 in Dogs

ok he lives in a large vase with a beta safe live plant living on top it is filled pretty close to the top for the plant roots but there is not much air space he loves his plant and is way more active than he was when we kept him in a bowl. we still feed him every day and keep the water clean. but is this ok for him?

2007-08-17 12:22:28 · 13 answers · asked by ........ 2 in Fish

2007-08-17 12:18:25 · 6 answers · asked by srk fan 3 in Reptiles

why does my male dog lick my females dogs ears? i think it has something to do with dominance but i can't think of anything else...

2007-08-17 12:09:21 · 8 answers · asked by I'mCarlyHearMeRoar 5 in Dogs

Some individuals are reportedly able to leap six or more feet into the air. I am a very muscular, sturdy dog with a large, powerful head and jaws. He is very strong, but agile and light on his feet. The chest is wide and the muscular neck tapers from shoulders to head. The neck may have a slight dewlap. The head is square and broad with muscular cheeks and a furrow between the rounded eyes. The strong muzzle is shaped like a box. I am a brave and determined, but not hostile dog. Alert and self-confident, this breed genuinely loves children. It is known for its acts of heroism towards its master. These dogs have fought wild dogs, bulls and even fire. It is said "fighting off one of these dogs is like fighting an animal that possesses an alligator's head and a python's body." Yet when called off by their handler, they immediately obey. Some may be aggressive with other dogs and reserved with strangers. They need to be around people to be truly happy.This breed tends to drool and slobber.

2007-08-17 12:06:49 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My lab puppy cut himself pretty deeply, and when the vet try to bandage it up he bit it off in under a day, so weve been trying new things to keep it wrapped up, but nothing is staying. Any suggestions?

2007-08-17 12:05:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I want a snake that doesn't get too huge and can eat frozen thawed out mice. I also want one that is good for beginners yet cheap. I would also want a snake that will not bite and that i can find at a local pet store such as PetSmart.

2007-08-17 12:04:30 · 10 answers · asked by Connor 2 in Reptiles

2007-08-17 12:02:59 · 10 answers · asked by Vixy 1 in Dogs

2007-08-17 11:56:54 · 10 answers · asked by cass0130 1 in Dogs

...and have not returned since then.Why would this be?

2007-08-17 11:56:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

I just got a baby green iguana, and have him in a 30 gallon tall tank, i got him about a week ago... hes a real little guy. the tank has wood to climb, a dish full of food, and a dish full of fresh water. he has his basking light which hits above 90 depending on where he lays, and a reptisun 5.0, UVA/UVB light.

the problem is hes not eating really anything and hes getting really skinny, you can see his ribs. i attempted too even hand feed him, without success. he also sleeps all day and seems unconscious when he sleeps, he even sometimes falls off his log when hes sleeping. he only seems active when i move him outside or into the bath. he was only 10$, and i want to keep him, and i'm considering a vet, but i heard they can cost up to a couple hundred dollars, and i don't know if its worth it.

any help on what to do with this poor guy would be great.

i can also supply pictures if necessary

2007-08-17 11:55:51 · 6 answers · asked by ~ 2 in Reptiles

One just got hit by a car in front of my house, it's a little common brown bird. A friend of mine was a bird rehaber, so i know how to check for broken bones. I put on gloves in case it might be sick, and it seems fine. Is it just in shock? should i put it somewhere until it gets better? It seems like its blind i wave my hand around and its non responsive... otherwise it seems fine....

2007-08-17 11:55:32 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

all dog snacks and treats say FOR DOGS . does that mean they are also for puppies?

2007-08-17 11:54:44 · 8 answers · asked by the L eagle 5 in Dogs

I know you aren't supposed to really have gravel in their tanks, but when I got him from the pet place (that specializes in aquarium pets) he had pebbles in his...so...I didn't want to change his environment. Plus, in the past, he always spit out the pebbles when he would eat. This time, he didn't. Is he as good as dead? Poor turtle.
He is acting normal so far...

2007-08-17 11:53:02 · 6 answers · asked by Nick 1 in Reptiles

Some individuals are reportedly able to leap six or more feet into the air. I am a very muscular, sturdy dog with a large, powerful head and jaws. He is very strong, but agile and light on his feet. The chest is wide and the muscular neck tapers from shoulders to head. The neck may have a slight dewlap. The head is square and broad with muscular cheeks and a furrow between the rounded eyes. The strong muzzle is shaped like a box. I am a brave and determined, but not hostile dog. Alert and self-confident, this breed genuinely loves children. It is known for its acts of heroism towards its master. These dogs have fought wild dogs, bulls and even fire. It is said "fighting off one of these dogs is like fighting an animal that possesses an alligator's head and a python's body." Yet when called off by their handler, they immediately obey. Some may be aggressive with other dogs and reserved with strangers. They need to be around people to be truly happy.This breed tends to drool and slobber

2007-08-17 11:49:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I recently brought 4 fish to put in my 10 gallon fish tank, 2 Red cap's and 2 black moor's problem is 7 days after i purchased them 1 of the black moor's died... the others all seemed fine. day later one of my red cap fish die... now i've just 1 of each left and the single red cap seems a bit slow. he's just under the plant doing nothing... where as the black moor is fine. :S

2007-08-17 11:47:12 · 5 answers · asked by untitled80s 2 in Fish