Pets - 18 August 2007

A typical example: My cat will jump on the sofa, make itself comfortable next to you and sleep. At the slightest movement she'll jump and attack a limb, dig in deep and sometimes draw blood.

She's also known to attack when we're least expecting it, which now makes us nervous around her. Does she want to play? Each time she attacks we yell and shake her away, but doesn't seem to be helping.

Anyone have any successful suggestions?

2007-08-18 18:30:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I have a 4yr old Chihuahua/Pom Mix. She has come into heat (was told she was spayed, apparently not). I've been trying very hard to keep my 2yr old Welsh Corgi away from her. I'm trying the diaper thing.(UGH!) Their both use to using a doggy door. Weather is not permitting to keep one outside right now. What else could I possibly do? Will it harm my ChiPom if she did get pregnant?

2007-08-18 18:27:43 · 13 answers · asked by MagBooBoo 1 in Dogs

We recently got a puppy and she digs on our bedsheet (scratches and scratches) and then doesnt even lay there! She gets pleanty of excersize, and will stop if we tell her to, she has pleanty of toys, but she keeps doing that digging/scratching when she gets a chance. She scratches on our pillow too but she lays on that afterwards so I'm assuming shes making a nest out of it, but why is she doing it where she doesnt lay?

2007-08-18 18:27:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-08-18 18:25:45 · 2 answers · asked by moondrop000 5 in Cats

i just found worms on my cat im freaking out!!! there was one on her tail and one that was coming right out of her butt!!!!! im sooooooo grossed out!!! OMG what do i do????

2007-08-18 18:25:26 · 6 answers · asked by Emily D 3 in Cats

Ok my mollie has these like white bumby things on his head its only from the middle the left side around his eye...i have no clue what it is and it looks like its gotten worse over the past few weeks ive treated my tanks with ick treatment twice already!!! What could it be it looks gross and i feel BAD!!!

2007-08-18 18:10:54 · 3 answers · asked by dewlicious69 1 in Fish

2007-08-18 18:03:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

I need some advice on transporting an abandoned cat. I've had lots of experience with taming cats or kittens that have been dumped at my house. However, I have a little different situation now.

Someone dumped a beautiful young cat (4-5 months old) at a park that I visit (approx. 5 miles from my home). Over the last couple of months, I have had good luck feeding it & slowly gaining it's trust. (It wouldn't come within 30 feet of me at first, but now eats then lies down about 10 feet away.)

When it gets more tame (and before the weather gets cold) I'd like to take the cat to the vet & then bring it home with me.

What is the best way to accomplish this without "freaking her out" and having to start all over in the trust department??

Thanks for any & all help!

2007-08-18 17:43:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I mean it wasn't a whole chicken but he ate the left over parts that my mom cut off from the chicken....I just bought a colon cleansing product from gnc...I think it is fiber would it be good if I gave my dog some of it??

2007-08-18 17:38:57 · 17 answers · asked by mookie123 1 in Dogs

The one thing I dread is pneumonia in foals (a third die regardless of treatment) or MRLS (mare reproductive loss syndrome). Was curious what other owners, breeders, trainers feared most going wrong with their animals and if or what preventative action you take.

2007-08-18 17:27:36 · 24 answers · asked by lisa m 6 in Horses

Please provide some anecdotal evidence to support your response.

2007-08-18 17:13:55 · 7 answers · asked by bernaillo 2 in Cats

I originally had these platies in a much smaller tank and was advised that they would be fine in that tank. Looking at that tank now it was bad advise. I have 3 males and 3 females and want to get at least 3 more females to give the girls a bit of a break from the harrassing males. I also am going ot get a Bristlenose catfish to help with the cleaning and maintaince of the tank. This tank was a present and my partner and I have plans for a much bigger tank in the next 12months max. I have 2 smaller tanks one set up so when my pregnant females give birth I can remove them to another tank to give them a chance at life. Can anyone give helpful advise?

2007-08-18 17:11:25 · 5 answers · asked by fairyandrocket 1 in Fish

a dog should have a chance to been giving a chance to live. dogs are not vicious animals their behavoir is the result of mankind. i do feel sorry for the victim. I would love to see the person go to jail for little time for being abusive and training a dog to be mean.

2007-08-18 17:05:31 · 11 answers · asked by just hanging around 5 in Dogs

i just want to know what to do to get him to stop throwin up.. the vets are closed on the weekends here in this little town.. i am freakin out .. he is my first puppy.. his brother is fine.. but he is very sick...

2007-08-18 16:58:17 · 16 answers · asked by tina 1 in Dogs

I recently got 3 large goldfish n dont know what to name them. I know one is Nemo and the alge eater is Leopard. So what r 2 good names?

2007-08-18 16:58:04 · 15 answers · asked by Big Red 1 in Fish

2007-08-18 16:54:35 · 12 answers · asked by B 2 in Dogs

ok i want a dog with this
small or toy breed
protective over its owner
but friendly to my friends and family
not to agressive
doesn't need to much exercise but its ok
doesn't or does shed it don't matter
and just small and cute!
help
much thanx!

2007-08-18 16:53:09 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My cat has a flea problem. Ive used advantage and revolution. He started getting these soars and is losing fur on these spots. He is on antibiotics for them but more have shown up and he has been on the meds for 5 r 6 days. What should i do?

2007-08-18 16:48:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

A lady I have started a correspondence because I wanted to adopt a rabbit from her rescue. I had to wait to find a home for two litters of rats before I could adopt however. weeks later the rats weren't being adopted and they suffered most for the amount of time, food, and space needed to care for them all. I did not plan the litters and they were both complete accidents that left me very surprised and frustrated. Over the next weeks I was left with property damage, an ever present scent of rat and little money or time left over to care for my other pets. I finally had to bring them to a pet shop. The next day I called the lady and told her I could adopt a rabbit now that the rats were gone. I told her I brought them to a pet shop and she flipped out stammering about how they would be food for snakes. She told me I should take them back and it was wrong to bring them there. I never called her back because I never went to get the rats. I kept my 2 males, and find myself annoyed at her.

2007-08-18 16:47:16 · 8 answers · asked by genesis33303 2 in Other - Pets

My elderly border collie insists on doing more than her body can do. She has severe arthritis, and is on medication for it, but it's difficult to restrict her movements when there are younger dogs bounding around. She pulls up lame and cries. How can I get enough exercise for the younger dogs while making sure she doesn't overexert herself?

2007-08-18 16:46:53 · 4 answers · asked by Egospoon 2 in Dogs

can you please teach me how to cycle a tank

2007-08-18 16:38:12 · 4 answers · asked by Richmond Klint T 1 in Fish

2007-08-18 16:28:16 · 9 answers · asked by Ray 2 in Other - Pets

Ok, so I know this is terrible! But, can anyone tell me how I answer someone after they have answered my question! I thought I knew something about computers but, I guess not.

2007-08-18 16:15:56 · 9 answers · asked by charwebb 2 in Reptiles

yea you get the question.....

2007-08-18 16:14:10 · 11 answers · asked by ohsnapitscharity 2 in Fish

Thanks!

~Danielle

2007-08-18 16:00:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

How many times a day should i feed my golden retriever puppy?

and what about when he is older?

2007-08-18 15:48:07 · 18 answers · asked by oldaccountdelete 2 in Dogs

Isnt that the same as racism?? I get sick of it. People think one type of dog is exactly as every other dog of its breed, Doesnt the way its bred, raised and train matter???
opinions? comments? responses?
Is there any truth in these assumptions?

Not giving best answer to peopel who say "oh i agree" Looking for truth behind this?

2007-08-18 15:35:40 · 22 answers · asked by ChrissyLicious 6 in Dogs

I have 5 female mice as pets, and am having troubles getting them to trust me. Any advice?

2007-08-18 15:35:18 · 5 answers · asked by ? 3 in Rodents

Since many centuries ago the most pets favorited by the humans were cats and dogs...te battle still continues...do americans prefer dogs over cats or cats over dogs?

2007-08-18 15:35:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

my pit bull... bella is having pups...what should i do.. do i need to bring her inside... feed her different food... should i seperate her and my male... what dothe pups need... PLEASE HELP!

2007-08-18 15:33:34 · 13 answers · asked by Victoria J 2 in Dogs