Pets - 28 August 2007

My 3 year old, healthy male cat, for no reason we could possibly think of has started to use the carpet and our chairs for a litter box. He has never done it before. Any one has any idea or had to deal with a similar situation? Any help is greatly appreciated.

2007-08-28 18:17:06 · 11 answers · asked by Connie O 1 in Cats

Just was woundering if you can give cats a little peptobismal, i heard that some where. Wanted to make sure if it's true or not.

2007-08-28 18:15:15 · 8 answers · asked by crosses_are_home6327 2 in Cats

The vet didn't give it to him because of a failing thyroid, but because he had valley fever. He became very thin last winter and kindda slow, but he was always a healthy dog. He has a mixed breed with a bit of pittbull. ( and he was born on Halloween, but it might have nothing to do with that :P)
He's 4 years old now.
I think it's the medication,but my FIL doesn't believe me.
With aggressive I mean that he does almost snap now when you play with him and his kong ball, but worse, he killed a skunk 3 weeks ago and my hisbands cat of 16 years last week and a roof rat in the back yard.So REALLY aggressive.
My FIL said his vet said he couldn't just stop the medication, but there should be a solution to this ????
We don't want to put him down, but I am scared he might attack our other dog some time to, if he isn't in for play.

2007-08-28 17:58:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-08-28 17:49:58 · 7 answers · asked by bigkiller_228 1 in Fish

Y4hoo hates animals.

2007-08-28 17:46:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I have emptied the tank of all decor- removed all parts of the filters and they are just gone! I have a 40 gallon tank and its covered and on my counter so they didnt jump out or they wouldnt have gone far-No pets that can get any where near them and Its an established tank. I just added 4 gold tetras and 3 platies to my tank and 3 of the tetras are gone! I have a gourami and he leaves my neons alone so that cant be it? Do the fish really just "dissolve"?

2007-08-28 17:37:35 · 10 answers · asked by blue01jetta 1 in Fish

I have an albino parakeet that I got a few months ago. I havent held him every day but, almost every day, and he still isnt tame. Im begining to get discouraged. How long does this take??

Also, he was SUPER tiny when I bought him, and a few people mistook him for a canary because he was so small. He's still tiny, and now his cere is starting to change color. I've always just assumed I had a boy, but his cere is really light pink on top, and kind of a purple on the bottom.

is that because he's albino, or is it possible that my little boy is a little girl? (Arent girls smaller than boys?)

Final question- sometimes when I've had him out for a while, he starts doing this thing with his beak. it looks like he's talking but no noise comes out. He does it for a while, when he appears to be content (not happy) while I'm holding him. what does that mean?

2007-08-28 17:29:51 · 6 answers · asked by I love you when you dont suck 2 in Birds

How much is it in US? Is it made in USA?

2007-08-28 17:25:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Hey,

My cat ate a 200mg ibuprofen tablet about 24 hours ago and she had been vomiting all day. She's very active and playful still but she will stop and puke randomly. I took her to the vet and the doctor told me it is a low dosage and not something that could kill her. She recommended that my cat stay overnight and receive fluid treatments... but it would cost me $700! As a newlywed, I really can't afford that so I had to decline. She doesn't seem to be vomiting anymore but I'm still nervous. What can I possibly do to help get the ibuprofen out of her system?

2007-08-28 17:24:03 · 10 answers · asked by jaded_desire013 1 in Cats

Eat your pig, eat your chicken, eat your fish, eat your cow, eat your cat, eat your dog...yum, yum, yum.

I for one love barbecued dog. If you have never eaten barbecued Labradors, you are missing out. I had to go to Taiwan for that.

I think that Michael Vic's dogs should be roasted or barbecued and they should hold a big party. By the way, what is wrong with what Michael Vick did? It seems extremely hypocritical to charge him but let everyone in our food industry go free.

His dogs were treated no worse than the gazillion animals in America that are grown for food. What's the difference? And don't tell me that the difference is that his actions were illegal while the actions of the food industry are legal. We all know that. The question is an ethical one, not a legal one.

2007-08-28 17:10:43 · 39 answers · asked by http://www.wrightlawnv.com 4 in Dogs

I'm moving and I have a GIANT tank with to fish and I put hem in a small tank then late at night one of my fish was the the bottom of the tank hardly alive I stayed with SAM all night I fell asleep in the chair looked up and.. SAM was ..dead. the oher one was happy as ever or normal just seemed more since he's lonely . the later that day he was sick and before I could start crying Reme died. We made a giant grave with flowers and shiny rocks since I had them for 2 years. My little brother thought that Reme killed SAM then felt guilty so Reme killed himself. So he wasn't at the funeral. Please help why do you think SAM and Reme died!! PLEASEEEEE HHHHHHHHHHEEEEEELLLLPPPP!

2007-08-28 16:59:37 · 13 answers · asked by Meg 1 in Other - Pets

Oh my god! Can somebody tell me what to do? a few weeks ago my hamster has gotten a swelling/lump (i dont know which was it). i asked many ppl n they told me it might be a benign tumour as it doesnt grow. the lump/swelling actually felt like it can be popped..and it does not grow any bigger. so i think its not tumour? but 2day, i found out that the lump is 80% gone! i thought it might be a swelling after all. BUT i found out a BIG HOLE on the lump! WHAT IS HAPPENING?!? what am i suppose to do with it? my hamster is still as active as ever and i m still wondering if he actually has any sense of pain. OMG!! This is freaky..any1 can help? other than going 2 da vet cuz i'm financially unstable now..thanx!

2007-08-28 16:53:00 · 4 answers · asked by schizy 1 in Rodents

Im adopting one and i dont know about these birds or how to spell their name correctly

2007-08-28 16:46:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

2007-08-28 16:42:56 · 4 answers · asked by Meg 1 in Fish

i have 2 neon tetra fish that are pregnant, 1 however has laid some eggs, and it looks as if she is laying more. my question is how long does it take the females to actually finish giving birth from the time the eggs start coming out until she is finished with that bach?

2007-08-28 16:41:48 · 3 answers · asked by polorbear2003 2 in Fish

2007-08-28 16:37:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-08-28 16:34:20 · 2 answers · asked by cblue 1 in Fish

Dog fighting is becoming more of a hot button issue. Dogs are virtually innocent creatures that should serve as a companion. Oftentimes they are used as an assistant in the recreational killing of other animals. Fighting dogs and roosters is no longer an acceptable form of entertainment. Why do people accept the killing of game for purposes other than food and warmth? How can a group of armed men chasing animals be considered a sport?

2007-08-28 16:32:28 · 16 answers · asked by Bandit 1 in Dogs

what would you use to get the bbs out of its container (other then an eyedropper) to feed the betta fry

2007-08-28 16:31:32 · 3 answers · asked by cblue 1 in Fish

My cat had been missing for a few days and he showed up today but with a in flamed paw and he is breathing quickly and he takes short breathes and his pupils pulsating, what happened to him, what medicine does he need? Please help!

2007-08-28 16:30:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

My cat had been missing for a few days and he showed up today but with a in flamed paw and he is breathing quickly and he takes short breathes and his pupils pulsating, what happened to him, what medicine does he need? Please help!

2007-08-28 16:28:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

omg my female is finally pregnant but my male betta won't make a bubble nest what should i do?
and plus will the female die? or will she just lay her eggs by herself? PLEASE HELP!

2007-08-28 16:26:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Before I started breeding guppies, I had one swordtail or platy, I can't remember, and 2 male guppies. The male guppies literally chased the swordtail/platy to DEATH! I'm getting 2 platies tomorrow, and I'm just wondering if they will be fine with 6 guppies? Or would a molly be better?

2007-08-28 16:25:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

There is some white stuff coming out of my kitten's bottom. What is it?

2007-08-28 16:25:20 · 10 answers · asked by mode_of_transportation 2 in Cats

I have a parakeet, and it is acting rather oddly. It is puffed up and sort of panting. I believe its a female, and i also have a male. Could it be possible she is about to lay an egg, or is something wrong with her? Any ideas or experience with this would be greatly helpful. Thanks ahead of time.

2007-08-28 16:16:18 · 6 answers · asked by corey012778 1 in Birds

It is small maybe 1/2 and inch and maybe 1/2in long. and i need it to get out as i have a reef and i dont want it in there. I ordered a critters trap for my crabs i want to get rid of. Any other ideas?

2007-08-28 16:10:17 · 6 answers · asked by lyd285 2 in Fish

I have finally decided that I want to get a Platy for my tank! I breed guppies, and I have 7 adults, 14 babies, and 1 algae eater in a 20 gallon tank. My tank is SO boring with just guppies swimming around in it, so I decided to get a Platy. My question is, should I get one, or two? Please answer!

2007-08-28 16:03:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I'm going to get a 75 gallon tank with 1 largemouth bass and 1 crappie in it. I know this will be a large bioload. What kind of filter do you recommend, canister, power, undergravel, U.V. Sterilizer, Etc., Etc. I think the most commonly used for this size of tank is canister. Is this the best type. After you choose best type, please give me specific name brands and model. I am definetly not going to spend more that $150 on a filter. Thanks!

2007-08-28 15:55:30 · 5 answers · asked by Sally 2 in Fish

wat wuld their reason be? wat wuld ppl use with then that bought them from teh black market?

2007-08-28 15:44:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

how much will it cost for a kitten checkup for de-worming.after adoption

2007-08-28 15:29:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats