Pets - 1 September 2007

I have 4 bloodfin tetras, 4 serpae tetras, a blue gourami, a spotted cory, and an african drawf frog. The tetras aren't schooling like they did in the pet store. The frog doesn't look like it's gonna make it. The bloodfins seem to be gasping (but since I only got them today, I don't know if this is normal). And there is something clinging to the side of my tank which I think is displaced eggs, but I'm not sure. Also, though everything I can find on these species say that they are peaceful fish and would be ok mixed in this fashion, they seem to be aggressive towards each other. They aren't nipping, but they are chasing. Thank you in advance for any comments you may have. Brandi

2007-09-01 15:01:42 · 3 answers · asked by destined_love7 1 in Fish

doesn't he trust me?

2007-09-01 14:57:13 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-09-01 14:56:40 · 4 answers · asked by nh 1 in Cats

We've had our 13 wk. old kitten for 6 weeks now and she's allways been the sweetest, most loving kitty until this afternoon. Every since we came home today she's been very jumpy and scared and doesn't want to be held very much. Her personality is just 100% different and we're very worried. I've seen her eat and drink today and I think she's using the litter box. We also have her 13 wk. sister who seems to be fine. We just want our happy little Sophie back! Any ideas would be greatly appriciated.

2007-09-01 14:52:14 · 6 answers · asked by cheryl w 1 in Cats

personally, i think it's just a dog...

2007-09-01 14:49:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here and drink whatever comes out?"

2007-09-01 14:46:06 · 4 answers · asked by hi2u 1 in Other - Pets

I didnt even have her for a month. Now whenever I look at her i cry. She was a mini dachie. If there are any suggestions then thanks in advance because i loved the dog so much. thanks

2007-09-01 14:44:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

possible to have both? They both submit to each other sometimes when they play, they both are treated equally.

what are your thoughts??

2007-09-01 14:41:02 · 13 answers · asked by Bullmastiff_Boxer_lover 6 in Dogs

2007-09-01 14:40:59 · 9 answers · asked by clare k 1 in Fish

Sadly, I recently learned from my parents that out family dog has become increasingly weak, and barely able to walk. It's hard to tell if she has been suffering from pain, or not. She never yelps out in pain, but she is almost completely blind, and has an extremely painful time trying to walk.

She was my chilhood companion, and is now 18 years old, which ins absurd for her species(shih-tzu). Now, hopefully she will go to sleep, and never wake up. I don't want to go through having my dog euthanized, but I will indeed have it done should be canine friend be in pain and suffering, she doesn't deserve to suffer.

2007-09-01 14:33:37 · 17 answers · asked by omgridiculous 2 in Dogs

All they eat is their romaine lettuce, completely ignore all vegetables. I put them in a small bin that they can access. First, I tried putting them directly in front of them when I put them back in their cage after floor time. Next, I tried separating the vegetables into different little dishes just in case they wouldn't eat them because they were mixed in with other veggies they dislike. No go. Is there a trick I can use to make them eat them? All they eat is the romaine lettuce, hay, and pellets. If I can't, is it okay if I just put a lot of romaine lettuce down instead?

2007-09-01 14:32:14 · 7 answers · asked by radioactivelollipops 2 in Rodents

I have noticed within the past few days, loads of really good answers by various posters have just got slammed with masses of thumbs downs. Somebody else has also noticed and noted that in one of their answers. I'm just wondering what gives and if anyone else has become aware of this? It's getting a bit ridiculous especially when you can see that someone has spent time and effort into writing their answer and is correct in what they've put. (And I'm not talking just about myself either). What do you all think?
Lisa

2007-09-01 14:19:29 · 14 answers · asked by lisa m 6 in Horses

I started my first salt water tank about a week ago and im waiting for it to finish cycling. If i put fish in it to help the cycle process with that hurt the cylce process because i read somewhere that the fish create ammoina which helps the process. The guy i bought the tank from gave me some Bio Media from his tank to help start mine. please tell me if i should take the black mollys out of my tank. o ya also in the week ive had the tank i have not seen any spike in ammonia Nitrate or Nitrene ( Not sure if thats spelled right) shouldnt i see some sort of spike by now?

2007-09-01 14:19:00 · 4 answers · asked by specopsteam 2 in Fish

2007-09-01 14:15:16 · 12 answers · asked by Krista W 1 in Dogs

2007-09-01 13:59:57 · 2 answers · asked by ROBERT E 1 in Fish

2007-09-01 13:57:56 · 14 answers · asked by Devan! 5 in Dogs

My cat poop in my roomate bed and she want to kill it.
What does it mean usually ? Why directly in the bed ?

2007-09-01 13:57:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2007-09-01 13:46:41 · 11 answers · asked by javaranch 1 in Fish

My cats are both just over a year old. I adopted my first kitty, Belle, in July '06. My second cat, Ava, was adopted in November '06.

Naturally, Belle was very dominant right away, always eating first and standing her ground over what she thought was rightfully hers first. Ava is considerably bigger than Belle, but always submitted to Belle without any protest.

Suddenly, Ava seems to have taken over the dominance in their relationship. Ava pushes her way in to eat first, and Belle seems to be submitting to her in a lot of situations.

I am wondering if this is normal and what causes a dominant shift when it comes to cats. There is no pressing issue here, I am just curious :)

2007-09-01 13:46:23 · 3 answers · asked by Kavasa 3 in Cats

when is the best age to enroll a dog in an obedience school?

2007-09-01 13:41:04 · 8 answers · asked by justme 4 in Dogs

Hi, my chihuahua dog is in heat and her brother tries to hump her and if i hit him and say "no" he barks hella loud, what should i do to stop him?

2007-09-01 13:36:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

ive just got home, hes ripped up the cupboards, the door is now dust. hes the best dog in the world, i dont even use a lead to take him a walk, but this is his only down point, and my roommate will kill him

2007-09-01 13:34:45 · 24 answers · asked by surfer_ade_uk 2 in Dogs

I just moved to a new house. I have three cats. Two of them are affraid of me (not my wife). Neither one of them will let us pick them up. When I packed the first one I had to tackle him and stuff him into a carrier. I got bit and cratched so bad that I needed IV antibiotics. I can't blame him, he was just scarred. The problem is that I can not get the other cat down from her hidding spot (in the floor joices of the celing above the basement). I do not own the house anymore but the new owner has been understanding. I have left a have a heart trap out with tuna in it. There is no other food supply. It has been over 24 hrs and I have not captured her. Is there any other way to get her. My wife is worried and I think we have inconvienenced the new owner enough. The cat was adopted through the animal shelter with the other scarred one. They must have had some trauma in their life to be so freightened. Will animal control be able to get the cat?

2007-09-01 13:32:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

i am against banning pitbulls and was pleasantly surprised at most of the answers on this question http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070901171254AAAKqct&r=w#EIMvP2TJBnBy5vrsT8D4

when browsing similar questions about this great breed ive found most people are against the breed generally
its good to see some people sticking up for one of the most loyal dog breeds

2007-09-01 13:31:55 · 14 answers · asked by AJAX 1 in Dogs

My dog has a cut on his muzzle and of course it's Saturday of a long weekend. It's about 3/4" and not too deep.

Is there any relatively safe way to remove the hair from around the injury to allow wound closures to stick or a bandage to stick over it? To keep it protected?

Obviously on the muzzle there isn't any good way to wrap it in gauze without bandaging the poor dogs mouth shut and I don't think that is a good idea overnight.

Thanks

2007-09-01 13:29:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

We recently got a puppy from a woman in our area. She is 6 weeks old and is a miniature poodle. She has a major flea problem. We cannot yet treat her with the monthly flea treatments ( Frontline, Advantage, ect.). We have been combing her daily (minus today) but it seems to make her more itchy and uncomfortable. Today we went to the pet shop to see if there was treatment for her but at her age there is little to nothing we can do! She must be 12 weeks old before she can get that treatment but i do not want to see her suffer. I read that puppies can get anemia due to flea infestation and do not want that AT ALL. The man at the pet shop said that, even at 6 weeks, it was okay to flea dip her. I also read in numerous places that that is not a good idea. I have no idea what to do for her!! Please help!!!!!!!!!

2007-09-01 13:27:20 · 8 answers · asked by Breanna M 4 in Dogs

My husband is a cat person. I never grew up around cats, but we had two after we got married that I absolutely fell in love with. My only complaint (and it was a big one) was that these two big cats were shedding all the time, big fluffy clumps of hair that I'd have to chase around with a broom and couldn't get out of the carpet. We had to get rid of those cats when we moved, and now we want a new kitten. Is that type of cat hair common to all cats, or do some cats have stiffer, wiry hairs that might be easier to clean up after? I can't deal with the cottony clumps. Please shed some light on this!

2007-09-01 13:24:25 · 11 answers · asked by Valerie H 2 in Cats

2007-09-01 13:19:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

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2007-09-01 13:16:56 · 18 answers · asked by Sidereality 3 in Other - Pets

i have been practicing more and more with my horse backing up. but, no matter how much i practice with him he won't do it any better. he tosses his head and refuses to back up. it takes at least 2 trys to make him back up just a couple steps. how can i make him back up better???

2007-09-01 13:15:16 · 12 answers · asked by JJ 1 in Horses