Pets - 1 September 2007

We have a 11-month old yorkie poo that we got our 5 kids for christmas. He was perky, fun and energetic when he was little. But all the sudden when one of the new friends came over, he would growl really meanly to them or even bite. Except for the 5 friends that met him when he was little, hes mean to everyone else. He's very nice and perky to us, but it seems like wherever we go, we are nervous that he may not like them. It's like sometimes hes nice to this one person, but mean to another. We don't want to give him away, but it seems like that could be the answer. Any excercises or tips to help us solve this problem? Is he overprotective? Agressive? HELP US!

2007-09-01 05:42:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Is that normal? I've never seen him do that before so I was kinda startled.

2007-09-01 05:36:12 · 10 answers · asked by buggs_bunnie_91 2 in Reptiles

I am 10 and want a pet that is not afraid of humans and does not run away when i let it out and easy to train.

2007-09-01 05:35:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

What is the difference from scoopable litter and the kind that that says nothing?

2007-09-01 05:30:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

i have a two year old cornsnake, 3 and a half foot long. Is there anything else i can feed him. cheers

2007-09-01 05:18:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

TREAT ME KINDLY, my beloved master,for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.
DO NOT BREAK MY SPIRIT with a stick,for although I should lick your hand between blows,your patience & understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.
SPEAK TO ME OFTEN,for your voice is the world's sweetest music,as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ears.
WHEN IT IS COLD & WET,please take me inside,for I am now a domesticated animal,no longer used to bitter elements.And I ask no greater glory than the privledge of sitting at your feet beside the hearth.Though had you no home,I would rather follow you through ice & snow than rest upon the sofest pillow in the warmest home in the land,for you are my god & I am your devoted worshipper.
KEEP MY PAN FILLED WITH FRESH WATER, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.

2007-09-01 05:17:12 · 21 answers · asked by ® 7 in Dogs

can a common goldfish live with 5 mollies for awhile? my sister keeps a common goldfish in a 1-1.5 gallon bowl and i keep telling her to take him out but she wont. we have 2 ponds but they need to be cleaned out and stuff which we cant do right now.

so can her goldfish live with my tank of mollies? thanx!

2007-09-01 05:16:09 · 4 answers · asked by soccer655 1 in Fish

ive have just adopted a 5 day old guinea pig

what should i do now

is it too young or what

2007-09-01 05:04:36 · 4 answers · asked by mikki 1 in Other - Pets

a male and a female. They are about 50 years old. Will they breed? Will they be particularly difficult to keep, as they are old? Is there anything I should know? Please no silly answers to a serious question.

2007-09-01 04:53:49 · 5 answers · asked by chynablue 4 in Reptiles

I Know that I shouldn't give my table scraps to my dogs,but the truth is the is easier saying than done.I just can NOT resist the way that they stare at me when i'm eating something....I feel that I should share the food with them.They know that if they persist ,I'll give in. I've been giving milk to my 3 dogs and my fosters is that okay?!

2007-09-01 04:53:19 · 12 answers · asked by Franchesca 2 in Dogs

We just got a new fish, its a large orange koi. we think it is a girl. any suggestions?

2007-09-01 04:52:29 · 7 answers · asked by xkaybbzx 2 in Fish

We are a family of four with two children: 13 & 10. We want a big or medium sized dog but not any of the fighting or 'dangerous' types.

2007-09-01 04:51:34 · 70 answers · asked by helend 1 in Dogs

We recently got a cat that has an extra claw on the front feet, like a thumb. How common is that?

2007-09-01 04:50:36 · 19 answers · asked by morris 5 in Cats

2007-09-01 04:44:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Here are just a few of my cat's quirky pictures:
http://pets.webshots.com/photo/2519060430100596452DPBWeU?vhost=pets
http://pets.webshots.com/photo/2202002960100596452rRKyKm?vhost=pets
http://pets.webshots.com/photo/2180058440100596452CtZrBI?vhost=pets
http://pets.webshots.com/photo/2610184540100596452zhasOx?vhost=pets

If you like Moby's pictures, please star this question.

2007-09-01 04:44:26 · 9 answers · asked by Mr. Peachy® 7 in Cats

2007-09-01 04:40:37 · 7 answers · asked by lschley123 1 in Reptiles

My cat is 4 months old. I have heard several different things about the age a cat should be. I want to get him neutered before he sprays. The local vet says 6 months, but one of my friends told me to get it done now. There is another cat that hangs out at my back door (sliding glass doors) and my cat is constantly at the door meowing back and forth with this other cat. Does this mean he will try to mark his territory earlier? What is the best age to have this done?

2007-09-01 04:37:11 · 14 answers · asked by pennyj32 1 in Cats

There's this stray cat that's been on my property quite some time. He's still wild(not with the other cats though) in a month I can get from 50 feet to 10 feet away from him before he runs off. Now I get 10 feet close to him and he won't run away. Any closer he runs off(he's larger than the other female cats so I'm guessing he's a male).

Here's the pictures of his intense stare. He'd just stare at you with this intense glare.

Here's some pics of him:

http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o39/water_butterfly/?action=view¤t=100_1202.jpg

http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o39/water_butterfly/?action=view¤t=100_1204.jpg

Why does he stare at you intensely(not with the camera)?

How to get him tamer?

The female cats are either spayed or sterile

2007-09-01 04:22:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2007-09-01 04:08:47 · 18 answers · asked by Vick (Philadelphia Phreedom) 6 in Dogs

I am actually afraid of big dogs, so lets keep it at small breeds. My brother, who is 10 years old, would like a playful one, one that would play with him when he is bored. My mom and dad though would like one that doesn't bark in the middle of the night or sheds up a carpet. Please help us deside which breed to get!!

2007-09-01 03:58:14 · 10 answers · asked by jlova300 1 in Dogs

When you go to the animal shelter can you get a 'pet' instantly or do you have to wait a few days? How long does the process last? Do you have to be 18?

2007-09-01 03:54:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

My dog is wayy out of control and i just don't know if i can handle him anymore but the problem is if i sell him my parents won't let me get another dog !!! they say he's my responsibility but hes not a normal dog --trust me !!!!!!!!sooo in that case what should i do?????????!!!!!!!!!!

2007-09-01 03:47:03 · 22 answers · asked by ♥haley♥ 3 in Dogs

2007-09-01 03:46:07 · 9 answers · asked by zoom 1 in Fish

There is definately a difference when the groomer bathes my dog and when I bathe him. I've tried everything to get that groomer clean scent but have had no luck. He's a short haired breed and rather easy to bathe but when I do it, he still smells like a dog. Is there a certain shampoo I don't know about? Thanks in advance.

2007-09-01 03:45:40 · 9 answers · asked by Mandy 2 in Dogs

my cat has strange fur lumps on her body!she's a really poofy cat and she has real long hair.how doess she get these fur lumps???

2007-09-01 03:35:54 · 9 answers · asked by :D 2 in Cats

should i levae my baby bunny on his own with no other bunnies in his hutch.Is that tight?

2007-09-01 03:33:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

We have 2 min. dachsunds - a 12 yr.old spayed female and a 9 yr.old neutered male. The male, Penny, thinks I am his mommy and follows me everywhere and sleeps right next to me. The female, Nike, is a little more independent. She doesn't mind having a life of her own. I'm a stay at home mom, with a son in college and a 15 yr.old son at home. We are huge pet lovers. We saw the sweetest 4 year old abandoned dachsund at a shelter and want to adopt her. She has been spayed and has all her shots. She is a calm, loving dog who is used to running around and playing with a lot of different dogs without a problem. How in the world do I bring her in the house without a lot of chaos with our other two, especially Penny? We are supposed to pick her up at 1:30 today. Any quick suggestions from my fellow animal lovers out there? Your help will be greatly appreciated, I promise! Thank you in advance.
--Nervous momma

2007-09-01 03:33:02 · 6 answers · asked by mom of boys 1 in Dogs

One kitten only comes to me the rest run away when I try to approach them. Is that normal?

2007-09-01 03:30:59 · 6 answers · asked by gero g 2 in Cats

I have hip problem and also a 73 year old grandmother who lives with me. We have 3 dogs that really love us and we love them, but they are always under our feet when we try to walk from one room to another. I am afraid I will step on one of them and hurt'em or one of us trip and fall. I have tried using a sharp voice and telling them to "move it!" and lightly booting them in the butt( not kicking ). I am out of Ideas. I put a this same question on last night and got a couple good ideas but would like as much input or as many various ideas as I can get (better chance of finding something that works)

The dog are of various ages and I just started training them about 3 months ago. They are very smart( I wish I had trained them earlier!) They know sit, down, crawl, stay, up(on 2 legs ), dance(going in circles on two legs ), and speak. We are working on playing dead at the moment. They are so smart it is amazing how quick they catch on!

2007-09-01 03:29:24 · 6 answers · asked by Kat 3 in Dogs

Okay, I need some serious help. My dogs hair is always
a. matted
or
b. knotted.

We brush her everyday. She has long , fluffy hair. She just got her ears shaved off because they were matted. What should I do? Help!!
What I don't need is someone telling me I don't take care of her, because I do, and I know that!

I just brushed her for half an hour trying to get the knots out and it didn't help. I got about half of them out.
I don't need any thing rude, maybe just some brushing tips and stuff.
Thanks!

2007-09-01 03:28:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs