Pets - 4 September 2007

I have just aquired custody of a two year old cow. He's possibly the most precious thing i've ever seen in my lifetime, but I have no idea how to take care of a cow. I own a horse, and for now I can always take care of it the way I would my horse (as far as grooming) but any extra tips about care would be fabulous.

2007-09-04 11:03:04 · 5 answers · asked by purple.mandarin 2 in Other - Pets

Fourteen month old parsons jack russel

2007-09-04 10:49:21 · 10 answers · asked by stewart t 1 in Dogs

I mean, come on! Dogfighting is WRONG - just because it is 'part of his culture' doesn't make it any more ok than racism, sexism, etc. In fact, it is way worse - Abusing animals isn't like words that hurt, it is physical pain perpetuated against a living thing we, as humans, have domesticated to the point that WE should be a caretaker, provider and nuturer to them - & have no right to torture and abuse them. What do you think she was thinking? I am so disapointed in her now.

2007-09-04 10:48:18 · 24 answers · asked by mustanglynnie 5 in Dogs

i have two mixed lab puppies (5 1/1 mos.) they are also inbred which could be a variable in my problem. u see i have an apartment and i keep the dog in the kitchen when we arent home with a baby gate. well they can climb over that thing no problem and when they do they tear up my house to crap! anything adn everything they can get into they do. so yes, i have a crate, but i feel bad bc when i put them in their they start barking and yelpin up a storm and u know i have neightbors on both sides of me and below me and theres NOWAY they CANT hear these dogs. they bark n bark until they bark themselves out i suppose. i want to be able to let them go wherever they want in the house without being so overhyper. they can just walk around and look at stuff and lay down somewhere. they have to run and chase each other around knockin crap off. its getitn to wear it'd be better getting rid of them, itd be less stress but i love them :) and i wanna try n get them well trained so i can keep them.

2007-09-04 10:41:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Since my husband leaves very early (or very late, depending on how you look at it, lol!) for work, I wanted to get a Pitt Bull puppy to prowl the house while we're asleep at night.

What I ended up getting is a pitt bull 'pup' that is about 5-6 months old. I think he's almost as big as he'll get, which is around my knees.

Here is what he looks like: http://www.gointothedogs.com/POM%20OCT%202004%20RAVEN2.JPG

The "problem" (if there is one) is that the dog is very nice & has a "bubbly Personality" so I am worried about him being the "guard dog" that we need.

I have two Q's:
1) Will he grow to become protective of us and not let anyone in?
2) How can I encourage him to become "protective" of this house & his new people (or is that something that even CAN be taught...maybe he just is or is NOT...?)

Can someone help that knows dogs?

Thanks,
Bea

2007-09-04 10:36:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

A friend of mine heard that on the news..if this is true, that mother f ucker should hang!! What a psycho path!

2007-09-04 10:26:29 · 17 answers · asked by ♥CUTIE♥ 4 in Dogs

I'm trying to come up with a hypothesis to test on goldfish (since they're cheap) for my college biology lab project. Has anyone ever heard of a goldfish changing its color due to the water it lives in being dyed, or it's food pellets being dyed with food coloring. I am not trying to kill the fish. If anyone can suggest a better experiment using goldfish - that would be great too.

2007-09-04 10:25:12 · 15 answers · asked by bubukittypoo 2 in Fish

i want to know everything you know . what the eat , when should she get fixed , how long they live , ect ect .
thank you !!

2007-09-04 10:24:54 · 6 answers · asked by ms.thingg 2 in Cats

spelling of "fitz" maybe wrong

2007-09-04 10:23:16 · 6 answers · asked by kara 2 in Dogs

she has always been healthy frisky cat .indoors and out but not at night.sunday she stayed out all night monday she slept alot seemed ok.we had some errands to do when we got back she was hiding under the bed .came out to say good night but has been there most of the day today.we dont find cuts,bumps.not throwing up or anything like that just acting weird not herself at all.

2007-09-04 10:19:46 · 7 answers · asked by ravenswing57 1 in Cats

I was wondering if anyone had any experience with a bigger male breeding with a smaller female? I want to know the outcome of it. Like did she deliver vaginally with no problems or was a c-section performed. I am talking like a 3 pound difference in weight.

2007-09-04 10:17:20 · 10 answers · asked by jlo19832002 1 in Dogs

2007-09-04 10:09:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

when we got her untangled she drank alot of water then came in the house and threw it all up. her skin is really tight and lumpy. what do i do to get her rehydrated?? will she be ok?

2007-09-04 10:08:40 · 13 answers · asked by SunShine1 2 in Dogs

My friend has owned a dachshund and yorkie for about a year now. At first, they would just fight and play together, but for the past month I have noticed the dogs dry humping each other, with the dog being humped ignoring the act, and I also have seen one of the dogs lick the other dog's penis on a constant basis. My friend is confused and so am I. Why is this happening?

2007-09-04 10:02:35 · 13 answers · asked by diamondlovebaby 2 in Dogs

2007-09-04 09:56:29 · 12 answers · asked by Laura 4 in Dogs

2007-09-04 09:49:13 · 11 answers · asked by JoJo 1 in Cats

ok i have this 3 year old female gry striped cat
named lynx
and she has been having a cough and kinda a choke for a couple days. its like shes trying to hack something up but she cant. i thought she has been hving a hairball from licking her self so much so every da now i brush her loose hair off and she still have a gag. please help. is there somthing i can give her like butter to stop it? thank you.

2007-09-04 09:39:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Do cats or kittens respond or is angered, calmed, or has a reaction to music?

2007-09-04 09:30:41 · 15 answers · asked by seanlikeschickens 1 in Cats

2007-09-04 08:50:16 · 10 answers · asked by Megan N 1 in Cats

2007-09-04 08:41:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

My cat is about 15 yrs old and has come back form being in kennels a week ago and has been coughing quite badly ever since. She sounds quit congested and seems to cough more when she moves fast or run. Its a kind of violent rasping/hacking sound. Does anyone have any ideas what i can do for her or what this might be. I have thought it mite be some kind of kennel cough but its her congestion thats worrying me a bit.
Any advice would b greatly appreciated.
Thanks

2007-09-04 08:29:27 · 9 answers · asked by tigertiger987 1 in Cats

I found a snake that is simular to a Garter snake without the stripe down the back. It is young so kind of hard to ID, about 8 inches and thin. Any idea??

2007-09-04 08:18:58 · 7 answers · asked by John K 1 in Reptiles

I have recently bought a betta, which was very colourful (blue and red) for the first few week, now it has gone a dull colour, showing dull horizontal lines across its body. Its no longer splaying out its fins and hides in small spaces or near the bottom - however it does seem to be eating. What is the problem with it? is it ill? Thanks

2007-09-04 08:02:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Someone told me that Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys were better for your cat because it offers better nutritional value.

It's more expensive, but I will buy it for my cat if it really is better for him...

Can anyone shed any light on this?

2007-09-04 07:55:39 · 7 answers · asked by Tina 4 in Cats

My 12 year old male Jack Russell Terrier has only recently started to eat plastic bags and I wondering does anyone know why this would be? His normal diet has not been changed and he receives regular exercise and is very rarely left on his own. Any thoughts folks?

2007-09-04 07:54:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Any information as to what the breed is like as a pet would be great, some of the main things i'm keen to find out tho are, do they molt much? What are there energy levels like, do they want to play all the time, or are they more laid back? Do they mind being left alone during the day, or is that a no no? How much do they eat? Are they quik to start barking for no apparent reason? How much exercise do they need? And finally whats the best/worst thing about owning a Rhodesian Ridgeback. Obviously i dont expect you to answer all my question, but it would be great if you could touch on a few for me, thanks!

2007-09-04 07:43:49 · 7 answers · asked by J F 1 in Dogs

Two weeks ago we bought a red wag platy from a pet store which was apparently pregnant since there are now little yellow babies in with her(no, we did not know of her condition upon purchase) Our tank has not yet fully cycled so I'm a bit concerned about that. I bought first bites to feed them which I dissolve in aquarium water first to sink it since they are still too tiny to go to the top. When I pour it in it disperses all over the tank(29 gal with just mom and unknown # of babies) How will this affect ammonia levels? How often should I do it? Are the babies eating it? I can't tell since they are all hiding in the pirate ship. I got a breeder box and put 2 babies in it(all I could catch). I accidentally left the lid off and the next morning mom was in the box with her babies still alive! She did not eat them! She had been staying near the box when I put them in, but I thought she wanted to eat them. Wow!! So, I let them go back out in the tank. But how to feed them?

2007-09-04 07:18:01 · 3 answers · asked by Melissa Q 1 in Fish

2007-09-04 06:59:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

it out......for example if i have to spell out the word ride, or who's here, or grandpa, or grandma, they go nuts! too funny!

2007-09-04 06:46:58 · 69 answers · asked by Bullmastiff_Boxer_lover 6 in Dogs

After taking the girls to school this morning, I came home and found our dog dead in our house. This is a very sad situation. We adopted Dottie (our dog) 5 years ago when she was 4-5 years old. She died of an autoimmune disease. We have already taken her body to the vet to have her cremated. How do I break this devastating news to my children who are only 12 and 8 years old. She's our very first dog that passed away.

2007-09-04 06:43:03 · 12 answers · asked by ods 2 in Dogs